Assessment of ICT Skills of Science Teachers for Online Instruction
Authors:- Cyril Francisco Forro
Abstract:-This study was conducted to assess the level of ICT skills of science teachers for online instruction and employed a qualitative-descriptive research design. This was conducted in the school year 2020-2021. This study utilized a survey questionnaire, which was adapted from National ICT Competency Standards for Teachers, in gathering the data from 37 science teachers of Koronadal National Comprehensive High School-Junior High School (KNCHS-JHS). All science teachers of KNCHS-JHS were considered as respondents of this study. The method used in the collection of data was face to face administration of survey. Frequency counting and mean were utilized to analyze the demographic profile of the respondents. In analyzing and interpreting the level of ICT skill of science teachers, mean was utilized. The findings of the study revealed that the level of ICT skills of science teachers in all standards of Domain A (Technology Operations and Concepts), Domain B (Social and Ethical), and Domain C (Pedagogical) is proficient. This is shown by the means of Domains A, B, and C which are 2.87, 2.79, and 2.84 respectively. In proficient level, teachers here can perform ICT skills independently but require guidance at times. On the other hand, the level of ICT skill of science teachers in all standards of domain D (Professional) is basic with a mean of 2.42. This means that teachers can perform ICT skills with the guidance of an ICT expert. There are also some indicators in domains A, B, and C where the level of ICT skills of science teachers is basic. Generally, the level of ICT skills science teachers is proficient. Meaning, they can perform ICT skills independently but require guidance at times. Based on the results of this study there is a need to conduct an ICT training for science teachers to further enhance some of their ICT skills/competencies. Thus, the author of this action research recommends that the proposed ICT training be conducted to the science teachers of KNCHS-JHS. The ICT training shall include all indicators which was rated basic by the respondents.