TEACHERS' PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF GAMIFICATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GOMBE METROPOLIS OF GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study is design to examine teacher’s perception on the use of gamification in secondary schools in Gombe metropolis of Gombe State, Nigeria. A descriptive surveyed was adopted for the study where 200 respondents were selected using purposive and convenient sampling techniques. The primary data for the study was collected through the use of questionnaire. The questionnaires consist of 20 closed ended items designed using the four-point Likert scale of strongly agreed, Agreed, And Disagreed and Strongly Disagreed. The mean score method of data analysis was used for analyzing the data. The findings of the study revealed that Effective implementation of gamification in the teaching-learning process is affected by the perception of the teachers on gamification for teaching and learning which is Negative perception, positive perception, or mixed perception. These perceptions according to the findings of the study are affected by the Game’s usefulness, Ease of use, Learning opportunities, Subject norm, Negative effects of gaming, and Personal experience with digital games. Based on the findings of the study the following recommendations were put forward: Government should embark on a programme in assisting schools to have access to internet service and donate e-resources in the high schools and teachers need to undergo continuous in-service professional courses to enhance their computer literacy skills to help learners use e-resources.