“Assessment of the Role of Information and Communication Technology on Enhancing Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Same District, Tanzania.

Joseph, Liberata Petro (2025) “Assessment of the Role of Information and Communication Technology on Enhancing Pupils’ Academic Performance in Primary Schools in Same District, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study assessed the role of information and communication technology in enhancing pupils’ academic performance in public primary schools in Same district, Tanzania. Specifically, it explored the extent of ICT utilisation in the learning process among pupils; determined the pupils' awareness of the role of ICT application in the learning process; and examined the challenges hindering the utilisation of ICT on the learning process in enhancing pupils’ academic performance. The study employed mixed methodology following a pragmatic research paradigm and an explanatory sequential design. The study used a sample of 89 respondents. Data were collected using questionnaires and semi-structured interview guides. The collected data were analysed through descriptive statistics and content analysis. The study's findings disclosed that; First, the majority of pupils were extensively utilising ICT. Secondly, pupils are aware of and held a favourable impression regarding the impact of ICT policy on teaching and learning activities. Third, it revealed obstacles hindering the utilisation of ICT. The study concludes that although the utilization of ICT was being hindered by the challenges in implementing the ICT played a great role in enhancing pupils’ academic performance but the effort to hampered by challenges which slowed down the desire for improving pupils’ academic performance should be taken. The study recommends maintenance of digital infrastructures to schools, adequate power supply, engaging pupils in training, as the majority were found to possess limited knowledge of ICT utilisation and other studies should be done in Pre and Primary. Keywords: ICT, Awareness, Pupils, Teaching and Learning process

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