Utilization of ICT in Improving the Academic Performance of the Grade VI Pupils in Filipino at San Juan West Central School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Having a good mastery in Filipino through the utilization of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) is one key towards realization of a globally competitive nation. It is an avenue of technological innovations which are considered signs of advancement and competence of a country to adapt in a challenging world and pave the way through tough competition. In order to handle students effectively, teachers should be equipped with adequate knowledge and skills of Filipino concepts so that they will have the authority to compete in meeting these global challenges. The main purpose of this study was to increase the level of performance in Filipino of Grade 6 pupils of San Juan West Central School through ICT Utilization.

METHODS

This study employed the descriptive method of research in which the researchers administered a questionnaire and conducted a focus group among respondents. The researcher coordinated with the involvement of the pupils and teachers to assist in identifying the problems and challenges in winning stakeholders: basis for school development plan. The study considered only 45 pupils who obtained scores under emergent. The level of acceptability of the utilized ICT materials was evaluated and reviewed by three expert teachers in Filipino with the use of a questionnaire. This study was conducted during the first semester of SY 2017 -2018.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that the use of ICT materials was a great help to increase the mastery level of pupils in every competency in the Filipino subject. The activities included in the utilized ICT materials which were suited to the needs of the learners and the level of pupils’ intelligence and lessons become easy to understand.

DISCUSSIONS

This part presents the analysis and interpretation of the gathered data after the administration of the research instruments. This study part discussed the utilization of ICT in improving the academic performance of the Grade VI pupils in Filipino at San Juan West Central School. The result showed that there was an improvement in the Grade VI students’ performance in Filipino although the performance rating after one quarter remains below the SDO standard. The utilized ICT materials in Filipino are a useful material in improving academic performance and was highly acceptable. The Grade VI pupils involved during the pre-test were below mastery level, thus they needed to use utilized ICT materials in Filipino to improve their performance.