Coping Mechanism of Information and Communication Technology students to the Problem Encountered on the Implementation of K-12

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Republic Act (R.A) also known as Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 is an act that can help the students to enrich and improve their skills and intelligence by doing hands-on job. This study aimed to determine the coping mechanism of Information and Communication Technology students to the problem encountered on the Implementation of K-12. The main contribution of the study lies in the identification of those problems by knowing and understanding the problems which lead to the successful implementation.

METHODS

The researchers used purposive sampling method to gather the data. They also used survey questionnaires and interviews that aims to know the coping mechanism of ICT students to the problem encountered on the implementation of K-12. Specifically,forty (40) students combined from Grade 11 and Grade 12 were randomly selected to be the respondents.

RESULTS

According to the results of the study, there is a significant relationship between problems encountered and coping mechanism of the student on the Implementation of K-12. The problems encountered of students in Calamba Integrated were not enough computers, lack of internet connection, computer laboratory, class size and lacking of teacher specialized in specific subject thought.

DISCUSSIONS

The K-12 Program is widely implemented all throughout the country, Calamba Integrated School was probably not ready for the Implementation in ICT in terms of equipment's and ancillaries. The ICT students encountered problems such as not enough of computers, shortage of power connection to provide enough electricity, and poor facilities like the computer laboratory. They are integrating facility of the computer laboratory of the students in Junior High and Senior High School. The ICT teacher used seven computers for their hands on activities.