Difficulties encountered by engineering graphics and design teachers in integrating ICT into classroom teaching: A case study of technical schools in Umgungundlovu
Mogale Simon Albert Maeko 1 * , Philani Brian Mlambo 2 , Samuel Dumazi Khoza 3
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1 Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Humanities, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, SOUTH AFRICA2 Faculty of Arts and Design, School of Education, Durban University of Technology, Pietermaritzburg, SOUTH AFRICA3 Department of Technical and Vocational Technology, Tshwane University of Technology, Soshanguve North, SOUTH AFRICA* Corresponding Author

Abstract

The integration of information and communications technology (ICT) in the engineering graphics, and design (EGD) classroom is essential to enhance learning by providing learners with advanced tools to understand abstract EGD concepts. However, there are few challenges that are proving to be a stumbling block. Hence, this study is to investigate the barriers that prevent effective integration of ICT in EGD classrooms. Nine EGD teachers from technical schools in the uMgungundlovu District of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province in South Africa were purposively sampled. The primary objective of this study was to investigate specific challenges EGD teachers face when attempting to integrate ICT tools into their teaching practices. Therefore, the study was anchored on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology and self-efficacy theories conceptual framework. To explore the phenomenon, a descriptive research approach was utilized to obtain data. As a result, data was gathered through semi-structured interviews and classroom observations which was analyzed thematically. The findings revealed a lack of ICT tools in some of the technical schools, security breaches leading to the stealing of ICT tools, and had teachers with limited technological skills, all of which contributed to hindering the effective integration of ICT in EGD classrooms. Based on the findings, the study recommends the department of basic education (DBE) in KZN to equip schools without ICT resources and implement stronger security measures to protect these resources. Moreover, the study further recommends DBE to take action to empower teachers with limited technological skills by providing training on ICT usage.

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Article Type: Research Article

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, Volume 21, Issue 11, November 2025, Article No: em2728

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/17341

Publication date: 01 Nov 2025

Online publication date: 27 Oct 2025

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