The Lived Experiences of Class Advisers in Updating Pupils' Data Using the Learner's Information System

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This action research entitled " The Lived Experiences of Class Advisers in Updating Pupils' Data using the Learner's Information System" is an endeavor to resolve the problem encountered by the class advisers in updating pupils' data using Learners Information System (LIS). This situation gives the researchers great interest in teachers’ experiences in updating pupils’ data using LIS as well as to determine the technical assistance the researchers can design to improve the performance of teachers who are experiencing difficulties in updating pupils' data using this facility.

METHODS

The study uses the qualitative research design using phenomenological approach through focus group discussions (FGD). The respondents were five (5) class advisers of Matipok Elementary School for school year 2018-2019 who were chosen using purposive sampling techniques. Coding, transcribing, and explicating are used to interpret the data given by the participants.

RESULTS

Based on the data presented, failure to open the account is the most common problem of the teachers. On the other hand, the unavailability of the network/system is the greatest issue being faced by class advisers based from their perceptions in updating pupils’ data using LIS. In terms of improving teachers' performance in using LIS, the researchers find ways on how to overcome these problems brought by poor internet connection.

DISCUSSIONS

Final output of this study will serve as the basis in formulating School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) wherein using ICT is the main topic in order to improve the teachers' performance in using LIS. With this end in mind, this research serves as reflective reference among teachers and school heads to re-evaluate the ICT program of the school to constantly update teachers' competence so that they can perform their role of updating students’ data.