Technological Competence of The Information Communication Technology (ICT) Trained Teachers and Their Teaching Performance

AUTHOR(S)

Evelyn P. Macion

ABSTRACT

This study determined the technological competence of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) trained teachers and their teaching performance in Libertad Elementary School, Isabel, Leyte Division. Based on the findings of the study, an enhanced training program was proposed.
The elementary teachers’ level of technical competence in ICT is interpreted as Very Good. This means that the ICT trained teachers have sufficient level of technical competence in the use of ICT in teaching.
The elementary teachers’ level of technological competence with regards to application is interpreted as Very Good. This means that the teachers manifest a competent knowledge and skills on ICT application. This implies sufficient use of the teachers on the ICT facilities. The elementary teachers’ level of technological understanding in ICT use is interpreted as Fair. This means that the teachers have average/less manifestation on technological understanding. This is due to the lack of practice in the classroom setting and the lack of ICT facilities that they can use.
The elementary teachers’ level of technological competence with regards to ICT integration is interpreted as Fair. This means very low knowledge and skills of the teachers to utilize the ICT in the teaching.
Generally, the technological competence of the ICT trained teachers is very good but fair on integration and technological understanding. Such result is attributed to the availability of the ICT facilities and problem on lack of resources. However, the performance of teachers was very satisfactory in spite of the lack of ICT facilities. The teachers are still very creative in making successful instructional plans. The proposed training program should be implemented.