INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS OF ACADEMICS & RESEARCH

Abstract

Competencies for integrating ICT in the teaching refer to knowledge and skills about ICT. UNESCO looks at competence in terms of understanding how ICT is used and what value it adds in teaching. Studies suggest the success of integrating ICT in schools all over the world has not been automatic. The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of level of competency of English Teachers in integrating ICT in the English subject in Secondary Schools in Kenya. Descriptive survey research design was used to gather information on the status of integrating ICT in teaching English in secondary schools in Kisumu County. This study targeted a population of 61 respondents which will include 48 teachers of English, 12 Principals in 12 ICT model secondary schools in Kisumu County 1 County Quality Assurance Officer. The 12 schools were targeted as they are pioneer schools under the Economic stimulus program. The study showed that English teachers have some basic educational and professional qualification in ICT in secondary school subjects in Kenya