Authors : Onaolapo, Dada Babatunde Abiodun

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb1273

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Abstract : This study examined teachers’ profile and interest in teaching Information Technology at the Middle Basic Education level in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study was engineered by the growing importance of digital literacy in the 21st century and the critical role teachers play in effective ICT curriculum implementation. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised Information Technology teachers in public middle basic schools across Oyo State, with a sample of 120 teachers selected through appropriate sampling techniques. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire focusing on demographic characteristics (gender, age, academic qualifications, and years of teaching experience) and teachers’ interest in teaching Information Technology. Descriptive statistics such as frequency counts and percentages were used to analyze the demographic data, while appropriate inferential statistics were employed to examine patterns of teacher interest. Findings revealed that the majority of ICT teachers were female, most were within the 50–59 age bracket, and over half possessed the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) as their highest qualification. A substantial proportion had between 6–10 years of teaching experience. The results further indicated a generally high level of interest in teaching Information Technology among the respondents. The study concludes that while teachers in Oyo State demonstrate strong interest in teaching the subject, there is a need for continuous professional development and encouragement of higher academic qualifications to strengthen instructional effectiveness. The study recommends targeted training programmes, recruitment of younger teachers, and policy support to sustain and improve ICT education at the Middle Basic level.

Keywords : IT Teachers, Middle Basic Education, Teacher Interest, Teacher Profile.

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