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DIGITAL LITERACY LEVEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

SUPPORT TO INTERMEDIATE INFORMATION
AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(ICT) TEACHERS

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the
Graduate Education Department
ST. CATHERINE’S COLLEGE
Carcar City, Cebu

In Fulfilment
of the Requirements for the Degree
MASTER OF EDUCATION

MARILYN MAUNES ABADILLA

April 2019
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APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled, “DIGITAL LITERACY LEVEL AND

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO INTERMEDIATE ICT (INFORMATION
AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY) TEACHERS,” prepared and
submitted by MARILYN M. ABADILLA, in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of MASTER OF EDUCATION (MED), has been examined and is
hereby recommended for acceptance and approval for Oral Examination.

DESIGN HEARING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SR. MA. FE V. LOBETOS, O.P.

Chairman
CHRISTIAN H. NABELLA,Dev.Ed.D. CANDELARIO M. AYTONA, Ed.D.
Adviser Member
ARCHIE M. TORCEND,Ed.D.
Member
GRACELYN B. BAGARES,Dev.Ed.D. NENITA V. LAPINGCAO,Ed.D.
Member Member

APPROVED BY the Committee on Oral Examination with a rating of

PASSED.

PANEL OF EXAMINERS

SR. MA. FE V. LOBETOS, O.P.

Chairman
CHRISTIAN H. NABELLA,Dev.Ed.D. CANDELARIO M.
AYTONA,Ed.D.
Adviser Member
ARCHIE M. TORCENDE,Ed.D.
Member
GRACELYN B. BAGARES,Dev.Ed.D. NENITA V. LAPINGCAO,Ed.D.
Member Member

ACCEPTED AND APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements

for the degree MASTER OF EDUCATION (MED).

Comprehensive Examination : PASSED

Design Hearing : PASSED
ORAL EXAMINATION : PASSED

CANDELARIO M. AYTONA, Ed.D.

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Dean, Graduate School

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

DIGITAL LITERACY LEVEL AND ADMINISTRATIVE

SUPPORT TO INTERMEDIATE INFORMATION
AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
(ICT) TEACHERS

MARILYN M. ABADILLA
marilyn.abadilla@deped.gov.ph
Saint Catherine’s College

CHRISTIAN H. NABELLA, Dev.Ed. D.

christian.nabella@deped.gov.ph
Saint Catherine’s College

This study assessed the digital literacy level and administrative support to
intermediate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) teachers of
Carcar City Division, Carcar City, Cebu for the school year 2018-2019 as basis for
ICT Enhancement Program. This study primarily made use of quantitative
method of research employing descriptive correlational study. Data gathered
were treated statistically using weighted mean, ranking method, and pearson r.
As revealed in this study, the digital literacy level of the respondents was literate
in word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, internet as well as in email. The
respondents seldom implemented Information Communication and Technology
(ICT) as instructional tools in terms of methods and techniques, instructional
skills, instructional materials, and accommodation facilities. Administrative
support was available in terms of number of computer units, internet connection,
computer laboratory, computer tables & chairs and lighting and air conditioning
unit were not available. It was found out that there was a significant
relationship between the digital literacy level and the implementation of
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as instructional tools and was
further found out that there was a significant relationship between the extent of
implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as
instructional tools and administrative support. Insufficient number of computer
units, lack of ICT Instructional materials, too crowded class ratio versus the
computer laboratory size were some of the challenges encountered by the
respondents. Hence, the proposed ICT-enhancement program was designed.

Keywords: digital literacy level, administrative support, intermediate ICT

teachers, descriptive correlation; Carcar City, Cebu, Philippines
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The researcher wishes to acknowledge all the people who contributed

much in the preparation of this study:

To the members of the panel of examiners headed by the chairman, SR.

