| dc.description.abstract | Information Communication and technology is a prerequisite for global
competitive quality education, training and research for development. The study
aimed at analyzing the factors influencing ICT integration in music curriculum in
Nairobi County, Kenya. To achieve this, research objectives were formulated on
the extent to which ICT had been integrated in the school music curriculum.
These objectives were to determine the influence of physical facilities, to analyze
the influence of teaching and learning resources, to access the influence of school
leadership and to determine the influence of in-service teacher training in
integration of ICT in music curriculum in secondary schools.
The study adapted description survey design. The study targeted 26 public and
8 private secondary schools, 214 teachers and 520 students of music in form three
and four. Out of this a sample size of 272 students and 136 teachers of music, and
all 34 head teachers was selected using Kothari’s (2004) formula to calculate a
sample size. Data were analyzed through description statistics and presented in
form of tables and figures.
The study findings indicated that majority (75.4%) of the music teachers and
head teachers recognized the value attached to ICT integration in the music
curriculum. Concerning the availability ICT facilities and resources, teachers of
music indicated inadequate computer laboratories (81.1%) and electricity
(19.7%). Support from school management was represented fairly by 41.5
percent. Established also was that in order to improve integration in school
curriculum, most teachers of music (73.5%) and head teachers (41.2%)
respectively recommended for teachers in-service courses in ICT integration.
In conclusion, it was noted that given the right conditions, integration of ICT in
secondary school music curriculum would provide the teachers of music with
opportunities to improve professionally through in-service courses of ICT.
Teachers of music and head teachers’ positive attitude toward ICT integration
could reckon the provision of ICT infrastructure, facilities and equipment which
could enable the realization of effective integration.
The study therefore recommended that schools be equipped with adequate
ICT music facilities and resources. In addition, teachers and head teachers should
take lead in promoting ICT integration by registering for higher level of education
where computers are a prerequisite. In addition every school should adapt the
national ICT policy and plan for its implementation. Last a similar study should
be conducted on the impact of ICT integration in music curriculum. | en |
