The Impact of ICT in Teaching Technology and Livelihood Education in Relation to Students' Performance at Lumbang na Matanda National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The teacher is an important factor in the teaching-learning process because s/he helps in building the foundation of the students in order to become a better person. The teacher helps in molding the students to become useful, upright, and active citizens of the community. This study was undertaken to identify and assess the Teachers Competencies in Teaching Technology and Livelihood Education in relation to Students' Performance of Lumbang na Matanda National High School of Calaca District, Division of Batangas during the school year 2016-2017.

METHODS

Descriptive method and a questionnaire are used to gather data. The respondents involved ten (10) teachers at Lumbang na Matanda National High School of Calaca District, Division of Batangas, 2016-2017. The statistical tools used were frequency, percentage and ranking method.

RESULTS

Based on the responses, the teachers' competencies in teaching Technology and Livelihood Education are a) mastery of subject matter; b) utilization of teaching strategies; c) utilization of instructional materials; d) motivational techniques; e)classroom management; and f) evaluation of learning outcomes. It can be gleaned that the most mastered competency of T.L.E teachers is classroom management. The least mastered competency is the utilization of teaching strategies. There are several student-related problems that are encountered by the teachers in teaching T.L.E: a) lack of financial support; b) lack of encouragement; c) lack of guidance; and d) more time spent on leisure activities. It was revealed in the study that the most common problem encountered by the teachers is that most of the students' time is spent on leisure activities.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings in this study suggest that the teachers must focus on utilizing the teaching strategies to have a better outcome in the teaching-learning process. There must also be strict supervision on how the students would divide their time when it comes to leisure and study. Open communication among teacher, parents, guardians and student is highly recommended. The school must strengthen its programs in reinforcing the teaching abilities of its teachers in order to come up with an outstanding outcome.