Title of article :
Information and Communication Technology (Ict) Integration Into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (Stem) In Nigeria
Author/Authors :
Ojugo, A.A Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun , Osika, A Computer Science Education Department - Delta State College of Physical Education , Iyawa, I.J.B Computer Science Education Department - Delta State College of Physical Education , Yerokun, R.O Federal College of Education (Technical) - Asaba
Abstract :
As Nigeria aspires for technological growth, positive changes need be made by placing proper
educational values towards Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education. Some
problems faced by STEM include lack of qualified teachers, curriculum, the misconception that STEM
education is reserved for the less intelligent in the society, amongst others. Need thus arises, to develop
alternative strategies to alleviate such problems. Bridging ICT and constructivism will exponentially
change educational processes of both teachers and students to succeed as well as present new forms of
learning environment. It will also unveil the power shift in educational structures; equip students to
become knowledge producers rather than consumers. Thus, an ICT-Constructivist rich class will help
teachers enfranchise, emancipate students academically with a framework that measures quality of
engaged student’s learning. This paper aims to reveal links between effective use of ICT and the long
neglected theory of constructivism in the area of STEM Education.
Keywords :
Constructivism , Rationale , informatics , productivity , meida literacy , lifelong
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics