Technology Literacy of Teachers in Sta. Cruz Elementary School, District I&ndash;A, Division of Antipolo City

Ma. Isabel  Lumagbas,

Technology Literacy of Teachers in Sta. Cruz Elementary School, District I–A, Division of Antipolo City

Discipline: Education

Abstract:

The study aimed to determine the level of technology literacy of teachers in Sta. Cruz Elementary School, District I – A, Division of Antipolo City. Descriptive survey research design was applied utilizing a researcher-made questionnaire-checklist as a tool in gathering the needed data on the technology literacy among two-hundred one (201) teacher-respondents with respect to computer operation and utilization, delivery of instruction and assessment of pupils’ performance. The study revealed that the teacher-respondents of this study are mostly 41-50 years old and are female. The majority have Baccalaureate degrees and have not taken up graduate studies. Many have been in the service of teaching for 5-9 years. The level of technology literacy of teachers with respect to computer operation and utilization, delivery of instruction and assessment of pupil’s performance is found to be Literate. The test on the significant difference on the level of technology literacy of teachers with respect to computer operation and utilization, delivery of instruction and assessment of pupil’s performance in terms of their age, sex and length of service accepted the null hypothesis. On the contrary, with respect to educational attainment, the null hypothesis is rejected. It was recommended that school administrators should provide administrative, technical and financial support for faculty to ensure quality instruction in the use of ICT. Teachers should be exposed to more instructional technology activities to enhance their level of competencies in Information and Communication Technology.

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