Information and Communication Technologies: A Need for Curriculum Reform for Students With Learning Disabilities in Nigerian Schools

Eskay; M. (Ph.D.); Ezeudu; F. (Ph.D.); Aniodo; D. A. (Ph.D.)

Volume : III, Issue : IX, September - 2014

Information and Communication Technologies: A Need for Curriculum Reform for Students With Learning Disabilities in Nigerian Schools

Eskay, M. Ph. D. , Ezeudu, F. Ph. D. , Aniodo, D. A. Ph. D.

Abstract :

The present revolution in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) necessitates a total overhaul of inclusive schools and special education curriculum to reflect the change. Most schools and service delivery systems for learners with learning disabilities now adopt the use of ICT. Hence, there is urgent need to integrate ICT to special education curriculum in order to train special education teachers who can stand the test of time.This paper highlights the need for reform ofspecial education curriculum. Various changes ought about by ICT in special education curriculum, advantages of ICT, the training models, strategies, skill acquisition for effective operations. It highlights the various challenges of integrating ICT to special education curriculum and finally suggests some strategies that could be adoptedfor effective reform and integration of ICT to special education curriculum.