AN EXAMINATION OF THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE TEACHING OF HISTORY. A STUDY OF SELECTED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS, GHANA.

Gideon Boadu

Abstract


This study examined the use of technology in the teaching of History in three (3) selected Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast metropolis. The study was modelled on the descriptive survey design with a sample size of 159 respondents, made up of 153 History students and 6 History teachers from three selected schools. The instruments used to collect data were the questionnaire and the interview guide. The study found that technologies such as computers, projectors, internet, and audio-visuals, could be used to teach History. Again, it was found that teachers have positive perceptions of the use of technology in teaching History, and students were also found to portray positive attitudes in class when technology is used to teach. Finally, the study revealed that teachers face the challenge of unavailability of technology resources, lack of enough time, and lack of motivation, in their attempt to use technology in class. It is recommended that seminars should be organized for teachers to expose them to the types of technologies and how to use them. Again, Ministry of Education should make technology resources available in schools, and also teachers should innovative and creative by using a variety of technologies in their lessons.

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Technology, History, Attitude, Perception, Teaching

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