EFFECTS OF ICT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN JALINGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, TARABA STATE.

Abstract

This study  examined the effects of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the teaching and learning of Social Studies in secondary schools within Jalingo Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria. Guided by the Constructivist and Behaviourist Learning Theories, the research investigates how ICT tools influence both teaching strategies and student learning outcomes. The study employed a survey research design, using structured questionnaires to 
collect data from teachers and students in selected secondary schools, ensuring a diverse representation across urban and rural settings. The sample size was determined using multistage random sampling techniques, ensuring the inclusion of various class levels and subject 
categories. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, and means while using inferential statistics of  chi square to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings indicate that ICT resources are available and utilized in Jalingo 
secondary schools, enhancing teaching and learning processes. However, challenges such as teachers' limited ICT expertise and lack of confidence in using these tools hinder their full potential. The study recommends that teachers undergo further ICT training to boost their 
proficiency and confidence, schools should invest in modern ICT resources, and efforts should be made to make ICT tools more engaging for students, thereby improving participation and learning outcomes.