Problems and prospects of integration of information and communication technologies into biology teacher education in Nigeria. Journal of Curriculum and Instruction,10(1),106 -118.

Abstract

Attempt was made in this paper to X-rayed the problems and prospects of integrating ICTs into the biology teacher education programme in the nation. First, the paper examined the impacts of biology knowledge on the life of individuals and the society. Second, it focused attention on the need to produce a new generation of biology teachers who can successfully employ modern digital technologies(ICTs) to implement the biology education curricula. Third, the paper examined the current status of the integration of ICTs in education with a focus on biology teacher education. Finally, the paper highlighted the myriads of challenges and prospects of implementing the 6th edition of the National Policy on Education stipulation on the integration of ICTs into teacher education.Key Words: Biology Education