Contemporary Research Analysis Journal

The study examined the limitations inhibiting the deployment of e-learning for biology teaching in secondary schools in Delta State, Nigeria.  Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. One hundred and twenty-five (125) biology teachers in public secondary schools in Ika federal constituency were the sample.  A 35 item, self-developed instrument; Questionnaire on Limitation Inhibiting E-learning Deployment (QLHED) was used for data collection. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.82 established using Cronbach’s Alpha. The three-research question were answered using mean and standard deviation (SD) and decision rules was pegged at 2.50 grand mean score.  Findings revealed the challenges of deploying e-learning in classroom in Delta state to include; lack of technology for distance learning/e-learning, lack of funds to purchase e-learning instructional technologies, non-availability of Wi-Fi in schools and high cost of buying ICT gadgets are the hindrance to e-learning deployment.  Also, poor power supply to schools, high cost of data for access to the internet, poor/no power supply to schools and inadequate ICT and e-learning infrastructure are some of the challenges teachers face while using e-learning. The study found some solutions to the challenges to include; provision of stand-by generators to ensure regular power supply, prioritize funding of schools, employment of more skilled teachers.  Based on the findings, recommendations and conclusion were made.

E-learning, Biology teaching and Challenges of teaching

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