EFFECTS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ECONOMICS PERFORMANCE IN KADUNA STATE

• <p>&nbsp;         <b>TABLE OF CONTENTS&nbsp;</b></p><p>Preliminary Pages&nbsp;</p><p>Declaration - i&nbsp;</p><p>Certification - ii&nbsp;</p><p>Acknowledgements - - - - - - - - iii&nbsp;</p><p>Abstract - v&nbsp;</p><p>List of Tables - -x&nbsp;</p><p>List of Appendices - -xii&nbsp;</p><p>List of Abbreviations - xiii&nbsp;</p><p>Operational Definition of Terms - - - - - - xiv&nbsp;</p><p>

Chapter ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1Background to the Study - - - - -&nbsp; 1&nbsp;</p><p>
• 1.2Statement of the Problem - 6&nbsp;</p><p>
• 1.3Objectives of the Study - -8&nbsp;</p><p>
• 1.4Research Questions -9&nbsp;</p><p>
• 1.5Hypotheses -10&nbsp;</p><p>
• 1.6Basic Assumptions -11&nbsp;</p><p>
• 1.7Significance of the Study - 11&nbsp;</p><p>
• 1.8Scope of the Study - - 14</p><p>&nbsp;<b>

Chapter TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1Introduction - - - - - - - 15&nbsp;</b></p><p>
• 2.2Theoretical Framework - -16&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 2.1The Sensory Stimulation Theory - 16&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 2.2The TPACK Theory -17&nbsp;</p><p>2.2.
• 2.1The TPACK Theory Diagram-17</p><p>
• 2.3The Concept of ICT - - - - - - 21&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.4ICT in Education - 24&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 4.1Integrating ICT into the Education System - 25&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 4.2Objectives of ICT in Education -27&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.5The Approaches of Integrating ICT into Education System- 28&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 5.1Stages of Teaching and Learning Using ICT Tools-30&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.6Classification of Various ICT Applications in Education - 31&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 6.1Concept and Techniques of CAI - 31&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 6.2Characteristics of CAI - - - - - 36&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 6.3Uses of CAI - 38&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 6.4Preparation of CAI -40&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 6.5Steps of Developing a CAI Package for a Lesson - - - - 40&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.7Types of CAI Aids Used in Teaching and Learning - 41&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 7.1Other Computer Devices used in Teaching and Learning - -42&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 7.2Guidelines for Selecting CAI Materials-44&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 7.3Guidelines and Requirements for the Utilization of CAI - - 46&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 7.4Problems Associated with the Use of CAI Aids - - - 48&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.8Conventional mode of Teaching Supported with CAI - 52&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 8.1Comparison between the Conventional mode of Teaching and CAI- - - - - - - - - 53&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 8.2The Role of CAI usage by Teachers in Classroom Instruction - - 54&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 8.3Advantages and Disadvantages of Using CAI Aids in Classroom Teaching and Learning Process - - - - - 55&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 8.4Evaluation of CAI used in the Classroom- - 59&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.9The Role of Secondary School Teachers in the Use of CAI- in Classroom Instruction - - - - - - 60</p><p>&nbsp;
• 2.10The Need for CAI Aids in Enhancing Quality Education - 63&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 10.1Ways in Which CAI Can Improve Teaching and Learning of Economics in Schools - - - - - - 64</p><p>&nbsp;
• 2.11Impact of ICT on Students‟ Academic Performance - - - 67&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 11.1Students Characteristics -70&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 11.2Teachers Effectiveness in Using CAI - 71&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 11.3Impact of CAI on Gender - 73&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 11.4Impact of CAI on Skill Acquisition - - 74&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 11.5Impact of CAI on School Location - 75&nbsp;</p><p>2.
• 11.6Impact of CAI on Independent Learning - -76&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.12Definition of Biology&nbsp; - - 77&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.13Objectives and Benefits of Biology as a Subject in Secondary School-78&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.14Challenges of Teachers and Students in Teaching and Learning&nbsp; Biology in Secondary Schools - - - - - 81&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.15Empirical Studies - - - - - - - 84&nbsp;</p><p>
• 2.16Summary - - - - - - - - 92&nbsp;</p><p><b>

Chapter THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 3.1Introduction - - - - - - 94&nbsp;</b></p><p>
• 3.2Research Design - - - - - - 94&nbsp;</p><p>
• 3.3Population - - - - - - - 94&nbsp;</p><p>
• 3.4Sample and Sampling Technique - - - - - 96&nbsp;</p><p>
• 3.5Instrumentation - - - - - - - 98</p><p>&nbsp;3.
• 5.1Validity of the Instrument - - - - - - 98&nbsp;</p><p>3.
• 5.2Pilot Study - - - - - - - 98&nbsp;</p><p>3.
• 5.3Reliability of the Instrument - - - - - - 99&nbsp;</p><p>
• 3.6Administration of the Instrument - - - - - 99&nbsp;</p><p>
• 3.7Method of Scoring- 100&nbsp;</p><p>
• 3.8Methods of Data Analysis- 100&nbsp;</p><p><b>

Chapter FOUR

DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

• RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
• 4.1Introduction - - - - - - 101</b></p><p>&nbsp;
• 4.2Answers to Research Questions - - - - - 101&nbsp;</p><p>
• 4.3Hypotheses Testing - - - - - - - 108</p><p>
• 4.4Summary of Major Findings - - - - - - 115&nbsp;</p><p>
• 4.5Discussions of the Findings - - - - - - 116&nbsp;</p><p><b>

Chapter FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• 5.1Introduction - - - - - - - 122&nbsp;</b></p><p>
• 5.2Summary - - - - - - - - 122&nbsp;</p><p>
• 5.3Conclusions - - - - - - - - 125&nbsp;</p><p>
• 5.4Recommendations - - - - - - - 127&nbsp;</p><p>
• 5.5Suggestions for Further Studies - - - - - 128&nbsp;</p><p>References - - - - - - - - - 130&nbsp;</p>