EFFECT OF USING COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTIONS ON TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CULTURAL AND TRADITIONAL ARTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONDO WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ONDO STATE.

This study examines the effect of using computer assisted instructions on teaching and learning of cultural and traditional arts within selected Secondary Schools in Ondo West Local Government, Ondo State. The population for the study comprised of all students in public and private secondary schools in Ondo. The sample consisted of one hundred (100) respondents selected through purposive sampling method. Data was selected using Sample Random Sampling Techniques. The Sample of the study consisted of 4 selected secondary schools from Ondo West Local Government Area. A total number of 25 students were randomly selected from the selected schools who served as the respondents. The Research Instrument used for the collection of data was the questionnaire. The data was statistically analyzed using simple percentage and mean. The findings of the research demonstrates that the use of Computer-Assisted Instruction enhances the teaching and learning experience in Cultural and Traditional Arts. Positive outcomes include improved student engagement, knowledge retention, understanding of concepts, and academic achievement. Despite challenges like technological limitations and resistance to change, there are clear opportunities for leveraging CAI effectively in this educational context. The acceptance of CAI by educators and students alike underscores its potential to enhance the quality of education in Cultural and Traditional Arts.