Open AccessInformation And Communication Technology (ICT) Utilization In Technical-Vocational Schools In Region V: Basis For Five-Year ICT Development Plan
Author(s) -
Prolucen C. Velarde,
Richie C. Velarde,
Cheryll V. Bermudo,
Relly C. Velarde
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
proceedings journal of interdisciplinary research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2423-298X
pISSN - 2423-2998
DOI - 10.21016/irrc.2015.au25ef98o
Subject(s) - information and communications technology , competence (human resources) , checklist , vocational education , psychology , medical education , mathematics education , engineering , pedagogy , computer science , medicine , world wide web , social psychology , cognitive psychology
The study was conducted focused on the utilization of Information and Communication Technology in Technical-Vocational Schools in Region V, Philippines, School Year 2011-2012. It determined the profile of teachers, adequacy of ICT equipment, competence of teachers and their relationships. The data were gathered through a questionnaire-checklist formulated by the researcher. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ensured. Findings revealed that the majority of the teachers are 26 years old and above. Three-fourths of them have attended a very minimal number (1-3 times) of ICT – related training. Eighty-four percent of the teachers have master’s degrees; fifty percent of them have served the government for more than 10 years; fifty-eight percent were occupying Teacher I position; twelve percentage designated to different administrative functions. There is fairly adequate ICT tools and equipment and the teachers are competent in working with word processors only. Furthermore, the age of teachers and the competences is significantly related to using ICT tools and equipment. The researcher concluded that there is a dearth of ICT-related training for teachers of all age levels and ICT tools and equipment should be procured to sustain the development of competence among teachers. It is recommended therefore to implement the proposed ICT development plan and the conduct of further research on the extent of utilization of ICT tools and equipment along the actual teaching-learning process.