Volume 13, Issue 2A and 2B, 2025
An Assessment of the Computer Literacy Skills Among Secondary School Teachers in Lagos State, Nigeria
Akingbade Ireti Gladys, Abiola Olaide Kazeem, Umar Adam, Adeleye Jeremiah & Akindoju O.G
Abstract
The study aims to assess the computer literacy skills among secondary school
teachers in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study employed a non- probability
sampling research design, involving a survey of 124 secondary school teachers
across various schools in Lagos State Educational District VI Mushin zone 2.
The research design used for this study was the descriptive research survey.
One hundred and twenty-four staff were involved in the study. The Sample
technique employed in this study is the Snowball sampling technique. The
main procedure used for collection of data for this study was through
questionnaire administration. A questionnaire titled Assessment of the
Computer Literacy Skills Among Secondary School Teachers in Lagos State,
Nigerians Questionnaire (ATCLSSTQ) with reliability of 0.83 was used for
data collection. The instrument was face-validated and content-validated by
two educational technology experts and 10 secondary school teachers. The
research questions were answered using simple percentage, mean and standard
deviation while the research hypotheses were tested using independent sample
t-test and simple linear regression. Findings revealed that while teachers
generally demonstrate familiarity with basic computer software, expertise gaps
exist in specific areas. Despite frequent computer use, teachers would benefit
from more frequent, targeted training programs to enhance their skills and keep
them updated on technological advancements. The study highlights the need
for consistent professional development opportunities, equitable access to
training resources, and gender-specific interventions to address proficiency
gaps.
Keywords
Computer, literacy, assessment, equitable, assessment, skills.
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