Ma. Fe V. Lobetos,O.P., Dr. Candelario M. Aytona, and Dr. Nenita V. Lapingcao,

Dr. Archie Torcende and Dr. Gracelyn B. Bagares for the effort in improving this

study;

To my ever clever and dynamic adviser, Dr. Christian H. Nabella, my

heartfelt appreciation for being always available whenever the researcher needs

help as well as sharing his expertise to help substantiate this study;

To the principals of Bolinawan Elementary School, Ocaña Central

Elementary School and Upland Elementary School for allowing me to conduct a

survey of their teachers;

To all the teacher-respondents for providing me accurate information by

answering religiously the research questionnaires;

To my husband Miguelito T. Abadilla, for always giving me consideration

in all my decisions and for the unceasing love, care and support in this endeavor;

To my one and only beloved daughter as my inspiration in my daily

undertakings; and

Most importantly to God Almighty, who is the source of everything for

giving me strength, wisdom, and guidance in my journey. Thank you very much.

MARILYN MAUNES ABADILLA

Researcher
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DEDICATION

This work is heartily dedicated to my husband, Miguelito T. Abadilla, my

one and only supportive daughter; Mary Divine M. Abadilla, my parents; Mrs.

Benedicta C. Maunes, my sisters; Ma. Theresa M. Ondap, Eden M. Bagohin,

Merlyn C. Maunes, my brother; Gildo C. Maunes, Sr., relatives and friends, and

lastly to my “Tatay”, Melanio Aguilar who is now in heaven.

Marilyn
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE …………………………………. i

APPROVAL SHEET …………………………………. ii

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY …………………………………. iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT …………………………………. iv

DEDICATION …………………………………. v

TABLE OF CONTENTS …………………………………. vi

LIST OF TABLES …………………………………. viii

LIST OF FIGURES …………………………………. ix

Chapter Page

1. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

INTRODUCTION
Rationale …………………………………. 1
Theoretical Background …………………………. 3

THE PROBLEM
Statement of the Problem …………………………. 7
Null Hypothesis …………………………. 8
Significance of the Study …………………………. 8

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design …………………………………. 9
Flow of the Study …………………………………. 9
Environment …………………………………. 12
Respondents …………………………………. 14
Instruments …………………………………. 14
Data - Gathering Procedure ……………………….… 15
Treatment of the Data …………………………. 15
DEFINITION OF TERMS …………………………………. 16

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES… 20

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3. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

OF DATA …………………………………. 26

4. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION, AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings …………………………………. 44

Conclusion …………………………………. 45
Recommendations …………………………………. 45

5. OUTPUT OF THE STUDY 46

REFERENCE LIST …………………………………. 52

APPENDICES
Appendix A TRANSMITTAL LETTER………. 54

Appendix B RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE… 55

CURRICULUM VITAE…………………………………. 64
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LIST OF TABLES

Table Page

1 Respondents of the Study 14

2 Digital Literacy Level of the Respondents in Word 27

Processing

3 Digital Literacy Level of the Respondents in 28

Spreadsheets

4 Digital Literacy Level of the Respondents in 30

Presentations

5 Digital Literacy Level of the Respondents in Internet 31

6 Digital Literacy Level of the Respondents in E-mail 32

7 Summary of Digital Literacy Level of the Respondents 33

8 Methods and Techniques Used by the Teachers 34

9 Instructional Skills 35

10 Instructional Materials 36

11 Accommodation Facilities 37

12 Summary of the extent of implementation of Information 38

and Communication Technology (ICT) as instructional tools

13 Administrative Support 38

14 Summary of the administrative support has been 39

Extended

15 Relationship between Digital Literacy Level and the 40

Extent of Implementation of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) as Instructional Tools

16 Relationship between extent of implementation of Information

and Communication Technology (ICT) as Instructional Tools
and Administrative Support 41
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17 Challenges Encountered by the Teachers in Implementing 42

ICT as Instructional Tools

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page

1 Theoretical Framework of the Study ……………………… 4

2 Flow of the Study ………………………………………… 11

3 Location Map ……………………..…………………. 13