Open AccessIntegration of ICTs into the teaching and learning of Secondary School Geography: The Seychelles Experience
Author(s) -
Suzanne Marle Constance,
Charles Musarurwa
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of geography education in africa
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2788-9114
DOI - 10.46622/jogea.v1i.2535
Subject(s) - icts , focus group , curriculum , information and communications technology , christian ministry , perception , qualitative research , pedagogy , technology integration , teaching method , sociology , mathematics education , political science , social science , psychology , neuroscience , anthropology , law
This study aimed to establish the extent to which Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been integrated into the teaching and learning of Geography in Seychelles Secondary Schools. The focus was on key issues such as policy provisions for the integration of ICTs into the Seychelles curriculum; teachers’ and students’ perceptions about the use of ICTs in teaching and learning of Geography; the types of ICTs used; and challenges faced in the integration of ICTs. Possible solutions are also explored. The researchers opted for a qualitative methodological approach to generate rich and in-depth data. The aim was to learn and understand from the case rather than to prove and establish cause and effect. Thus, various methodologies such as document analysis, focus group discussions and interviews were employed. Geography teachers and students were the main participants in the study, although other participants such as Ministry of Education officials were also interviewed. It is anticipated that the research findings and recommendations will benefit policymakers and practitioners in the Seychelles education system.