Need for ICT adoption in the teaching of Christian religious education at the basic education level in Nigeria

Elizabeth Akpanke  Odey; Justus Onyebuchi  Okafor; Gabriel Ajor  Eneji; Ekpenyong Obo  Ekpenyong

doi:10.59400/fes1646

Need for ICT adoption in the teaching of Christian religious education at the basic education level in Nigeria

Elizabeth Akpanke Odey Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Calabar, Calabar PMB 115, Nigeria
Justus Onyebuchi Okafor Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Calabar, Calabar PMB 115, Nigeria
Gabriel Ajor Eneji Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Calabar, Calabar PMB 115, Nigeria
Ekpenyong Obo Ekpenyong Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Calabar, Calabar PMB 115, Nigeria

Article ID: 1646

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/fes1646

Keywords: ICT; Christian religious education; pedagogy; basic-education; teaching; learning

Abstract

The acquisition of essential skills and knowledge is considered a primary aim of education to effectively navigate and succeed in various aspects of life. In modern times, the role involves proactive engagement in a society that is rich in information, where knowledge is considered the primary driver for the socio-cultural and politico-economic progress of nations. The teaching and learning of religious education has not fully utilized the abundant resources available in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) era, owing to several limitations. This study analyzed the current status of religious education during this era, as well as the factors that facilitate, inhibit or hinder the integration of ICT in Nigerian basic education level. The research provides recommendations for the effective integration of ICT initiatives in the teaching of Christian religious education within Nigerian basic education level in the contemporary era. The study employed quasi-experimental design. The research suggests that it would be beneficial for Nigerian basic education level to be equipped with contemporary computer laboratories by the appropriate authorities, for the benefit of both basic education level students and teachers.

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2024-11-14

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Odey, E. A., Okafor, J. O., Eneji, G. A., & Ekpenyong, E. O. (2024). Need for ICT adoption in the teaching of Christian religious education at the basic education level in Nigeria. Forum for Education Studies, 2(4), 1646. https://doi.org/10.59400/fes1646

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