ABSTRACT
The main objective of this study was to investigate the influence of teacher
characteristics on ICT integration in teaching in ICT Champion schools in Machakos
Sub-county. The study was guided by the following objectives: to establish the
influence of teacher’s demographic factors, teacher attitude teacher’s subject
specialization, teacher’s level of training and teacher’s teaching experience on ICT
integration on teaching in ICT champion schools in Machakos Sub –County. The
study used mixed methods research design. A sample of 163teachers and 9
principals was selected. Teacher respondents were selected using Yamene (2000)
formula whereby a population of 271 yielded a sample of 163 respondents. The
principals were chosen purposively from the nine schools owing to the crucial role
they play in implementation of ICT integration. The study used primary data that
was collected using self-administered structured questionnaires and interview guide
to teachers and principals respectively. Content validity of the instrument was
ascertained through a pilot study. Reliability was ascertained by a test retest method.
Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with aid of
the SPSS software. The influence of teacher characteristics on integration of ICT in
teaching in public secondary schools was tested using Pearson’s chi-square test at
five percent (0.05) level of significance. The study found that there was a
statistically significant relationship between demographic factors, attitude and
training in ICT programme especially power point presentation with integration of
ICT in teaching because the p-value for chi-square test was a figure below 0.05.The
null hypothesis for those objectives was rejected while on the other hand there was
no significant relationship between teaching subjects and teaching experience
because the p –value was a figure above 0.05 hence the null hypothesis for those
objectives was accepted.The study recommended that the government should
introduce compulsory computer training for teachers to equip them with ICT
competencies and also sensitize the few with negative to deflect that negative
attitude and embrace it.
Nguli, F (2021). Influence Of Teacher Characteristics On Integration Of Information Communication And Technology In Teaching In Ict Champion Schools In Machakos Sub- County.. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-teacher-characteristics-on-integration-of-information-communication-and-technology-in-teaching-in-ict-champion-schools-in-machakos-sub-county-1
Nguli, Florence "Influence Of Teacher Characteristics On Integration Of Information Communication And Technology In Teaching In Ict Champion Schools In Machakos Sub- County." Afribary. Afribary, 08 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-teacher-characteristics-on-integration-of-information-communication-and-technology-in-teaching-in-ict-champion-schools-in-machakos-sub-county-1. Accessed 08 Sep. 2024.
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Nguli, Florence . "Influence Of Teacher Characteristics On Integration Of Information Communication And Technology In Teaching In Ict Champion Schools In Machakos Sub- County." Afribary (2021). Accessed September 08, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/influence-of-teacher-characteristics-on-integration-of-information-communication-and-technology-in-teaching-in-ict-champion-schools-in-machakos-sub-county-1