An Assessment of Internet Uses, Practices, and Barriers for Professional Development by Agricultural Science Teachers in Lagos State
Author
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The paper reports a study carried out on the utilisation of the Internet by agricultural science teachers in Lagos state focusing on uses, practices, and barriers.
A questionnaire was developed based on literature and was administered to 300 agricultural science teachers in Lagos schools.
275 questionnaires properly completed were analyzed.
Data reveal that 130 teachers are using the Internet for teaching agricultural science in classrooms as well as for various activities that enhance their professional development.
Nevertheless, it was found that agricultural science teachers in Lagos State have not fully utilised the Internet because of barriers related to time factor, accessibility, and facilities.
It is suggested that for the proliferation of Internet practices, there needs to be an increase in funding for technology, an introduction of computer/technology education, a provision of pedagogical training for teachers, and a provision of administrational support.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Olowa, Olatomide Waheed. 2012. An Assessment of Internet Uses, Practices, and Barriers for Professional Development by Agricultural Science Teachers in Lagos State. Education Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Olowa, Olatomide Waheed. An Assessment of Internet Uses, Practices, and Barriers for Professional Development by Agricultural Science Teachers in Lagos State. Education Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476774
American Medical Association (AMA)
Olowa, Olatomide Waheed. An Assessment of Internet Uses, Practices, and Barriers for Professional Development by Agricultural Science Teachers in Lagos State. Education Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476774
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476774