Access to and Utilization of Games and Simulation by Pre-Primary School Teachers in Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State, Nigeria
Olori A. Lateef and Adesanya A. Olusola
ABSTRACT
The study examined access to or use of games and simulation as a result of lack of adequate instructional media for individual teacher. Games and simulation are experiential exercises that transport learners to another world. The strategies allow the learners to apply their knowledge and skills in the execution of their assigned roles. Educational technology emphasizes that games and simulation may bring effective learning because they require players to make important decisions, having clear goals and adaptive to individual player. The study examined access to and utilization of games and simulation by pre-primary school teachers in Ogun East Senatorial District of Ogun State, Nigeria. Six research questions were raised to guide the study and one instrument was used: Teachers Access and Uses of Games and Simulation Scale (TAUIGSS). Using descriptive design, the study employed multistage sampling technique to administer 390 questionnaires on the respondents. The findings from the study revealed that majority of teachers do not have access to or use this technology driven strategies. The study therefore recommends amongst other thing that it is time for Nigerian education curriculum planners to integrate games and simulation into the pre-primary school curriculum and adequate instructional media should be supplied to each school for effective use. Also, teachers should be encouraged to attend workshops, seminars and conferences to update themselves on emerging technologies in education.
