Title: Challenges for teachers in integrating ICT into geography teaching and promoting map reading skills in secondary schools in Namibia

Authors: Abisai Himulayi Angala; Muhammad Rafi

Addresses: East China Normal University, Shanghai, China ' Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract: The study examines how teachers face challenges in integrating ICT into geography classes and promoting map reading skills in secondary schools in Namibia. A qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews was used to survey 15 geography teachers in Outjo, Kunene Region, Namibia, and the data was analysed using NVivo software. The results showed that geography teachers need ICT-based classrooms, effective learning management systems and computer training programs. The results also highlighted barriers such as lack of resources, technological infrastructure and teacher training, including pedagogical skills to apply ICT in geography teaching. Research suggests that Namibia's Ministry of Education needs to improve technology integration in classrooms by offering professional development workshops, updating policies and providing sufficient ICT resources to bridge the digital divide.

Keywords: challenges; geography; ICT; map reading; digital skills; Namibia.

DOI: 10.1504/IJSMARTTL.2025.146287

International Journal of Smart Technology and Learning, 2025 Vol.4 No.3, pp.261 - 277

Received: 27 Jul 2024
Accepted: 11 Sep 2024
Published online: 16 May 2025 *