Teachers’ Perceptions of ICT Use in Promoting Teaching Learning Processes and Its Outcomes at Senior Secondary Level in Mbeya Region, Tanzania: A Review

Abstract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has led to a debate between teacher-centred and student-centred approaches to teaching and learning in academia. While some teachers view ICT positively and think it makes teaching and learning exercises easier, others view it negatively and think it replaces the traditional teacher-centred approach, making teaching and learning exercises more challenging as respect for the teachers are eroding because students are using current technology to solve issues rather than depending only on teachers. The present study aims to understand teachers’ perceptions of ICT use in promoting teaching-learning processes and its outcomes at the senior secondary level in the Mbeya region, Tanzania as a conveniently designed study area for the researcher. The study is based on related reviewed materials/information which was gathered from different secondary sources between July and December 2023. Information was analysed and presented in a descriptive form for easy perception and understanding. It showed that the majority of teachers at’ senior secondary level used ICT to enhance their teaching effectiveness. At the same time, their perception focused on learning an aspect which was easy to grasp, deep understanding and long-lasting. It enhances the interaction between students and teachers and offers more imaginative answers to many learning queries in the teaching and learning process. The study recommends that educators should use a holistic strategy when thinking about how to integrate information and communication technology (ICT) to improve the teaching and learning process and embrace a culture of flexibility and lifelong learning to improve student comprehension and engagement.