TEACHERS’ COMPETENCE IN ICT USAGE AND ITS IMPACT ON CLASSROOMDELIVERY INSULTANABDULRAHMAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGY, GWADABAWA, SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the educational sector has revolutionized teaching and learning processes globally. This study investigates teachers’ competence in ICT usage and its impact on classroom delivery at Sultan Abdulrahman College of Health Technology, Gwadabawa Sokoto State, Nigeria. The research explores how effectively lecturers apply ICT tools in lesson planning, delivery, assessment, and student engagement, considering the level of ICT training and infrastructure availability. A descriptive survey design was employed, and data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to academic staff across various departments. The findings revealed that while a reasonable number of teachers demonstrate basic ICT proficiency, limited access to digital resources, lack of continuous professional development, and infrastructural constraints hinder optimal ICT integration in teaching. The study also established a positive correlation between ICT competence and improved classroom delivery, especially in areas like multimedia presentations, online research, and student interaction. The research underscores the need for targeted ICT training, provision of modern facilities, and policy support to enhance digital literacy among educators. It concludes that increasing teachers’ ICT competence will significantly boost the quality of education and learning experiences. Recommendations include periodic workshops, improved internet access, and integrating ICT into the institutional curriculum for educators.