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Content Structure of ICT and Its Impact on Curriculum Development in Secondary School in Delta State

The abstract contains the research problem, the objectives, methodology, results, and recommendations
Chapter one of this thesis or project materials contains the background to the study, the research problem, the research questions, research objectives, research hypotheses, significance of the study, the scope of the study, organization of the study, and the operational definition of terms.
Chapter two contains relevant literature on the issue under investigation. The chapter is divided into five parts which are the conceptual review, theoretical review, empirical review, conceptual framework, and gaps in research
Chapter three contains the research design, study area, population, sample size and sampling technique, validity, reliability, source of data, operationalization of variables, research models, and data analysis method
Chapter four contains the data analysis and the discussion of the findings
Chapter five contains the summary of findings, conclusions, recommendations, contributions to knowledge, and recommendations for further studies.
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Chapter One of ICT and Its Impact on Curriculum Development in Secondary School in Delta State

INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The application of ICT in various aspect of life has impacted significantly on the standard of work and lives of the people since its advent and subsequent spread. In the field of education the need to apply ICT cannot be overemphasized. Evidence from previous studies has shown that some countries, where information and communication technology (ICT) has been applied it has exacted a significant impact on the development of educational curriculum. The current wave of ICT development and applications requires its implementation in the Education sector. This is to augment their knowledge skills as well as to improve their learning skills. ICT, or information and communications technology (or technologies), is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing. ICT refers to all devices, networking components, applications and systems that combined and allow people and organizations to interact in the digital world. A curriculum provides the list of courses or modules offered in a programme, content, purpose, method, duration, trainers and location or situation of a programme or course which are essential for a successful dispensation of manpower training and education (Ocholla, 2003). The study seek to appraise ICT and its impact on curriculum development in secondary school in delta state.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The implementation of ICT Modules such as applying it for curriculum development entails a lot and its face with many factors such as the continuing demand for resources to upgrade existing facilities, increasing cost and limited ICT infrastructure, lack of information, illiteracy of teachers and teacher trainers-technophobia, poor or non-existent internet connectivity, inadequate learning resources including related educational tools, course curriculum, lack luster attitude of teacher-trainees and teacher-trainers, software license and high costs of maintenance and technical support as well as poor power supply. Slow access to basic ICT equipments and inadequacies in the use of audiovisual materials and equipment including films, slides, transparencies, projectors, globes, charts, maps, bulletin boards, plus programmed materials, information retrieval systems and instructional television in teacher education programmes are barriers to the effective and professional curriculum development in Nigeria (Ololube, 2006). The problem confronting the study is to appraise ICT and its impact on curriculum development in secondary school in delta state.

OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The Main Objective of the study is to investigate appraise ICT and its impact on curriculum development in secondary school in delta state; The specific objectives include

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1 What is the relevance of appraise ICT?

2 What is the nature of curriculum development in secondary school?

3 What is ICT and its impact on curriculum development in secondary school in delta state?

STATEMENT OF THE HYPOTHESES

The statement of the hypothesis for the study is stated in Null as follows

HO The curriculum development in secondary school in delta state is not effective.

Ho The impact of ICT on curriculum development in secondary school in delta state is low.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study shall proffer a critical evaluation ICT and its impact on curriculum development in secondary school in delta. The essence is to determine challenges and proffer measures of solutions.

LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The study was confronted with logistics and geographical factors.

DEFINITION OF TERMS

ICT DEFINED

ICT refers to all devices, networking components, applications and systems that combined and allow people and organizations to interact in the digital world

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DEFINED

A curriculum provides the list of courses or modules offered in a programme, content, purpose, method, duration, trainers and location or situation of a programme or course which are essential for a successful dispensation of manpower training and education (Ocholla, 2003).

COMPUTER ETHIC DEFINED

Deborah Johnson [1985] defined the computer ethics as the study of the moral challenges and dilemmas confronted in the use of computers.

[Moor, 1985] considered computer ethics as a study concerned with “policy vacuums” and “conceptual muddles” with the regard to the manner information technology is applied. The issue has to do with the absence of policy to address the challenges of the wrong use of computers with respect to the existing moral values and also identifying the new policies which addresses the new options facing the use of computers.

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