Focusing on the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology for Improving Children’s Potentials in Science: Challenges for Sustainable Development in Nigeria
After the internet explosion in the 90’s, technology
was immediately integrated into the school system. Technology
which symbolizes advancement in human knowledge was seen as a
setback by many educators. Efforts have been made to help stem this
erroneous believes and help educators realize the benefits of
technology and ways of implementing it in the classrooms especially
in the sciences. This advancement created a constantly expanding gap
between the pupil’s perception on the use of technology within the
learning atmosphere and the teacher’s perception and limitations
hence, the focus of this paper is on the need to refocus on the use of
Science and Technology in enhancing children’s potentials in
learning at school especially in Science for sustainable development
in Nigeria. The paper recommended measures for facilitating the
sustenance of science and technology in Nigerian schools so as to
enhance the potentials of our children in Science and Technology for
a better tomorrow.
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[1] Adebayo, S. A. (2000) The effects of teacher’s perception of physics
classroom learning Environment on their Academic Achievement in
Senior secondary physics.
[2] Akudolu, F. (2000).The place of ICT in reading and learning process.
Journal of Empirical Research, 2(1)39-48.
[3] Anowor, O. O. (2010). Imperative of ICT for teachers. In L. O Ocho
(eds) Reforms in education. Nigerian Academy of education. Enugu:
New Generation Ventures.
[4] Biddlecomb, B. D. (1994). Theory-Based Development of Computer
Micro Worlds Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 8 (2); 87-98.
[5] Bruntdland Commission (1987). Report of the world commission on
environment and development “our common future” Bruntdland
commission.
[6] ERIC (2000). The World’s Largest Digital Library of Education
Literature.
[7] Federal Ministry of Education FME (2010) National Policy on
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education.
Lagos: NERDC press.
[8] Federal Republic of Nigeria (2004). National policy on Education.
Lagos: NERDC Pess.
[9] Hohman, C. (1994). Staff Development Practices for Integrating
Technology in early Childhood Education Program in Young children.
In Active Learning in a Technological Age, J.L. Wright and D.D: Shade
(eds) Washington D C. National Association for the Education of Young
children. 104.
[10] Hudson H (2011). The digital Divide. Instructor. 121 (2), 46-50.
[11] Kpangban, E and Onwegbu O.C (1998) Principles and methods of
teaching. Benin-city: Jodia publishing company.p 14-16.
[12] Mbina, J. B. (2010). Issues and Challenges of Science Education and
Development in the 21st Century. Onitsha: West and Solomon Corporate
Ideals Ltd.
[13] Momoh, S. O (2010). The Place of Engineering Design in the 7 Point
Agenda for National Development. A Paper Presented a Workshop
Organized by (NEDDI). Nnewi.
[14] Riel, M. (1994). Educational Change in A Technology-Rich
Environments. Journal of Research on Computing in Education 26 (4),
452-474.
[15] Schery, T. K and O’connor, L.C. (1992). The effectiveness of schoolbased
computer language intervention with severely handicapped
Children. Language, speech and hearing services in schools, 23:43-47.
[16] Stratham, D (2012). Computers in the Classroom. The impact of
Technology on Students Learning. Army Research Institute. [17] Taire, A & Sosan, S.A. (2008). Technical and Vocational Education: key
to Nigerians Development. The Guardian June 1 p 15.
[18] Technology in Education (2011). In Education week Retrieved October
21; 2012 from http//www.edweek.org/ew/Issues/Technology.Education.
[19] Unigwe (2003). Teacher Motivation: An imperative for Sustainable
Universal Basic Education Programme Journal of Science and
Technology Education for Sustainable Universal Basic Education. In
Nigeria 2 (2) 23-28.
[20] Wright, J.L (1994). Listen to Children. Observing Young Children’s
Discoveries with the Micro Computer. In Young Children: Active
Learners in a Technological age, (Eds) J.L Wright and D.D Shadem
Washington, D.C National Association for Education of the Young
Children, 3-17.
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was immediately integrated into the school system. Technology
which symbolizes advancement in human knowledge was seen as a
setback by many educators. Efforts have been made to help stem this
erroneous believes and help educators realize the benefits of
technology and ways of implementing it in the classrooms especially
in the sciences. This advancement created a constantly expanding gap
between the pupil’s perception on the use of technology within the
learning atmosphere and the teacher’s perception and limitations
hence, the focus of this paper is on the need to refocus on the use of
Science and Technology in enhancing children’s potentials in
learning at school especially in Science for sustainable development
in Nigeria. The paper recommended measures for facilitating the
sustenance of science and technology in Nigerian schools so as to
enhance the potentials of our children in Science and Technology for
a better tomorrow.
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