Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Tutors Towards the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching at Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences, Mulago
Abstract
This cross-sectional study assessed tutors' knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding ICT integration in teaching at the Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences (UIAHMS), Mulago. Conducted between November 2023 to March 2024, the study employed quantitative methods with 80 tutors selected via convenience sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and analysed using SPSS v27, covering socio-demographics, ICT knowledge (11 items), attitudes (9-item Likert scale), and practices (8 items). Content validity was ensured through expert review (CVI >0.8) and pilot testing (Cronbach's α=0.78). Ethical approval was obtained from Health Tutors' College Research Committee, with participant anonymity maintained. Key findings revealed: 95% of tutors received ICT training, yet significant knowledge gaps persisted in graphic applications (81.25% unskilled) and statistical software (88.75%). While 86.25% demonstrated positive attitudes, only 21.25% showed satisfactory ICT integration, primarily using technology for accessing materials (83.75%) rather than interactive teaching (27.5%) or assessments (13.75%). The study recommends targeted training programs and institutional policy reforms to bridge the implementation gap through: 1) Department-specific ICT training focusing on pedagogical integration, 2) Institutional investment in reliable technical support systems, and 3) Policy reforms to align national ICT strategies with institutional implementation capacities. These findings contribute to understanding barriers to technology adoption in resource-constrained health education settings.
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