Title: INTEGRATION OF ICT TOOLS IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR QUALITY INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY.

Authors:
Ejiofor, T.E., Onu, F.M. Bassey, N.N., Okechukwu, C.F. & Nwoke, R.C.

Abstract: Abstract Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become part of individual lives in the 21st century. ICT is often employed to improve the quality of instructional delivery to help in equipping the students with relevant skills and knowledge. This paper stressed on the integration of ICT tools in Agricultural Education Curriculum for Quality Instructional Delivery. The paper dealt with the ICT tools that can be integrated in agricultural education curriculum; ways ICT tools can enhance quality instructional delivery; benefits of integrating ICT in Agricultural education curriculum; challenges of integrating ICT in agricultural education curriculum and strategies for enhancing ICT integration in agricultural education curriculum. Therefore, for effective integration of ICT in agricultural education curriculum, it was recommended that teachers of Agricultural education should be trained periodically; sufficient ICT facilities should be provided; there should be constant power supply; internet services should be enhanced, among others. Key Words: ICT, Integration, Agricultural Education, Curriculum, Quality and Instructional delivery

Publication Date: 2018-06-09