Assessing the Availability and Application of E-Learning Resources in Schools of Midwifery in Anambra State

Authors

  • Obiageli Ifeoma Ikwuka Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • Helen Simon Nwafor School of Midwifery, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Nkpor, Anambra State, Nigeria
  • Christiana Ebele Dike School of Midwifery, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Nkpor, Anambra State, Nigeria
  • Lydia Ijeoma Eleje Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • Theresa Nkiru Uzor Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
  • David Chibuike Ikwuka Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus, Nnewi, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24203/ajeel.v9i6.6801

Keywords:

Midwifery, E-learning, ICT, Midwife tutors, Resources

Abstract

This study assessed the availability and application of e-learning resources in schools of midwifery in Anambra State. This descriptive survey design study was guided by two research questions. 88 midwife tutors in the five schools of Midwifery in Anambra State made-up the population. The sample is the same as the population as the population is of manageable size. Checklist was used to obtain data and the data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The validation of the instrument was done by three specialists. Cronbach alpha method was used to test the reliability and the alpha coefficients of 0.73 and 0.75 respectively were gotten for sections A and B. The findings revealed that few e-learning resources were available and utilized in schools of midwifery in Anambra State. The implications of the study were highlighted and it was recommended that government should organize seminars and workshops to train nurse tutors on the usage of e- resources to improve learning in nursing schools. Also suggestions for further studies were made.

Author Biographies

Obiageli Ifeoma Ikwuka, Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Educational Foundations and Senior Lecturer 

Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Educational Foundations and Lecturer 

Theresa Nkiru Uzor, Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education, Lecturer

David Chibuike Ikwuka, Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus, Nnewi, Nigeria

Department of Human Physiology and Lecturer 

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2021-12-31

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Ikwuka, O. I. ., Nwafor, H. S., Dike, C. E., Eleje, L. I., Uzor, T. N., & Ikwuka, D. C. (2021). Assessing the Availability and Application of E-Learning Resources in Schools of Midwifery in Anambra State. Asian Journal of Education and E-Learning, 9(6). https://doi.org/10.24203/ajeel.v9i6.6801

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