The Self-Assessment on Proficiency of Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among Social Studies and Education Economics Undergraduates in Delta State

Abstract

The use of computers and computer accessories is an innovative idea and practice to enhance teaching and learning. It is important for every student to self-assess himself or herself on his or her proficiency in ICT. This study is on self-assessment on proficiency of using ICT among social studies and education economics undergraduates in Delta State. The study is an evaluation as well as a survey research design. The population of the study consists of 272 final year social studies and education economics undergraduates of tertiary institutions in Delta State (124 social studies and 148 education economics). The instrument for data collection for the study is a researcher-made rating scale titled “Self Assessment of ICT Proficiencies of Students Scale (SAICTPSS)” with 30 items. The face validity of the instrument was established while internal consistency was established on a one shot method of administration using Cronbach alpha statistics with a reliability index of 0.86. In analyzing the data that were collected, mean score was used to answer the research questions. One sample t-test (t-test of difference between sample and population means) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. It was found among others that social study undergraduates are not proficient in the use of ICT. It was also indicated that education economics undergraduates are proficient in the use of ICT. Based on the findings, it was recommended that social study undergraduates should be well exposed and equipped with ICT skills so as to adapt with the technological driven society of this time. Also, social studies lecturers should be trained on the use of ICT in the teaching and learning of social studies.