ISSN: 2320-5407 Int. J. Adv. Res. 4(8), 1639-1649 1639 Journal Homepage: - www.journalijar.com Article DOI: Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/1374 DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/1374 RESEARCH ARTICLE ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS/TEACHERS TO THE USE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY(ICT) IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA, NIGERIA. Obiegbu, Ifeyinwa Rita (Ph.D). Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Manuscript Info Abstract ……………………. ……………………………………………………………… Manuscript History Received: 12 June 2016 Final Accepted: 19 July 2016 Published: August 2016 Key words:- Attitude, ICT, e-learning, computer, instruction. The integration of ICT into education is desirable but it has not been fully exploited in the teaching and learning of English language in many secondary schools in Nigeria. This may not be unconnected with their attitude towards this modem innovation. Against this background, this study is aimed at investigating the attitude of teachers and students to the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning of English at the Senior Secondary School level in Awka. This study adopted a descriptive research design method while simple random sampling technique was used to select 22 out of 74 senior secondary schools in the area. A total of 15 teachers and 296 students were sampled and data were obtained through two distinct instruments designed for the purpose. The reliability co-efficient of the instruments were 75 and 69 respectively. Descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that teachers have positive attitude to the use of ICT in teaching while students believed it should be for only those in the sciences. Also, it was revealed that the commonest ICT facilities being used by the respondents were computer and mobile phones while teachers believed that ICT could be used to teach all aspects of English. On the basis of this, it was recommended that the use of ICT should be encouraged in teaching English in schools. Copy Right, IJAR, 2016,. All rights reserved. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Introduction:- The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education has been a priority in most advanced countries but progress has been uneven especially in the developing countries such as Nigeria. BECTA - British Educational Communication and Technology Agency (2006) reveals that there are considerable differences of e-maturity among various nations. Schools in most countries however are at the early phase of ICT adoption. The Nigerian government realizes the inestimable role of ICT in the National Policy on Education (2004) and states and government shall provide necessary infrastructure and training for Corresponding Author:- Obiegbu, Ifeyinwa Rita (Ph.D) Address:- Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.