The Relationship between Teachers' ICT Knowledge and Availability of ICT Facilities in the Junior High Schools: A Case Study in the Savulugu District in the Northern Region of Ghana

Abstract

Several variables make ICT integration with the teaching and learning processes much easy. These variables include teachers' attitude, teachers' knowledge, facilities available and motivation. This study examined the relationship between Teachers' ICT knowledge and availability of ICT facilities in the Junior High Schools in the Savulugu District in the Northern Region of Ghana. Correlation design was used for the study. The correlation levels between these variables were measured through the data gathered by the use of a four-point Likert type scale. The targeted population was the Junior High School teachers in the said district. A total of 68 questionnaires were retrieved and analyzed. The research findings indicated a low Junior High School Teachers' ICT knowledge in the district (mean = 2.48) and availability of ICT facilities (mean =1.71). Besides, the research showed both correlation coefficients of Teachers' ICT knowledge and Availability of ICT facilities (r = .656). Despite the moderate correlation levels, Teachers' ICT knowledge and Availability of ICT facilities need to be improved.