TEACHING AFRICAN ORAL LITERATURE IN TECHNOLOGY DRIVEN AGE: IMPORTANCE, TEACHERS ROLE AND CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA.

Abstract

In the twenty-first century, with information and communication
technology (ICT) taking centre stage, professional literature teachers
in every school should be giving serious consideration to updating
the teaching and study of African Oral Literature (AOL). The review
examined a number of factors, including the importance of AOL in
Nigerian education, including the preservation of cultural heritage
and the encapsulation of customs, beliefs, values, and histories of
the country's ethnic communities. It also listed the duties of teachers
in fostering inclusivity and diversity, mediating conflicts, and
facilitating narratives. The article addressed obstacles faced by
teachers when implementing technology, including limited access to
technology, inadequate training and professional development, and
resistance to change. It was determined that if teachers are wellversed in the usage of contemporary technology, teaching AOL can
be more resourceful in the technological age. It was suggested that
teachers, particularly those working in remote locations, receive
thorough training in the use of contemporary technology to
enhance the teaching of African oral literature for sociocultural
development, among other goals.
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