Saturday, June 6, 2009
Challenges teaching ict in large classes.
1. The major challenge in teaching ict is the student-computer ratio. What I observed in schools is that due to overcrowded classes where the number of learners is more than the computers provided, there is a shortage of computer facilities to provide meaningful access for individual learning.
2. The other thing is that each class is allocated one period per week to attend or to go to the computer laboratory. So, 30 minutes of access time each week per learner during the normal school day might be difficult to attain desired objectives.
3. The other challenge is lack of computer skills among educators. What frustrates the teachers more could be inadequate training which can lead to incompetence towards integrating Natural Science, Maths Ns technology.
4. The other challenge is the lack of a comprehensive policy on ICTs in education. Such barriers include the lack of funding or budget constraints, Teacher training, limited time for Teacher planning, lack of support and infrastructure, and lack of vision as to what can be achieved with technology, causing many educators to resist the change.
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It is really a challege.We need a lot of training and development.The government and sponsorships need to suply more computers and other devices.
ReplyDeleteWhat can we do ourselves as educators faced with those challenges?I think we need to be creative in terms of assisting towards resolving the challenges identified.The point is that the challenges when considering the whole country are not at the same level.
ReplyDeleteRudzi you have made some interesting comments on your blog.However, I seem to be disturbed by the point that you made in your profile when you said that you are always willing to please.I mean really, how on Earth could you be willing to please at all times? Human beings are hard to please in case you are not aware.Instead my dear brother, be pleased with your inner self as well as your potentiality and stick to what you believe works for you.
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