DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2018.v06i01.003

Pages: 12-17

This study investigated basic computer literacy and level of attainment of the secondary school science teachers in Delta State Capital Territory, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 150(90 male and 60 female; 110 urban and 40 rural) science teachers from 15 secondary schools. The sample of the study was 135 (84 male and 51 female; 104 urban and 31 rural) science teachers. Seven research questions were posted. A valid and reliable instrument, basic computer literacy attainment level, was used to collect data. Mean was used to analyze the data. The results revealed that secondary school science teachers in Delta State Capital Territory have high basic computer competency level using national competency standard for computer knowledge as set up by Federal Republic of Nigeria as standard. Recommendations were given to stimulate sustainable high manpower training, of science teachers, in basic computer operations.