Barriers to the Use of ICT in the Teaching Health Education among Teachers in Ilorin-South Local Government, Kwara State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the barriers to using ICT in the teaching of Health 
Education in Secondary Schools in Ilorin South Local Government Area, 
Kwara State. The objective of the study was to examine (i) accessibility 
to internet network services (ii) ICT training, and (iii) allotted time as 
barriers to the use of ICT in teaching Health Education. A descriptive 
research design of survey type was used. A total of two hundred and 
forty-four (244) teachers were used for the study. A researcher 
structured, validated and pilot tested questionnaire was used for data 
collection. Findings revealed that; majority, (87.7%) of the respondents 
do not have stable internet service at their work place. Eighty-four 
(84.01%) of the respondents had the knowledge and needed ICT skills 
in the teaching of Health Education, while 79.51% of the respondents 
disagreed that there is no adequate time allotted to Health Education 
on the school timetable. It was concluded that ICT facilities are not 
adequate in most of the schools in the study area and teachers have to 
use their meagre salary to purchase data needed for internet activities. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education should carry out 
continuous training in the form of workshops and seminar to assist 
teachers in gaining more knowledge and competencies on the use of 
ICT.