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THE PERCEPTIONS OF UNDERGRADUATES AND LECTURERS ON THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN LEARNING ECONOMIC IN NIGERIAN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS

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CHAPTER ONE: Introduction                                                                    1

1.1      Background to the Study                                                                  1

1.2      Statement of the Problem                                                                 4

1.3      Research Objective                                                                          5

1.4      Research Questions                                                                          5

1.5      Significance of the Study                                                                  6

1.6      Scope and Delimitation of the Study                                                 6

1.7      Definition of Terms                                                                          7

CHAPTER TWO: Literature Review                                                                                                             8

2.1      Theoretical Background                                                                   8        

2.1.1   Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)                                             8

2.1.2   Diffusion of Innovation Theory                                                                  10

2.1.3   Constructive Approach to Learning                                                            11

2.1.4   Operant Conditioning Theory                                                                     12

2.2      Economics Concepts and Systems                                                               13

2.3      Need for Economics Education Programme                                                14

2.4      Information and Communication Technology Uptake in Higher Education    15

2.5      Importance of Using Information and Computer Technology in Education    17

2.6      The Benefits of Information and Communication Technology in Education    19

2.7      The Web as an Innovation in Learning Economics                                      23

2.8      Positive Impact of Information and Communication Technology on 

          Education                                                                                                  25

2.9      The Negative Impact of Information and Communication Technology on 

          Education                                                                                                  30

2.10    Review of empirical researches on ICT adoption and perception               31

CHAPTER THREE: Methodology                                                                        34

3.1      Introduction                                                                                               34

3.2      Design                                                                                                       34

3.3      Population of the Study                                                                              34

3.4      Sample and Sampling Techniques                                                               35

3.5      Research Instruments                                                                                 35

3.6      Validity of Research Instrument                                                                  35

3.7      Administration of the Instruments                                                               35

3.8      Method of Data Collection                                                                         36

3.9      Analysis of Data                                                                                        36

CHAPTER FOUR                                                                                                37

4.1      Analysis of Research Questions                                                             37

4.2      Summary of Findings                                                                                 42

CHAPTER FIVE: Discussion of Findings, Conclusion and Recommendations   43

5.1      Discussion of Findings                                                                               43

5.2      Conclusion                                                                                                46

5.3      Recommendation                                                                                       47

References                                                                                                           48

Appendix: Questionnaire                                                                                      52

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4.1      Descriptive data on level of awareness of information and

          communication technology among undergraduate students of Economics 37

 

4.2      Descriptive data on perception of undergraduate students on impact of 

          information and communication technology in learning Economics.             38

 

4.3      ANOVA table showing the gender differences of students’ awareness and 

          perception score on the impact of ICT in learning Economics                         39

 

4.4      Descriptive Data on Lecturers the impact of information and 

          communication technology in learning Economics in Nigeria                              40

Abstract

This study investigates the perceptions of undergraduates and lecturers on the impact of information and communication technology in learning economic in Nigerian higher institutions. The study adopted survey research design. The population for the study comprised of two hundred students’ and fifty lecturers learning and teaching Economics. Two instruments titled “Students’ Attitude to ICT Usage in Economics Questionnaire” and “Lecturers’ Attitude to ICT Usage in Economics Questionnaire” were used for this study. Data generated from the study were analysed using descriptive statistics. The findings showed that the level of awareness of Information and Communication Technology in among Undergraduate Students of Economics is very high; the students have a strong and positive perception regarding the use of ICT in learning Economics. Also there is no significant difference in the gender of undergraduate students’ awareness and perception of the impact of Information and communication technology in learning Economics. It was concluded that lectures have positive perception regarding the impact of ICT in learning and teaching Economics. Among other recommendations is seminars should be organized for Lecturers, Teachers and students, in order to be updated on the importance and usefulness of telecommunication and technology in the learning of Economics.

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