Evaluation of Digital Technology Device and utilization on Effective Teaching and Learning of Social Studies among Secondary School Students in Delta State, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.64348/zije.2026463Abstract
This study focused on bridging the digital divide and its implications for effective teaching and learning of Social Studies in secondary schools in Delta State. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Three hypotheses guided the study. The population of the study comprised 72,096 respondents made up of 9,569 Social Studies teachers and 62,527 students in public secondary schools in Delta State. A sample size of 300 respondents comprising 100 teachers and 200 students was selected using multistage sampling techniques involving simple random, stratified, and proportionate random sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire titled Digital Divide and Social Studies Education Questionnaire (DDSSEQ) consisting of 25 items measured on a 4-point rating scale of Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, and Strongly Disagree. The instrument was validated by three experts comprising two lecturers in Social Studies Education and one lecturer in Measurement and Evaluation from the University of Delta. Reliability was established using the test–retest method with 20 teachers and students from secondary schools in Anambra State, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.84. Data were analyzed using t-test statistics to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings revealed that adequate ICT facilities significantly influence the effective teaching and learning of Social Studies, digital literacy skills significantly improve teaching effectiveness and students’ learning outcomes, while internet connectivity and technological infrastructure significantly enhance instructional delivery in secondary schools in Delta State. The study concluded that bridging the digital divide through adequate ICT facilities, improved digital literacy skills, and stable internet connectivity is essential for promoting effective teaching and learning of Social Studies in secondary schools in Delta State.
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