Assessing ICT Competencies of Basic School Teachers: A Tracer Study in Krachi East Municipal, Ghana

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assessment, descriptive research, ICT competencies, information communication technology, social science

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the level of ICT competencies of Basic School Teachers at selected schools in Krachi East Municipal, Oti Region. Descriptive survey method was used which involved a questionnaire, interviews, and observations. Sixty-two (62) teachers served as respondents. Results showed that most of the teachers have a basic knowledge on ICT and needs improvement. More trainings is hereby needed to the teachers for them to integrate ICT in teaching and other related task assigned to them so as to uplift and enhance the quality of education of the said basic public school.

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2020-12-16

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Soh, N. K. (2020). Assessing ICT Competencies of Basic School Teachers: A Tracer Study in Krachi East Municipal, Ghana. Research Journal in Comparative Education, 1(2). Retrieved from https://royalliteglobal.com/rjce/article/view/477

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