Attitude of Teachers Towards the Use of LMS for Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Delta State

Abstract

This research investigated teachers' perspectives on utilizing Learning Management Systems (LMS) for educational purposes in secondary schools in Delta State. The study was guided by one research question and a null hypothesis, employing a descriptive ex-post facto research design. The total population of the study consisted of 10,764 secondary school teachers in Delta State, with a sample size of 370 teachers selected using proportionate stratified and convenience sampling techniques. Data collection was done through a validated questionnaire endorsed by experts in Guidance and Counselling and Measurement and Evaluation fields. The instrument demonstrated high reliability with a Cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.84. The research question was addressed using mean and standard deviation analysis, while the hypothesis was tested using an independent samples t-test at a significance level of 0.05. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Results indicated that teachers exhibited a positive attitude towards LMS use in teaching, and there was no significant difference in attitude between male and female teachers in Delta State's secondary schools. The study recommended that more training and support should be provided to teachers on how to use LMS effectively.