Qualitative Research of Behavioral and Cognitive Effects of ICT to Grade 11 Students of Sta. Clara Senior High School
Keywords:
hindrance, diverse, enhancement, cognitiveAbstract
INTRODUCTION
This study determines the behavioral and cognitive effects of ICT. It deals with the evolution of technology that affects the student's performance whether at school or at home. The researchers examine the fast and advance enhancement of Information Communication Technology in the 21st century. Often these innovations are being developed from time to time, yet the effects of these changes in ICT manipulate the behavioral and cognitive aspects of a student. In this study, the researchers had noticed the need of the community especially the students in terms of their learning progress and diverse behavior towards their peers.
METHODS
This is a type of qualitative research which uses phenomenological grounded theory approach. The researchers focus on the Senior High School students of Sta. Clara Senior High School. 10 female or male students and teachers were responded to a set of semi structured questions. In the data gathered through qualitative analysis, the researchers defined that ICT can be a hindrance to success of the students both in academics and behavioral aspects.
RESULTS
Most of the informants of the study said that ICT had a lot of impacts that may lead into destruction on the development of an individual. In accordance to the result, teachers and parents are responsible for their children to have knowledge about ICT. They are the one who is capable of guiding their children. As a government employee, teachers are the one who must impart their knowledge about the proper use of ICT. In this way, the children will focus on their academics and personality development at all aspects.
DISCUSSIONS
The results demonstrate the lacking of awareness of the students about the effects of Information Communication Technology on their everyday performance in school. As conclusion, the researchers highly recommend to manage their time as students, dividing their time in school and for social interaction.
