Increasing the ICT Competence Level of Pagbilao West Elementary School Teachers Using one Hour a Day Hands-on Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The goal of this action research was to increase the ICT competence level of PWES teachers through the One Hour a Day Hands-On Program.

METHODS

This action research used the descriptive type of research with questionnaires as its main guide. The study was conducted in Pagbilao West Elementary School, Pagbilao Quezon involving 19 teachers. Relevant data for this action research were gathered through a validated self-devised questionnaire. Responses were treated statistically using simple percentage and weighted arithmetic mean.

RESULTS

The study revealed that the One Hour A Day Hands-On Program is effective in increasing the ICT competence level of Pagbilao West Elementary School teachers. Most commonly used ICT by teachers were personal laptop computers (13 or 64.42%), printers (12 or 63.15%), internet (10 or 52.63%), digital cameras (6 or 31.58%), other gadgets, i.e., flash drives, CD, Wi-Fi (4), and personal desktop computers (3 or 15.78%). Before the implementation of OHADHOP, the ICT competence, knowledge, and skills of Pagbilao West Elementary School teachers registered a general weighted mean of 1.95. This indicated that Elementary School teachers had a less than competent rating. After OHADHOP, their competence registered a general weighted mean of 2.60. This indicated that Pagbilao West Elementary School teachers had gained a competent rating.

DISCUSSIONS

PWES teachers are using basic ICT tools and do not possess the necessary skills towards innovative teaching and learning. They use and apply basic ICT tools with the desire to achieve innovative teaching and learning. It is recommended to the school administrator to consider the One Hour A Day Hands-On Program to support teachers' ICT competence level. Also, there is an urgent need to increase the level of ICT competency among teacher-educators especially as regards concepts and operations of technology.