Level of Competency among Teachers of Palahanan Elementary School on the Utilization of Computer

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher produced this study to assess the level of competency among teachers of Palahanan Elementary School as regards their ICT skills and the pertinent teaching-learning process during the school year 2016-2017.

METHODS

The questionnaire was used as the main instrument in gathering data. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistical methods such as ranking and weighted mean. The respondents of the study were the 22 teachers of Palahanan Elementary School, in San Juan West District, San Juan, Batangas during the school year 2016-2017.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study, the researcher drew the following conclusions: (1) Most teachers recorded pupils' grades with a computer. (2) Most of the teachers made their tests with computers. (3) Microsoft Word is a popular computer application used by teachers. Most of the teachers are competent using this application. (4) Microsoft Excel is the second computer application used by teachers. Most of the teachers are competent using this application.

DISCUSSIONS

To highlight the findings and conclusions of the study, the following recommendations were hereby endorsed: (1) Motivate teachers in using the internet. If necessary, the school should have access to the internet. (2) Encourage teachers to maximize their computer utilization on their teaching process. (3) Teachers must have knowledge of using Microsoft Publisher. (4) Implementation of Action Plan about the utilization of computers on the teaching process was highly recommended.