THE PERCEPTION OF ICT ON THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF KINEMATICS GRAPHS: A CASE STUDY

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to investigate the perception of ICT on the teaching and learning of Kinematics graphs among SHS 2 science students of Saint Roses Senior High school, Akwatia-Eastern Region. A descriptive survey design using quantitative approach was employed in this study. Purposive and simple random sampling procedures were used on fifty-four (54) participants. Structured questionnaire was the instrument used to collect data in this study. Descriptive statistics tools (frequency and per cent) were used to analyze the data gathered and the findings were that; Physics teachers at St. Roses SHS used more of the lecture method of teaching as compared to the inquiry method. Also, the use of ICT in teaching Kinematics graphs at St. Roses SHS, Akwatia enabled Physics students to have a better understanding of the topic. It was concluded that teaching and learning of Kinematics graphs by Physics teachers at St. Roses Senior High School was based mostly on the chalk-andtalk method of teaching. Again, the use of ICT in teaching Kinematics graphs enabled students to have a better understanding of the topic. It was recommended that inservice training should be organized for Physics teachers at St. Roses Senior High School for them to realize the need to use ICT more in the teaching and learning process. Likewise, the school management should ensure that the ICT laboratory is well equipped in order to encourage Physics teachers to use it more in teaching and learning.