USING MOBILE PHONES TO IMPROVE EDUCATION: A SURVEY OF SCIENCE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BICHI EDUCATION ZONE, KANO STATE – NIGERIA
Abstract, Introduction, Statemen of problem, Objectives of the study, Research questions, Hypotheses, Methodology of the study, Results and Discussion, Discussion of findings, Conclusion, Recommendations, Declaration, References
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mobile phone, sample, secondary schools, science teachers, teaching and learningAbstract
Mobile phones are the fastest media for information dissemination. Their use has changed the style of so many things in the world. Their diverse functions has also made it an indispensable tool necessary for everyday life. Despite the importance of mobile phones, the increasing rate of youth addiction to it is fueling serious concern on students learning. Studies have revealed that poor performance in school subjects are attributed to addiction to phones! There is therefore the need for teachers to utilize the ‘addiction’ to the advantage of the learners. To change the status quo, this study examined science teachers’ attitudes and perceptions towards use of Mobil phones as an innovative devices to support teaching and learning. The study employed descriptive survey research design. Mobile phones are the fastest media for information dissemination. Their use has changed the style of so many things in the world. Their diverse functions has also made it an indispensable tool necessary
for everyday life. Despite the importance of mobile phones, the increasing rate of youth addiction to it is fueling serious concern on students learning. Studies have revealed that poor performance in school subjects are attributed to addiction to phones! There is therefore the need for teachers to utilize the ‘addiction’ to the advantage of the learners. To change the status quo, this study examined science teachers’ attitudes and perceptions towards use of Mobil phones as an innovative devices to support teaching and learning. The study employed descriptive survey research design.
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