Management Plan for Collaborative Use of Technological Resources in Industrial Arts

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research was conducted on the premise that all schools can provide quality if only they will explore all possible avenues to improve the whole operation of the institution. This will be made possible with having a management plan. Guided by this output, the schools will be able to remarkably improve the teaching and learning process. The study aimed to assess the school heads and Industrial Arts teachers on the adequacy of technological resources and the level of the teacher's competencies on the use of technological tools, identify the problems encountered by teachers and proposed management plan in Batangas City.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method where data were collected through a research-structured questionnaire. The researcher gathered supplemental information through interviews. The survey questionnaires were administered to all the respondents of this study to find out the adequacy of technological resources and the level of the teacher's competencies on the use of technological tools, identify the problems encountered by IA teachers and proposed management plan for technological resource in Batangas City.

RESULTS

The school heads revealed that there are inadequate technological resources while adequate as assessed by teachers. Teachers are competent in the use of technological tools. The respondents often encountered problems in Industrial Arts particularly in the inadequacy of materials, tools, and equipment. The proposed management plan for the improvement of collaborative use of the technological resource of public secondary schools in Batangas City. The findings of the study reveal that to assess the adequacy of overall resources at the school to support students to overcome education barriers related to poverty, there should be the adequacy of staffing resources for students who require extra support to address learning gaps.

DISCUSSIONS

This study showed that collaborative use of technological resource in Batangas City public secondary schools enhanced the teacher's competencies. Problems encountered in industrial arts can be managed through a management plan that will benefit teachers and students. A stronger partnership may be developed between the school and other stakeholders to enhance the collaborative use of technological resources. The output of this study, a management plan, when implemented effectively, can be endorsed to other administrators for the utilization of this is a potent vehicle towards the attainment of the goals of the school.