Project TICTOH: Computer Self-Efficacy of Open High School Learners

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Open High School Program, as an alternative mode of delivering secondary education play an essential role to learners who cannot attend regular programs. Since the program is considered as distance learning, it uses face-to-face lecture and validation of learners' progress. In this study the use of technology was incorporated in both teaching and learning purposes to identify the effectiveness of project plan in terms of learners' ability in applying the use of ICT.

METHODS

The descriptive survey method was employed in this study where it determined, described and analyzed the variable as measured through the administered questionnaire. Fifty-six learners across all grade levels responded to the Computer Self-Efficacy questionnaire. Quantitative analysis was applied to know the students' level of confidence.

RESULTS

Descriptive statistics analysis of the CSE questionnaire found that learners achieved high level of confidence in terms of using computer after the actual training was held for 30 weeks compared to the pre-assessment period. Learners with very low level of confidence with using computer showed development from very low to fair level of confidence. It was done through teaching them basic lessons, demonstrate to them the skills they needed to learn with application of technology to actual work situation. Learners who belong to high level of confidence ended with very high level of confidence.

DISCUSSIONS

The implemented project plan on teaching ICT to Open High served as an avenue to acknowledge the need of ICT lessons to OHSP learners.