Integration Of ICT In Teaching And Learning Process In Primary Schools: A Case Study Of Urban District Zanzibar.

ABSTRACT

This study assessed the integration of ICT in teaching and learning process in primary schools in Urban District of Zanzibar. The major objective was to assess the effective integration of ICT equipment in teaching and learning process in primary schools and find out the challenges facing primary school teachers and learners in integrating ICT equipment in teaching and learning. The study employed a qualitative approach with some aspect of quantitative approach. In this study, a total of 109 respondents were involved. This number of respondents included one (1) District Educational Officer, six (6) heads of schools, seventy two (72) teachers and thirty (30) students. All these respondents were obtained from six sampled primary schools. The sample of teachers and students were obtained through simple random technique, while head teachers and the District educational officer were obtained through purposive sampling technique. The data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, observation and focus group discussions. The data obtained were analyzed through content analysis and by calculating frequencies and percentages using SPSS version 16. The findings revealed that ICT resources in the Urban District Zanzibar primary schools were not adequately available; teachers and learners did not have proper access of the little available resources in integrating ICT in teaching and learning process. The study recommends quick and intensive training of primary school teachers on ICT skills, and the Government through the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training Zanzibar, together with educational stakeholders to ensure proper acquisition of ICT equipment in all primary schools