Use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a Tool for Teaching and Learning among Somali Refugees in Kenya

The Sustainable Development Goals Number 4 about inclusiveness focus on ensuring inclusive and quality education for all. These include persons who have been displaced from their countries of origin. According to United... [ view full abstract ]

The Sustainable Development Goals Number 4 about inclusiveness focus on ensuring inclusive and quality education for all. These include persons who have been displaced from their countries of origin. According to United Nations High Commission of Refugees (UNHCR), Kenya is host to approximately 500, 000 Somali refugees. Nearly all of them are located in Daadab and Kakuma refugee camps. These persons are faced with lots of challenges at the refugees’ camps. These include insecurity (threats from Al shabab terrorist), restricted movements from the camps, limited education and training among others. With that in mind, information technology can be vital in facilitating teaching and learning process in attainment of sustainable development. This study aims at evaluating the role ICT as an alternative approach to learning for Somali refugees in Kenya. In particular, the study will focus on ICT methods that are used in teaching and learning process through the digital and virtual learning modes. The participants will be sampled from the undergraduate and post-graduate students in Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual an Open Learning Programme at Daadab refugee camp.

Key: Digital, ICT, Inclusion, Learning, Teaching