Implementation of the Management of Learner and Basic Education Information Systems in Schools Division of Quezon: Basis for the Proposed User Guide Manual

Abstract

Introduction

The Learner and Basic Education Information Systems are used by DepEd for planning, budgeting, and policy formulation to provide technical assistance, education support services, and resources to schools and learning centers. During the implementation of the systems, problems relative to online data management have been experienced in the schools, particularly by the LIS/EBEIS coordinators. Seeing these problems, the DepEd Division of Quezon designed the District LIS Coordinators' Empowerment Program in response to the felt difficulties in the workplace. This research has the purpose to improve the management of the LIS/EBEIS in DepEd Quezon through the proposed localized User Guide Manual.

Methods

This research aimed to measure the status of LIS/EBEIS management of DepEd Quezon in terms of Quality, Efficiency, and Timeliness. It used descriptive method of research utilizing a questionnaire for quantitative aspect with an open-ended question for the researcher to collect the problems met by the respondents which were consist of 263 (67.1%) public elementary and 192 (32.9%) public secondary school LIST Coordinators in the implementation of DLISCs' Empowerment Program.

Results

Based on the data gathered, most activities about timeliness got the verbal interpretation of ahead of time, while activities measured in terms of efficiency and quality got the interpretation of very efficient and very accurate respectively both in LIS and EBEIS. Using the t-test, the result showed that there was no significant difference in the management of LIS/EBEIS when the respondents are grouped according to a curricular level which can be attributed to equal opportunities of both levels to receive the same set of orientation and instructions thru the DLISCs' Empowerment Program.

Discussions

The timeliness, efficiency, and quality of the implementation of DLISCs' Empowerment Program were evident in SDO Quezon. However, there were still problems such as issues on internet connectivity, supporting documents, system/database errors, a distance of schools, transfer of learners, and pending requests and approval and training. The proponent suggested to include training on LIS/EBEIS during In-Service training, to enhance the LIS/EBEIS systems and database, to strengthen ties with the parents as regards supporting documents and to review the proposed localized User Guide Manual to further improve the LIS/EBEIS management in DepEd Quezon.