THE IMPORTANCE OF INTRODUCING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF GEOGRAPHY (A CASE STUDY OF YABA LGA, LAGOS STATE
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
The purpose of teaching is primarily to assist the learner acquire the type of knowledge and skill that will produce desirable change in him. This can be
actualized if the teaching and learning process provides the enabling environment for the learner to think critically, analytically and consequently, be an
agent of change. Generally, the educational system is subdivided into the primary, secondary and tertiary levels. In some cases, the pre-primary education is
an integral part of the primary level.
The secondary level occupies a critical position in the educational system. According to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, FRN (2004, p.18), “secondary
education is the education children receive are primary education and before the tertiary stage”. The broad goals of secondary education therefore shall be
to prepare the individual for useful living within the society and for higher education.
The role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in the 21st century education system has been described as vital to keeping abreast with
rapidly changing technologies. The introduction of information and communication technology into the Nigerian educational system is very important as it
will translate into huge potentials in terms of positive outcomes. Presently, investments into ICTs in Nigerian’s educational system have not yielded much
when compared to similar investments made in telecommunication (Atureta, 2011).
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