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    An investigation of the information and communication technology (ICT) integration strategies used by junior primary teachers in teaching phonemes in the Oshana region
    (University of Namibia, 2022) Iiyambo, Renathe A
    The Namibian government has invested considerable resources in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development to enhance teaching and learning. Technology is the science or knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools for classroom purposes. The study investigated ICT strategies used by teachers in teaching Phonemes in English and has adopted a qualitative research method or approach. The study comprised of 15 English teachers for junior primary schools in the Oshana Region. Few schools from Oshana region were purposefully selected and took part in the study. A purposeful sampling technique was used to select the teachers for teaching English and that allowed each of the participants to have equal opportunities to participate in the study. The qualitative data was collected by means of in-depth face-to face interviews and questionnaires. The data was analyzed by means of transcribing the data and developing themes. Some major findings showed that teachers working conditions pertaining to ICT use in the teaching and learning need improvement, ICT use is low in some schools due to a lack of professional development courses, support and ICT related resources and more ICT resources need to be deployed to schools to help mitigate this problem. Further, the study suggested better ways to improve the ICT integration strategies for teaching English phonemes such as conducting teacher’s training or workshop on the use of digital tools in education sector for the benefit of all teachers.
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    The role of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in junior primary phase: A case study of environmental studies in selected grade two rural classrooms
    (University of Namibia, 2024) Kashwela, Emma A.; Ya-Otto, Haihambo C. K.
    This study aimed to explore the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Junior Primary phase in the Omusati region of Namibia. The study targeted Grade Two teachers from the Omusati Region, mainly those in rural schools responsible for teaching Environmental Studies. A case-study-based qualitative research method was used. The study used purposive and convenience sampling to select ten teachers and four schools. Ten Grade 2 Etayi Circuit teachers were observed and interviewed. The study highlighted several ICT roles in Environmental Studies instruction. ICT enhances learners' attention and memory, making abstract subjects easier to teach. With ICT, teachers can personalise learning. ICT use in Junior Primary was hindered by many factors. These included a lack of projectors, computers, internet connectivity, teacher ICT training, communication challenges, and instructional time for ICT integration. The study suggests many ways the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture (MoEAC) can address these concerns and increase ICT integration: Support ICT integration with equipment and training. Develop ICT-focused in-service professionals. Strategy and collaboration can overcome ICT integration barriers in rural Junior Primary schools to improve teaching and learning