TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The main objective of the study on whose this paper based was to examine the availability, utilization and challenges of using ICT resources during the COVID-19 pandemic in public primary schools in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The research made use of survey research design. This study employed multistage sampling techniques which include stratified random sampling, simple random sampling, and also purposive sampling. The study used stratified random sampling, and purposive sampling method to select 16, 16 head teachers, one hundred and sixty (160) pupils, thirty-two (32) teachers. Questionnaire was used as an instrument for collecting quantitative data while qualitative data was collected using Focus Group Discussion. Data obtained from questionnaire was quantitatively analysed using mean score method of data analysis. The study which investigates the availability, utilization and challenges of using ICT resources during the COVID-19 Pandemic in primary schools in Adamawa State, Nigeria revealed that although ICT resources are not always available in Primary schools in Adamawa State, the few that are often available are not usually utilized. The study also confirmed that poor technical infrastructure, cost of ICT equipment, lack of computer literacy, inappropriate teacher training, cost of accessing the internet, irregular and frequent interrupted power supply, and difficulty in understanding the objectives of the online courses are the challenge posed by the e-learning in Nigerian education system. Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations were made; E-learning should be given the utmost attention and properly implemented to help attain the growth we seek for in our education system during and after COVID-19 pandemic and Schools should be provided with necessary ICT facilities that encourage positive use of ICT.