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The University of Dodoma University of Dodoma Institutional Repository http://repository.udom.ac.tz Education Master Dissertations 2017 þÿTeachers perceptions on the use of information and communication technology as teaching and learning tool in public secondary schools in Tanzania: a case of Butiama district in Mara region Kenyatta, Francisco The University of Dodoma þÿKenyatta, F. (2017). Teachers perceptions on the use of information and communication technology as teaching and learning tool in public secondary schools in Tanzania: a case of Butiama district in Mara region. Dodoma: The University of Dodoma http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12661/417 Downloaded from UDOM Institutional Repository at The University of Dodoma, an open access institutional repository. TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AS TEACHING AND LEARNING TOOL IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TANZANIA: A CASE OF BUTIAMA DISTRICT IN MARA REGION FRANCISCO KENYATTA MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION THE UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA OCTOBER, 2017 TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ON THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGY AS TEACHING AND LEARNING TOOL IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TANZANIA: A CASE OF BUTIAMA DISTRICT IN MARA REGION By Francisco Kenyatta A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Arts in Education of the University of Dodoma The University of Dodoma October, 2017 CERTIFICATION The undersigned certifies that he has read and hereby recommends for acceptance by the University of Dodoma a dissertation entitled “Teachers’ Perceptions on the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as a Tool for Teaching and Learning in Public Secondary Schools in Tanzania, A Case of Butiama District: Mara region,”in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Arts in Education of the University of Dodoma. ………………………………………… Dr. Juhudi Cosmas. (SUPERVISOR) Date …………………………………. i DECLARATION AND COPYRIGHT I, Francisco Kenyatta, declare that this dissertation is my own work, and that it has not been presented and will not be presented to any other University for a similar or any other degree award. Signature……………………………………… No part of this dissertation may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without prior written permission of the author or the University of Dodoma. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This dissertation has been successful due to many efforts from different persons. Although it is not easy to mention them all, I wish to express my sincere appreciations to a few. First, and foremost, I wish to thank the Almighty God for his sustenance and protection to enable me complete this dissertation report. I deeply owe special thanks to my supervisor, Dr. J. Cosmas, for his tireless support, devotion of his time and enthusiasm to read my work without any delay. Again, I wish to thank the research respondents in Butiama District who were teachers of Kukirango, Chief Ihunyo, Kemoramba and Mkono secondary schools. Their cooperation and consent to participate in this study enabled this report to be successful. I also wish to extend my sincere gratitude to course instructors in Master of Arts with Education (MAED) programme, namely; Dr. Lawrence Andrew Binde, Dr. Plasidius Ndibalema, Dr. Joyce Nemes, Dr. Francis William, Dr. Prosper Gabriel, Dr. Rose Ephraim Matete, Dr. January Basela, Dr. Enerdy Mlaki, Dr. Abdallah Seni, Dr. Tandika Pambas, Dr. Narayan Prasad Behera and Dr. Baraka Kondo for their commitment support and hot discussions in the classroom that stimulated my academic endeavors. Many thanks are also due to my fellow students in M.A (Education) programme of 2015/2017, particularly my group members; Mr. Yahya Abdallah Juma, Kunda Humphrey Kweka, Ponsian Pelician, Andonesia Gitambo, Charles Manyama, Claudio Kikonde Godrick and Michael Yusuf Mwaselela for the cooperation they gave me during the course. I would like also to express my gratitude to Mr. Joseph N. Musuguri, Mr. Vincent Shija Ilole, Mr. Charles Iraramo Chiganye, Mr. Bernard iii Rukonge John, Mr. Mugendi Mugendo and Mr. William Magory Martine for both material and financial sustenance. Finally, I thank my wife, Lawrencia, and my children Elizabeth, Magdalena, Bellarina, and Emmanuel who stood by my side during the entire course. However, despite the acknowledgment of the above mentioned contributions from different individuals in the production of this work, I remain solely responsible for the errors and mistakes which might be found in this report. iv DEDICATION I dedicate this study to my lovely wife, Lawrencia, my daughters; Elizabeth, Magdalena, Bellarina and my son Emmanuel, for their patience, love and encouragement during my entire course of Master degree programme. May the Almighty God bless them all for their endless love and support to me. v ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate teachers‘ perceptions on using Information and communication technology as a tool for teaching and learning in public secondary schools at Butiama District in Mara Region. Specifically, the study explored the availability of ICT tools, teachers‘ skills on the use of ICT and perceptions on the use of ICT as teaching tool in public secondary schools. The study employed descriptive design, while mixed research approach was used. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. About 68 respondents were involved in questionnaire information whereas 4 responded to interview tips thus, making a total of 72 respondents. The study was grounded by the theory of Innovation Diffusion (IDT) by Everrett M. Rogers developed in 1962, and the study also was guided by two models which are the Technological Acceptance Model (TAM) and the IT Implementation Process Model theories. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 16 and summarized using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages and presented in tables, charts and graphs while qualitative data were presented in narratives. The findings of the study indicated that there were different ICT tools in schools which were scarce, and schools are connected to the national grid though they have unreliable electricity. Moreover, the uses of ICT were pointed out by respondents and were identified in levels of agreement. The study also identified that teachers had different perceptions on the use of ICT in teaching and learning in public secondary schools. The study recommends that the use of ICT as a tool for teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Butiama District should be improved by solving the challenges related to availability, adequacy and use of ICT amenities in particular schools. vi TABLE OF CONTENTS CERTIFICATION ....................................................................................................... i DECLARATIONANDCOPYRIGHT ......................................................................... ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ....................................................................................... iii DEDICATION ............................................................................................................ v ABSTRACT ............................................................................................................... vi TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................... vii LIST OF TABLES ...................................................................................................... x LIST OF FIGURES ................................................................................................... xi LIST OF APPENDICES ........................................................................................... xii CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 1 1.0 Background to the Study ....................................................................................... 1 1.1 Statement of the Problem ...................................................................................... 7 1.2 The Purpose of the Study ...................................................................................... 8 1.3 Specific Objectives................................................................................................ 8 1.4 Research Questions ............................................................................................... 9 1.5 Significance of the Study ...................................................................................... 9 1.6 Delimitation of the Study .................................................................................... 10 1.7 Limitations of the Study ...................................................................................... 10 1.8 Definition of Terms ............................................................................................. 11 1.9 Chapter Summary................................................................................................ 12 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW ...................................................... 13 2.0 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 13 2.1 Theoretical Framework ....................................................................................... 13 2.1.1 Elements in the Innovations Diffusion Theory ................................................ 14 2.1.2 Innovations ......................................................................................................