INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONTECHNOLOGY (ICT) TO TEACHING AND LEARNING FUNCTIONALLITERACY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The paper examines integration of information and communication technology to teaching and learning functional literacy in Nigeria. Functional literacy is a proliferation for human development. Many adult literacy centres seem to focus mainly on the teaching of the skills of reading, writing and calculation. This paper elucidates various ways of building functionality in adult literacy programmes through the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The functional potentials of ICT in adult literacy programmes include critical consciousness, improved productivity; improved political participation, eradication of poverty, and maintaining relevance in the changing world. Discussions were made on how ICT can enhance the teaching of functional literacy. Conclusion was drawn and the following recommendations were made: ICT should be integrated into adult literacy programme, adult educators and instructors should be trained in the use of ICT in teaching and learning process and the government should provide sufficient financial support for adult literacy programme.