Enhancing teaching and learning of the Igbo language through information communication technology (ICT)

Best practice for sustainability

Abstract

Language, undoubtedly, is a crucial tool for communication and interaction in the globe. As the world develops from one level to another so also has man continued to develop new ideas and new ways of living and doing things. When these new ideas and ways are introduced effectively, they aid in enhancing both the individual and societal progress and development. Today, the world is globalizing in all the facets of human endeavours, be it commerce and industries, in education, in politics, in economics, in religion and so on. This paper, therefore, sets out to investigate how to enhance the teaching and learning of the Igbo language through Information Communication Technology to enable the language be sustained. The paper identifies some of the tools to be employed in the teaching and learning of the Igbo language. It also addresses some of the problems, which are likely to militate against the teaching and learning of the Igbo language. The work recommends among others; effective documentation, compilation of standard comprehensive Igbo dictionary and government intervention.