Factors for Successful Implementation of ICT Curriculum In Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges In Kenya
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2023
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Journal of Popular Education in Africa
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The study focused on factors for Successful Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curriculum in Public Primary Teacher Training colleges (PPTTC) in Kenya. The study sought to answer research question; “What are the factors for successful implementation of ICT curriculum in Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges?” The study utilized descriptive research design. Purposive sampling technique was used. Respondents were tutors and administrators. Research instruments were questionnaires and interview schedules. Frequencies, means and standard deviations were used in data analysis. The study identified ten factors for successful implementation of ICT curriculum in PPTTC: Provision of ICT technical support services within the institution, Allocation of more budget for ICTs resources, Increased tutors’ adoption and embrace of ICTs in teaching, In-service training for tutors in use and integration of ICTs, Tutors being role models for ICT integration, Allocation of specific units and personnel for peer support in ICTs use and integration, Designed appropriate course content and instructional programs in ICTs use and integration, Reduction in prices of ICTs hardware and software, At least one free laboratory for anyone to use and integrate ICTs and Supported teacher educator (i.e. incentive payment). Strategies should be developed to exploit the ten factors for successful implementation and integration of ICT curriculum identified by this research.
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Kinuthia, B. N. (2023). Factors for Successful Implementation of ICT Curriculum In Public Primary Teacher Training Colleges In Kenya. Journal of Popular Education in Africa. 7(12), 5 - 14.