Assessment on The Information-Communication Technology Literacy of Principals of Health School

Abstract

The study determinedanassessment of the Information-Communications Technology literacy of the principal of health school in Eastern Visayas Region, Philippines. This was conducted randomly selected central health schools in thirteen (13) divisions in the Department of Education. A total of 505 respondents, one hundred one (101) of whom were central school principals, 101 district supervisors, and 303 teachers who rated the principal's performance along with the following indicators:Occupational Competence, Professional and Personal Competence, Attendance and Punctuality and Plus Factors. A survey questionnaire was used to gather the data relevant to the study. The obtained data were tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted through frequency counts, mean, percentage of distribution, and t-test. Findings of the study were as follows: Of the 505 respondents, 65 (64.4%) were females while 36 (35.6%) were males, 53 (52.5%) belonged to early later years, 33 (32.7%) were masters' and doctoral degree holders, 57 (56.5%) with anactual monthly income of 36,501–42,500, 40(48.51%) or almost half of the respondents has no ICT training, 49 (48.51%) owned computers for 1-3 years, 80 (79.21%) has 1-3 computer units, and 51 (50.5%) have favorable attitudes towards computer literacy. Onthe performance of principals as rated by teachers it was very satisfactory with a mean of 4.11 while immediate supervisors and principals themselves have a similar rating of very satisfactory with a mean of 3.86 and 4.01 respectively. It is recommended that school principals must undergo continuing education programs concerning ICT. Literacy skills of principals of health school may lead to effective instructions and managerial functions.