Issues and Concerns Encountered by Elementary Teachers in Teaching Information Communication Technology in Schools in Zone 2 of Infanta District: Basis for an Intervention

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The aim of this study was to determine the issues and concerns of elementary teachers in integrating ICT in teaching among selected schools in Zone 2. The results of the study served as the basis to design the best intervention program.

METHODS

Quantitative

RESULTS

The overall weighted mean of issues encountered by elementary teachers in schools in integrating ICT was verbally interpreted as partially. It showed that most of the teacher-respondent considered producing a text using a word processing program as one with "a lot" of concern. Concerns of teachers in integrating ICT skills in teaching is partially observed and agreed by the elementary teachers in Zone 2. The teacher-respondents strongly agreed that the intervention programs for teacher-respondents in ICT integration are most needed in their field.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the data gathered, an insufficient number of computers played much to various issues among elementary teachers in integrating ICT in teaching style. Due to limited computers in school and at home, teachers still lack skills in using or integrating ICT in their teaching style, that also upset the learning process.

Computers must be sufficient for simultaneous practice and usage during the integration of ICT in teaching; usual hands-on for all learners is a must. Teachers are recommended to enhance their professional skills in handling or using the computer during the integration of ICT in teaching style.