Abstract:
The study was carried out to find the challenges that face teachers in teaching
information communication technology in basic schools in Komenda Edina
Eguafo Abrem (KEEA) Municipality in the Central Region.
A descriptive design was used to determine and report the findings of the
study. The study covered six out of twelve public schools in Elmina circuit in
KEEA Municipality. In all, 58 teachers were involved in the study.
Questionnaires were the main instrument used in the collection of data for the
study. Data collected was analyzed using frequencies and percentages.
The result of the study shows that the schools do not have adequate ICT tools
and equipment necessary for practical lessons. It is also an evident from the
study that, most teachers do not have adequate skills to integrate ICT in their
teaching and learning processes. It also indicated that most teachers do not
have good attitudes towards the use of ICT in the teaching and learning
processes and this may be because most teachers do not have requisite skills in
handling IT tools and equipment. Moreover, the study shows that majority of
the teachers have positive perception in relation to the use of ICT in the
classroom.
There is the need for the release of funds for purchasing and repairing ICT
tools and equipment in basic schools. ICT laboratories should be built for our
basic schools to accommodate enough students at time looking at their
population size for effective and efficient teaching and learning environment.
Finally, periodic conferences, workshops or seminars on ICT in education
should be organized for the basic school teachers.
