Factors in the Implementation of DepEd Computerization Program (DCP) in National High Schools in Division of Ormoc, Ormoc City: A Management Program

AUTHOR(S)

Dr. Elvin H. Wenceslao

ABSTRACT

This study determined the Implementation of DepEd Computerization Program(DCP) and Technological Competence of Teachers in National High Schools in Division of Ormoc, Ormoc City: A Management Program. This study utilized the Descriptive Evaluative Survey. This study was conducted in all National High School in Ormoc City Division, Ormoc City. The main research respondents of the study were all Secondary School Teachers and School Heads. The researcher utilized Standardized Survey Questionnaire from DepEd Order No.73 as one of the instruments used in this study. The data were treated and analyzed using the ANOVA as Statistical Tool. The study’s findings are that not all technological competence of teachers being tested is fully embraced by the teachers only in general computer operations, communication and internet, MS Word because all the teachers are required to learn upon applying in the DepEd the basic computer operations. In the implementation of DepEd computerization Program (DCP) with regard to the compliance if computer requirements, utilization of ICT equipment, Inspection and acceptance of computer packages, skills of teachers and effective governance and Hands- on training has no significant relationship on the National Achievement Test of the students. About the Compliance of computer requirements, Utilization of ICT equipment, inspection and acceptance of the computer packages, skills of teachers and effective governance, and Hands- on training of teachers as variables in the Implementation of DepEd Computerization Program to the National Career Assessment Examination of students. This is because all the National High Schools in Ormoc City Division follow the same guidelines, norms, and standards in implementing the program. Based on the study’s findings, the results show no significant difference, which means that the degree on the implementation of DepEd Computerization Program is similar to the school program/project/activity implementation that needs proper monitoring and evaluation to gain good results.