Abstract
This study was designed to investigate the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on teacher education programme and professional development in Nigeria. The population comprised 825 lecturers of colleges of education. The sample of 206 lecturers were randomly selected using stratified sampling technique. Four research questions and four hypotheses were raised and tested at alpha level of 0.05 significance using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistics. Results of the research questions revealed that there is a relationship between ICT and research, effective student learning, access to information materials for teaching and professional development. This was because the mean ratings of lecturers responses were above 2.50 decision rule. The results of the hypotheses revealed that there is a significant relationship between ICT and lesson presentation, access to information on teaching materials, students’ effective learning and professional development. It was therefore recommended that government should provide adequate ICT accessories and infrastructures in all colleges of education, fund and proper electricity. Refresher courses should also be organized for teacher trainers and trainees on the operation and usage of ICT. Keywords: Information, Communication, Technology, Teacher Education, Lecturers, Teacher Trainees, ICT Accessories, ICT Infrastructures
Highlights
In Nigeria, teacher education is gaining prominence because of the need for qualified teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to adequately carry out teaching jobs as well as for professional growth (Osunde and Omoruyi, 2004)
The grand mean of these means is 3.38 which is a proof that lecturers agreed that there is a relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and access to information for teaching materials in teacher education programme
These mean ratings show that lecturers agreed that there is a relationship between ICT and student effective learning in teacher education programme
Summary
In Nigeria, teacher education is gaining prominence because of the need for qualified teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to adequately carry out teaching jobs as well as for professional growth (Osunde and Omoruyi, 2004). Teacher education is the process of training that deals with the art of acquiring professional competencies and growth. It is an essential exercise that enhances the skills of teaching and learning. It is designed to produce highly motivated, sensitive, conscientious and successful classroom teachers who handle students effectively and professionally for better educational achievement (Ololube, 2005). Amedeker (2005) opined that inadequate teacher preparation programmes result in inability of most teachers to demonstrate adequate knowledge and understanding of the structure, function and the development of their disciplines.
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