PEDAGOGY AND SKILL ACQUISITION FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY: A CASE STUDY OF SCIENCE TEACHERS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The quality of a nation’s Science and technology development depends largely on the quality of its Science and Technology manpower. To attain global standards in science and technology education, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) must be integrated into the nations Science and Technology Education. This can be done effectively if those who are to train the Science Technology Teachers are themselves role models in the effective use of ICT in science teaching.  The study assessed the Science Teacher Trainers in Kogi State, their literacy level in the use of ICT in teaching and learning. A proportionate sample of 108 Science Teacher Trainers drawn from the four tertiary institutions in the State were assessed using an ICT Literacy Assessment Scale (ILAS). Two research questions guided the study. The data gathered from the assessment scale were described using mean scores and standard deviation. The findings of the study were that:  Science Teacher trainers were moderately able to perform ICT tasks that support instruction but low in their ability to perform tasks required to Integrate ICT into Instruction. The study concluded that the Science Teacher Trainers in the state were not sufficiently literate in ICT usage in teaching and learning to model same to their students. Based on the findings, recommendations were made among which is the establishment of Educational/Instructional Technology Centers in the University and Colleges of Education in the state for pre-service in-service training on ICT usage