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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING

Introduction

Purpose of the Study

Research Question

Theoretical Lens

Conceptual Framework

Importance of the Study

Delimitation and Limitation of the Study

Definition of Terms

Review of the Related Literature

CHAPTER 2 METHODOLOGY

Research Design

Research Locale

Sampling Design

Respondents

Research Instrument

Statistical Treatment of Data

REFERENCES

APPENDIX

A SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Computer skills and capabilities are necessary when it comes to handling the computer.

It is because you may need to know, how to use the computer in terms of Networking,

Communicating, Word Processing, Editing, and much more. Skills were the ability to do

something well, usually gained through training or experience focusing only at the computer

you may gain the knowledge on handling the computer, while you may need the capability the

power or practical ability necessary for doing something in order for you to understand the

whole computer hence, the skills and capabilities are necessary to become an ICT student.

(The World Bank Group, 2017).

In 2007, the World Bank conducted a series of studies and capacity building on ICT-

related service trade for Eastern and Southern African countries (Trade in Information and

Communication Services: Opportunities for East and Southern Africa, available on our

website’s publications’ page). The study found that some of the critical elements necessary for

successful ICT trade (“ICT-competitiveness”) are not sufficient. These elements include

network infrastructure; an enabling policy, legal and regulatory framework environment; the

education and training required to have a labor force with necessary ICT skills; use of ICT

applications by businesses and government; and consumer awareness. (The World Bank

Group, 2017).

The Bank is following up on this analytical work with projects in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria

and Rwanda to facilitate trade in ICT business, particularly in business process outsourcing

(BPO). These projects include, among other things, support to industry associations,

development of IT Parks, partnerships with the industry to take up training of manpower, and

support to investment promotion activities. More countries are likely to be added based on
readiness of interested countries and effectiveness of these earlier programs. (The World Bank

Group, 2017).

Lugtu enumerated the different problems plaguing the country and how the private

sector has been responding to them by developing ICT. While he reported that the country has

approximately 44 million internet users, and 36 million of them are active in social media, Lugtu

acknowledged that the country is still a “laggard” with internet speed. He said, “This is a major

problem in the Philippines because there is a clear link between the internet and the economy–

the higher the speed of internet in the country, the higher the growth rate of the economy.

”According to Lugtu, government agencies are partnering with the private sector in finding

different ways to expand internet use. (The Guidon, 2017).

At present, the data center of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) and

Davao City’s Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC) have the most advanced

IT infrastructure in Mindanao. Matunog, however, was quick to add that these IT infrastructures

are far from the international standards set for data centers. “Only PLDT in Manila passed the

international standards set for data centers since it has the ISO 2700,” Matunog said. (ASP)

(Sun Star Publishing, Inc., 2017).

Different rationale has been shown, and would be enough to explain that the ICT

students are required to study on how to handle computers. However, there might be difficulty

on handling computer in advance due to lack of equipment’s, and knowledge in advance

computers that would need network and this is due to laggard networks.(Wikipedia 2017)
THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LUNA STUDENTS CAPABILITY AND SKILLS IN

USING A COMPUTER

A Research Proposal

Presented to

MS.AIVIE E. DACAY

DMMA College of Southern Philippines

Tigatto Road, Buhangin, Davao City

In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement in

Practical Research II

Quantitative Research

Submitted to

MS. AIVIE DACAY

Practical Research Professor

Submitted by

DEBIE LOUISE GARCIA

ANGELO PINTAL

March 27, 2017

Purpose of the Study:

The purpose of this study is, for us to know the senior high students capability and skills

in using computers. At this stage in the research, we will make a survey that asks the students

about using computers for projects and activities. And also for us to know what help does it

provide.

Research Questions:

1. Do you know how to use a computer?

2. Do you often use a computer to make requirements?

3. Do you always use a program in the computer?

Theoretical Lens:

“All information-seeking behavior is learnt, nothing is innate” according to Tom Wilson

(1994, 42). The view of information seeking as something that is learnt is well in accordance

with the view that the appropriation of information literacy may be a goal for learning. However,

information literacy can be approached as an object of teaching as well as an object of

learning. In librarianship information literacy appears particularly often as an object of teaching.

