Capacity Building Needs of Secondary School Teachers in Communication and Information Technology (ICT) in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined teacher competency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration and assessed the capacity building needs of secondary school teachers in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The research employed a descriptive survey design using a quantitative approach with a sample of 400 public junior and senior secondary school teachers selected from Kaduna State. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. The findings revealed significant gaps in teachers' ICT competencies, with 68.5% of respondents indicating inadequate ICT integration skills, 72.3% lacking confidence in using digital tools for instruction, and 61.7% reporting insufficient training opportunities. The study established significant differences in ICT competency levels based on gender (t = 3.42, p < 0.05), teaching experience (F = 8.76, p < 0.001), and educational qualification (F = 12.34, p < 0.001). The results indicate urgent need for comprehensive capacity building programs focusing on pedagogical ICT integration, technical skills development, and continuous professional development. The study recommends establishment of structured ICT training programs, provision of adequate technological infrastructure, and development of sustainable professional development frameworks for secondary school teachers in Kaduna State