Technological Capabilities and Level of Performance of Teachers at Pili District-Sector 2, Pili Camarines Sur

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Technological capabilities of educators and other employees is now an inevitable component of 21st century society, there is a critical need for educators to make use of their capabilities, skills and knowledge with the students as a cognitive tool for creating the knowledge workers who can think critically, analyze, and synthesis information to solve problems in variety of context and work effectively.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive-correlational method of research. The descriptive approach was used to identify the personal profile data of the respondents and their technological capabilities.

RESULTS

The respondents were good and adequate for most tasks in Communication and Internet, General Computer Operations, Graphics, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database, and Presentation Software. Regular Computer literacy program in the school must be implemented

Extent of the Technological Capabilities and Level of Performance of the Teachers

Variables t sig Remarks

Communication and Internet

Using e-mail .347

.729

Not a significant predictor

Using internet -.141 .888 Not a significant predictor

General Computer Operations

Perform Elementary Tasks 1.099 .273 Not asignificant predictor

Manipulate Files

Use keyboard for data and Program Entry .448

2.360 .655 Not a significant predictor

.019 Significant Predictor

Graphics -.696 .487 Not a significant predictor

Word Processing Spreadsheet

Database .724

.639

.835 .470 Not a significant predictor

.405 Not a significant predictor

.524 Not a significant predictor

Presentation Software (Level of significance= .05-.019

Adjusted R² ) .985 Not a significant predictor

The Pili District Sector 2, Pili Camarines Sur has a very satisfactory level of performance.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers are not fully equipped when regards to their technological capabilities.The Proposed Intervention Plan is entitled Training Program on Enhancing Technological Capabilities of Teachers.