Thesis Abstract

Abstract
The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the teaching and learning of economics in secondary schools is an increasingly important area of research and practice. This study aims to explore the application of ICT tools to enhance the understanding and engagement of secondary school students in economics education. The research will investigate the current state of ICT utilization in economics classrooms, identify the challenges faced by teachers and students in incorporating ICT, and propose effective strategies to enhance the integration of ICT in economics education. The study will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys, interviews, and classroom observations to gather data from economics teachers and students. The quantitative data will be analyzed using statistical methods to determine the level of ICT adoption and its impact on student learning outcomes. The qualitative data will be thematically analyzed to identify barriers to ICT integration and best practices for overcoming them. The findings of this research will contribute to the existing literature by providing insights into the current practices and challenges of incorporating ICT in economics education in secondary schools. The study will also offer practical recommendations for teachers, policymakers, and curriculum developers to promote the effective use of ICT in economics classrooms. By enhancing the application of ICT tools, educators can create more interactive and engaging learning environments that cater to the diverse learning needs of students. Overall, this research project seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the integration of ICT in economics education. By understanding the current landscape of ICT utilization in secondary schools and identifying strategies for improvement, this study aims to enhance the quality of economics teaching and learning in the digital age. Ultimately, the successful application of ICT in economics classrooms can lead to improved student performance, critical thinking skills, and preparedness for future academic and professional endeavors.

Thesis Overview

In today’s world, the use of adoption of information technology (ICT) in teaching of economics in secondary schools could be helpful in the task of capacity building therefore; negative view in this direction could constitute a draw back to the achievement of our science and technology objectives (Adetula 2003).

The adoption and application of ICT Information and Communication Technology in teaching of economics in secondary schools has come to occupy an important place in the education sector and national development and indeed the development of the world. This is because it has not only ensured scientific and technological development but it has also opened up more learning opportunities, improved the techniques of teaching and production of materials which reduce time consumption and distance.

Because of the adoption of or use of information communication technology in teaching of economics in secondary schools today one can communicate in different ways, fully capable of communicating his or her findings from economical enquiry using power points, spread sheets to present graphs of data from around the world moreover, the evolution of technology can be traced from the earlier days of human existence, when our early ancestors learn the benefits of setting in one area to cultivate farm lands and grow foods rather than wonder from one place to the other. Settling down increase population which necessitate the investigation of tools to increase food production that was the beginning of technology advancement.

The computer is one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century which has contributed to the service of humanity through its capacity to automate the highly needed respective calculation earlier inventions have necessitated from the history of man existence, it is clear that there has been a continuous search for a way to reduce computational efforts primitive and mechanical tools to speed up calculation during the ear of predigital electronic computer.

The researcher observed that ICT is not effectively used in our classrooms situations; this is partly because most of the teachers are not computer literate, therefore making it difficult for them to operate ICT materials. The issue of power, which is needed to power the computers, is another problem affecting ICT application in the classrooms.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMS

The use of Information Communication Technology in teaching economics in secondary schools, like any other devices is because of the ability or its capability to store large volumes of data, organize and analyze data accurately in other to produce quality information it has been the rapidly expanding trend. Could it be that there is a problem in the application of the ICT in economics classroom activities?