Authors : Joseph Nnaemeka Chukwuma, Ifeoma Salome Chukwuma, Edith C. Edikpa, George Ohabuenyi Abah, Miriam Uche Okoye, Ijeoma Joyce Chukwuemeka-Nworu, Annastasia Uchenna Eneh and Josephine Nnenna Amoke
Abstract: This study philosophically examined the extent of ICT usage for professional development of principals in secondary school in South East, Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the extent of ICT facilities usage for professional development of principals and the extent of the challenges of male and female principal’s competencies in ICT usage for professional development in secondary schools in South East, Nigeria. Two research questions and a null hypothesis guided the study. The population of the study comprised 819 principals in secondary schools in South East, Nigeria. A questionnaire tagged "Information Communication Technology and Professional Development Questionnaire (ICTPDQ) was used to collect data needed for the study. The instrument solicited information on the extent of ICT facilities usage for professional development and the challenges of male and female principal’s competencies in ICT usage for professional development in secondary schools in South East, Nigeria. The result of the findings showed that there is no significant difference (p>0.05) in the mean ratings of male and female principals on the extent of ICT usage for professional development in secondary schools in South-East, Nigeria. Recommendation is also made that principals should be encouraged by the government to attend ICT training by providing the needed funds and facilities for the programme.
Joseph Nnaemeka Chukwuma, Ifeoma Salome Chukwuma, Edith C. Edikpa, George Ohabuenyi Abah, Miriam Uche Okoye, Ijeoma Joyce Chukwuemeka-Nworu, Annastasia Uchenna Eneh and Josephine Nnenna Amoke, 2019. Philosophical Inquiry into the Extent of ICT Usage for Professional Development of Secondary School Principals. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 14: 5374-5380.