Kwara State University
Kayode OBAFEMI
Designation: Lecturer
Department: Early Childhood and Primary Education
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| S/N | Title | Abstract | Authors | Volume Numbers | Publication Type | Publication Date | Link | |
| 1 | A SEARCH OF APPROPRIATE ONLINE INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS IN COVID-19 AREAS: SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS PERCEPTION |
This study investigated the perception of social studies teachers towards the use of online instructional applications in covid-19 areas. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. A number of 238 teachers were randomly selected to participate in the study. Researcher-designed questionnaire was used for data gathering. The questionnaire was titled: Questionnaire on Social Studies Teachers’ Perception towards the use of Online Instructional Applications (QSSTPOIA). The questionnaire was validated and tested for reliability (r = 0.78). One research question and three null hypotheses were raised and formulated respectively. Gathered data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (Frequency count, percentage and mean) and inferential statistics (independent sample t test and Analysis of Variance. The hypotheses were tested 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that the perception of social studies teachers towards the use of online instructional applications in covid-19 areas was positive (Weighted mean = 2.56). Also, the findings of the study unfolded that there was no significant difference in the perception of social studies teachers towards the use of online instructional applications in covid-19 areas based on gender (t=-.146; df = 236; P>0.05), years of experience(F(2; 235) = .012; P>0.05) and educational qualification (F (2; 235) = .055; P>0.05). Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that the perception of social studies teachers towards the use of online instructional application was positive. Based on the findings, it can be recommended that virtual teaching-learning should be incorporated into teacher education programme. Also, Social studies teachers should also be exposed to in-service training on how to use the online instructional application. | A.YUSUF & K. E. OBAFEMI | 2 | Journal | 2021-01-01 | https://jass.org.ng/vol_2_no_1/search_appropriate_online_instructional_applications.pdf | |