Competency level on ICT of the public elementary and secondary school teachers in Brgy. Poblacion of Baleno, Masbate

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The 21st century brings so many changes in the Philippine educational system. The role of information and communication technology (ICT) is becoming very indispensable. Gone are the days where teachers find difficulty in the preparation of instructional materials, accomplishing school forms, executing lesson with the use of teaching, and checking and recording students' grades.

METHODS

The researcher made use of the descriptive-survey method of research to present, analyze, and interpret the data gathered. This method is generally employed in studies that have the chief purpose of describing the phenomena to ascertain what caused them and what their value and importance are. The main data-gathering instrument was the questionnaire. The data gathered were analyzed through the use of frequency percentage for the profile of public elementary and secondary school teachers and their suggestions for enhancing the ICT competency of the respondents. Weighted mean was also used for measuring the level of competency on ICT of the respondents and the problems they encountered on ICT and rank order was used for their suggestions for enhancing the ICT competency of the public.

RESULTS

Both public elementary and secondary teachers are degree holders, the majority of which belong to the age bracket 51-60 years and have been in the service from 11 to 15 years. The competency level of the respondents was interpreted as competent. As to teacher and school-related problems such as the lack of knowledge, skill, time for ICT learning, factors such as no laptop, tablet, lapel, cellphone incapable in connecting to the internet, no projector, lack of computer supplies, not have an internet connection, and no skilled computer operator was interpreted as less serious. The topmost suggestion of the teacher to enhance the ICT competency of the respondents is to give them a chance to attend training on ICT.

DISCUSSIONS

The level of competency of the elementary and secondary public school teacher in Brgy. Poblacion of Baleno, Masbate coincides with the study conducted by Yusuf (2011), which results show that students-teachers are competent in the use of a few basic ICT tools and have a positive attitude towards ICT. However, the study differs on the respondents and the local of the study. Schools also should provide ICT equipment through their school MOOE so teachers will be equipped in using ICT for the benefit of the students as well as lighten the work of the teacher. Future researchers may conduct a study onthe role of ICT coordinators on ICT competency of the teachers.