Computerization Program: Its Impact on the Work Performance of Public Elementary School Teachers in Tabaco North District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines stresses on education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports in section 10. It is also stipulated that the government shall support indigenous, appropriate, and self-reliant scientific and technological capabilities and their application to the country's productive system and national life. This leads to the creation of the Department of Education Order No. 78, s. 2010 entitled "Guidelines on the Implementation of the Department of Education Computerization Program". This program mandates the promotion of the rights of all citizens to take appropriate steps in making the use of information communication technology accessible to all.

In 1996, the Department of Education embarked on the 10-year Modernization Program which introduces the use of information technology in the improvement of teaching and learning process, educational management and operations. Teachers were one of the recipients of this initiative wherein they should embrace the changes of the ICT to teaching and learning. There should be shifting from the traditional provider of instruction to the modernized facilitator of learning.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in this study. It determined the work performance of teachers and the impact of the program (DCP) along with instructional delivery and ancillary services. Respondents also ranked the extent of every problem they've met using Department of Education computer packages.

RESULTS

The study indicated a "satisfactory" rating on the work performance of teachers using DCP along with instructional delivery and ancillary services. The impact of the DCP on the work performance of teachers, along with instructional delivery and ancillary services, posted a positive "strong" rating.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher recommended that the work performance of the teachers in Tabaco North District utilizing the DCP should be improved to reach an outstanding level. This can be achieved through regular updating of skills on a division-based training. To recognize the significant impact on the work performance of the teachers, the utilization of the DCP packages must be maximized. Proper inventory of non-functional batches must be ensured and reported at once for immediate action, replacement, and disposal. The quality of units is often compromised due to the existing government procurement policy.