FACTORS INHIBITING EFFECTIVE USE OF E-LEARNING IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS IN OYO STATE PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL’S

Abstract

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to improve teaching and learning of mathematics may be connected with the social educational needs. Previous researches on ICT pointed out hindrances to the use of ICT in secondary schools and universities. However, most of these studies have left out factors hindering the use of ICT to improve teaching and learning of mathematics in primary schools which is the foundation on which other level of education are building on. Therefore, this study investigated factors inhibiting effective use of e-learning in public primary schools in Oyo State. Two research questions were posed. The research adopted a descriptive survey method. The population were all primary school teachers in Oyo state. Simple random sampling was used to drawn 15 Local Government Areas, 10 schools and 5 teachers from each school. Total respondents were 750 teachers. A semi-structured interview was chosen as it is the most appropriate strategy to elicit a response. The interviews were transcribed and analysed through thematic content analysis. A list of categories was generated from the data to form the frame for analysis. Simple percentages were used to answer the research questions. Findings showed that e-learning facilities are not available in some schools, most teacher teaching mathematics in primary schools have shallow knowledge of e-learning and majority of teachers teaching mathematics are not mathematics expert among others. It was recommended that the Government should provide adequate facilities, organize workshops on e-learning and recruit qualified mathematics teachers