Management and implementation of the ICT curriculum in government aided high schools in Nakasongola district, Uganda

Abstract

This study investigated the management and implementation of the ICT curriculum in government aided high schools in Nakasongola district. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were used as guided by the exploratory survey research design. The total number of respondents sampled was 144, which composed of 120 ICT students, 6 head teachers, 6 deputy head teachers, 6 Directors of studies, and 6 ICT teachers. They were selected using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Instruments used in data collection were questionnaires, interview guide and document review. Regression analysis and ANOVA were used to test the relationship between Management and the implementation of the ICT curriculum in the selected high schools. Quantitative data was presented in tables using frequencies and percentages whereas content analysis was used for qualitative data. The findings indicated that most of the schools had inadequate ICT equipment like computers, computer rooms/ library and internet connectivity which affected ICT implementation in schools. Secondly, the schools lacked trained and professional ICT teachers and there was inadequate administrative support towards the ICT curriculum implementation in the high schools. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education and Sports plans for provision of better school ICT facilities to all schools; step up awareness on ICT implementation through training and recruiting more ICT teachers to handle the subject and allocate an adequate budget to the schools to specifically cater for the ICT curriculum implementation.