This research project was aimed at investigating the utilization of computersoftware in the teaching and learning of English language in selected secondary schools inIbadan. It is an empirical research that is complemented with series of literatureconsultation, data collection and analysis including recommendations on how computersoftware are utilized to enhance effective teaching and learning of English language. FiftyEnglish Language teachers were randomly selected from Four local governments inIbadan. A self constructed questionnaire on the utilization of computer software in theteaching and learning of English language in secondary schools was used to gather data.The data generated were analyzed using frequency counts and percentage scores. It wasfound that teachers have been making use of available computer software in their teachingprocess as little as they can while some computer software that are also needed are notaccessible and provisions are not made for them. Due to this situation and lack ofmotivation, training and provision for teachers from the appropriate quarters, teachershave been using the available computer software for other purposes than teaching. Basedon these findings, some recommendations which include the provision of suitablecomputer software for teachers, adequate training and motivation for teachers, provisionof equipment and amenities in schools including proper encouragement for teachers andstudents on adequate utilization of computer software in the teaching and learning ofEnglish language were made.TABLE OF CONTENTPAGEvii Title pageiCertification iiDedication iiiAcknowledgements ivAbstractviiTable of ContentviiiList of tablesixCHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1Background to the Study11.2Statement of the Problem 41.3Research Questions 41.4Benefits of the Study51.5Scope of the Study51.6Limitations of the Study 51.7Definition of Terms and Abbreviations6CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW2.1English language in Nigeria. 72.2Teaching and Learning of English Language in Nigerian Secondary Schools. 132.3The Role of Computer in Teaching and Learning of English Language. 162.4Utilization of Computer Software in the Teaching and Learning of English Language.232.5Computer Software that are suitable for the Teaching and Learning of EnglishLanguage in Secondary Schools.27CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY3.1The study Design37viii 3.2The Population and Sample Size 373.3Sampling Techniques383.4 Research Instruments383.5Data Procedure and Administration 393.6Method of Data Analysis 39CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF RESULT 4.1Demographic Characteristics of the English Language Teachers.404.2teachers’ utilization of computer software in the teaching of English language.424.3Computer Software that are utilized in English Language Classes.454.4Problems faced by Teachers in the course of Utilizing Computer Software inEnglish Language Classes.504.5How these Problems can be solved.53CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 5.1Summary 565.2Conclusion 585.3Recommendations 59References 61Appendix – Teachers’ Questionnaire used in the Research.6
