Exploring Teachers’ Awareness and Attitudes Towards Ergonomics Practices in the Classroom

Ebere Pearl Ezeoguine; Rebecca Yinka Kasumu

doi:10.56741/jpes.v4i01.706

Authors

Ebere Pearl Ezeoguine University of Port Harcourt https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1834-3322
Rebecca Yinka Kasumu
yinkabecky1@gmail.com
University of Port Harcourt

Keywords:

Ergonomics, Mental stress, Musculoskeletal disorders, Job satisfaction, Productivity

Abstract

This study adopted correlational research designed to explore teachers’ awareness and attitudes toward ergonomics practices in the classroom. The study was carried out at community secondary schools in Nigeria. The Population of the study is 152 teachers from the two schools. A sample of 76 teachers was used for the study. The simple random sampling technique was used for the study. The instrument used for the study is a structured questionnaire titled Exploring Teachers’ Awareness and Attitudes towards Ergonomics Practices in the Classroom (ETAAEPC) with 20 items. Face and content validity were used for the study. A reliability coefficient of 0.74 was obtained. Mean and Z-test were the statistical tools used for the study to compare two schools to observe differences in the teachers’ awareness and attitude. The study found that with the increasing use of technology in classrooms, ergonomic principles related to the use of computers, tablets, and other devices are becoming more relevant, and also teachers who are knowledgeable about digital ergonomics can better support students in using technology safely. Based on the findings, the researchers recommended that teacher training institutions and professional development bodies should develop and deliver targeted professional development workshops and training sessions.

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Author Biographies

Ebere Pearl Ezeoguine, University of Port Harcourt

is a Senior Lecturer in Educational Technology in the Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. She is an expert in Infographics and E-learning, She graduated from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria as the Best Graduating student in the 2009/2010 Academic session, with a B.Sc. (Ed.) in Computer Science, Distinctions in M.Ed (2014) and PhD (2018) in Educational Technology. Dr. Ebere has published over forty (40) scholarly articles including book chapters and conference proceedings. (email: ebere.ezeoguine@uniport.edu.ng).

Rebecca Yinka Kasumu, University of Port Harcourt

is a Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology senior lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She specializes in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and E-learning, particularly Moodle. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Technology and multiple Physics and Science Education degrees. Since joining the university in 2014, she has mentored students and served in key administrative roles. A member of several professional bodies, she has published extensively on technology integration in education. Her dedication to research, teaching, and innovation continues to impact educational practices in Nigeria and beyond (email: yinkabecky1@gmail.com).

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