The Influence of Teachers on the Implementation of ICT Curriculum in Primary Schools in Zanzibar: A Case of West “B” District.

Mriha, Salha Hassan (2024) The Influence of Teachers on the Implementation of ICT Curriculum in Primary Schools in Zanzibar: A Case of West “B” District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This dissertation examines the influence of teachers on the implementation of ICT curriculum in primary schools in Zanzibar: The Case of West “B” District. The study's main objective was to explore teachers' influence on the implementation of ICT curriculum in primary schools in Zanzibar. The study was guided by TAM theory (Technological Acceptance Model). This qualitative study involved 42 participants. The data were collected through documentary review, individual interviews and observation. The 36 non-ICT teachers and students were selected through a simple random sampling technique, while the 6 ICT teachers and heads of schools were selected through a purposive sampling technique. The data were analysed through content analysis. The study revealed that teachers were using ICT materials in teaching and processes. They also used the internet to facilitate teaching and learning processes, and they employed the ICT curriculum as a means to improve the teaching and learning of ICT. The study also revealed that teachers positively perceived the use of ICT materials in the teaching and learning process. In this study, shortage of teaching and learning ICT materials, lack of electricity in schools, shortage of qualified ICT teachers, overcrowded classrooms, and limited ICT technical support are the main challenges limiting the implementation of ICT curriculum. It is recommended that ICT training should be provided to paraprofessional teachers who teach ICT is needed. It is also recommended that sufficient classrooms be built to reduce overcrowded classrooms; ICT technical persons need to be available in primary schools to support ICT teaching. Keywords: Curriculum, Information and Communication Technology and Primary School Education

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