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Research Paper | Education Management | Kenya | Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017

Teacher Competencies in using ICT in Curriculum Instruction in Secondary Schools in Bungoma County, Kenya

Anyonje Florence | Prof. Patrick Kafu

Abstract: This study was set to investigate teacher competencies in using ICT in curriculum instruction in secondary schools in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study was guided by the Adoption and Diffusion Theory and the Technology Acceptance Model. Based on pragmatism paradigm, the study was a survey carried out in Bungoma County. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect data from teachers. A sample of 102 schools was drawn from a population of 342 secondary schools in the county.306 teachers were sampled to participate. Instruments for data collection were questionnaire and interview schedule. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in frequency distributions and percentages. The study found out that some teachers lacked proper competencies to effectively use ICT resources during classroom instruction. Therefore, the researcher recommended that all teachers should be prepared thoroughly and continuously on practical use of ICTs during instruction

Keywords: Teacher Competencies, ICT, Curriculum, Instruction

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 9, September 2017,

Pages: 1903 - 1908