The Relevance of ICT in the Teaching of Mother Tongue

  • Olayinka Omolayo ATURAMU Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Keywords: Relevance, ICT, Teaching, mother tongue

Abstract

We are in the days or increasing technology. New ideas systems and ways of doing things emerge every day. The usefulness of information and communication technology as a facilitator or effective teaching of indigenous language or mother tongue cordially be over-emphasized. Scientific thinking and learning requires an adequate command of languages for the effectives use and understanding of concepts. Hence this summation  is making relevant suggestions and recommendations that will enhance optimum of modern instructional technology in the teaching of mother tongues in Nigeria.

Author Biography

Olayinka Omolayo ATURAMU, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Department of Languages & Linguistics, 

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Published
2023-05-21