Teachers’ Utilisation of Information and Communication Technology Facilities and Tourism Teaching Effectiveness in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between Teachers’ utilisation of ICT facilities and Tourism teaching effectiveness in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of the study, two null hypotheses were formulated and were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The survey research design was adopted for the study.  A sample of two hundred (300) respondents were selected through stratified random sampling technique and used for the study.  Questionnaire was the only instrument used for data collection in the study. The questionnaire was tagged: Teachers’ Utilisation of ICT facilities and Tourism teaching effectiveness Questionnaire (TUIFTEQ). Pearson product moment correlation coefficient statistical analysis was used for data analysis in the study. Results from data analysis in the study revealed that the use of computers and televisions significantly relate with Tourism teaching effectiveness in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Based on the results obtained from the study, the researcher recommended that adequate ICT facilities should be provided in all schools in the study area, and municipal authorities responsible for monitoring schools should ensure that they engage in routine monitoring exercises to ensure adequate and effective utilisation and the attainment of educational goals in the study area and beyond.