Ict in Teaching Economics

Abstract

The aim of the study was to ascertain Economics students’ perceptions about the state of the use technology in the teaching of Economics in selected in Tashkent state university of economics. The study was a descriptive type which employed the survey design. Respondents of this study comprised 150 students from Tashkent state university of economics. The data were analyzed using frequency and percent ages, mean and standard deviation, and independent sample t-test statistical techniques. The findings of the study revealed that technological tools such as computers, presentation software and projectors, can be employed in the teaching of Economics. Again, it was found that Economics teachers rarely make use of available technologies in the teaching of the subject. Further, students were also found to exhibit positive attitude when technology is used in teaching. Finally, the study revealed that there was no significant difference in the SHS Economics students’ perspectives when technology is used in Economics lessons based on gender. It was recommended that Tashkent state university of economics should organize seminars and in-service training for Economics teachers as way of exposing them to the types of technology and how to use them in teaching.