Promoting sustainable development Goal 4 through ICT integration into geography advanced subsidiary curriculum in selected secondary schools, Ohangwena region
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2024
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University of Namibia
Abstract
This study aims to explore how Information Communication Technology (ICT) promotes
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 in the teaching of the Geography Advanced
Subsidiary (AS) curriculum at selected schools in the Ohangwena region. The study
employed a qualitative approach, using a multiple-case study design. A purposive
sampling was used to select four secondary schools offering the AS level. Two Geography
teachers, four Heads of Departments (HoD), and four school principals participated in this
study. Semi-structured interviews and document analysis were used to collect data. Data
were thematically analysed. Findings revealed that different ICT tools were used in
teaching Geography to promote Goal 4, which calls for quality and inclusive education.
These ICT tools included computers, projectors, laptops, and multimedia projectors. All
schools selected have dedicated computer laboratories. However, some school
laboratories were not operational and accessible to AS learners. Some schools allowed
their learners to bring their own devices, such as laptops and tablets, for internet access,
while others did not permit learners to bring any devices to school. Most participants had
a positive perspective toward ICT usage in their teaching for quality education. However,
some participants needed to be more comfortable integrating ICT tools into their teaching
due to the time-consuming nature of setting up devices like projectors. This might hinder
the attainment of Goal 4 of Sustainable Development in terms of quality and inclusive
education. The study recommends introducing compulsory and examinable Information
and Communication subjects in the primary school phase. The study recommends training
teachers on using ICT for quality teaching, providing ICT tools in schools and improving
internet accessibility and connectivity
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A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for Degree of Masters of Arts in Development studies
Keywords
Sustainable Development Goal 4, ICT integration, Advanced Subsidiary curriculum, ICT policy for education, Quality Education, Namibia, University of Namibia