It follows therefore that we can assume that literacy is the outcome of learning. We may also

claim, however, that all learning is embedded in cultural practices and imbued with norms and

Values, since learning implies developing one’s ability to understand and act in gradually more

sophisticated ways within a specific practice

Conceptual Framework

Independent variable Dependent Variable

Capability and skills Senior High students

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework of the Study

Variables of the Study

The Independent variable of the study is the capability and skills of the Luna students. It

is through determining the Luna student needs and learning on a computer that this research

would provide the information about the students result and information about their skills.

Meanwhile, the dependent variable for this study is the senior high students results in

surveys which will be designed according to the skills on using a computer.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The data from respondents will be tabulated and compared. The details and findings

from the data collected will be analyzed using a statistical treatment. The conclusions will be

drawn from the findings.

The instruments that will be used will be interpreted using the following scheme:

Answer Description

A Yes

B No

To determine the problems encountered by the students in using a computer, the

weighed mean for each problem/factor will be obtained using the formula below:

∑ 𝑓𝑥
x=
𝑁

where f stands for frequency of the respondents and x for the rating scale and N stands

for the total number of respondents

Importance of the Study:

This study will provide the students awareness of the different factors of the capability

and skills in computer. The same goes on us in the sense of observing the students while

using the computers. Eventually, they may use this study as a reference in possibilities for

creating a program for the students who don’t know how to use computers. Finally, the

administration may use these results as a guide in improving the school’s curriculum to

produce high quality Senior High school students.

Delimitation and Limitation of the Study

The study has a number of limitations which will be considered. The study will focus on

their answer on their questionnaires as the result of their surveys. The study will find how much

the Luna students know how to use a computer as their help and how does this help them in

their needs.

This study will be done before the Second Semester ends in School Year 2017-2018 at

DMMA College of Southern Philippines, Davao City. The respondents will be the whole section

Luna students of the said College.

The data used in this study will be gathered through a survey questionnaire. The survey

questionnaire will be adopted and modified to the needs and capability of the respondents.

Definition of Terms:

1. ICT- Information and Communication Technology

2. Impression-an appearance or suggestion of something

3. Capability-the facility or potential for an indicated use or development.

4. Skills-the ability to do something that comes from training, experience or practice.

CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Computer means an electronic machine that can store and work with large amounts of

information. Specifically programmable electronic devices that can store, retrieve, and process

data.

ICTs stand for information and communication technologies and are defined, for the

purposes of this primer, as a “diverse set of technological tools and resources used to
communicate, and to create, disseminate, store, and manage information.” These technologies

include computers, the Internet, broadcasting technologies (radio and television), and

telephony. (Wikipedia 2017)

In recent years there has been a groundswell of interest in how computers and the

Internet can best be harnessed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of education at all

levels and in both formal and non-formal settings. But ICTs are more than just these

technologies; older technologies such as the telephone, radio and television, although now

given less attention, have a longer and richer history as instructional tools. For instance, radio

and television have for over forty years been used for open and distance learning, although

print remains the cheapest, most accessible and therefore most dominant delivery mechanism

in both developed and developing countries. The use of computers and the Internet is still in its

infancy in developing countries, if these are used at all, due to limited infrastructure and the

attendant high costs of access. (Wikipedia, 2017).

The ICT teachers are responsible for the result of the student’s development among

their skills, and capabilities. Students will show their capabilities or skills through successful

delivery of the task using computer, in which will probably starting to improve them in handling,

and that moment ICT teacher may rate their abilities, and may conclude the students

efficiency, and skills of using computer for their future condition in the job. (Teacher

professional development)

When you're job searching, as future employers you are going to know what computer

skill you have. That's because no matter where you work — even if your role is more hands-on

or labor-intensive — some computer work is almost definitely required. Just think about how

ever-present computers are, from our smart phones to cash registers to the order systems at

restaurants. So it's no surprise that computer skills are a requirement for many positions,
particularly office-based roles. Many jobs will even require advanced computer skills. When

you are applying for a job, it's helpful to include your skills on your resume. Then when you are

interviewing, you can specifically mention the skills that relate to the job for which you're

applying. ( Alison Doyle2016)

Zakaria, Watson & Edwards (2010) conducted their research on the use of Web 2.0

technology by Malaysian students. The general opinion gathered about the integration of Web

2.0 tools into learning was positive. Result showed that students preferred using e-mail to

disseminate and share digital contents. Similarly it was also found that for finding information

related to education, students prefer to use search engines instead of asking friends or

teachers. (Zakaria, Watson & Edwards 2010) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

Maharana, Biswal and Sahu (2009) explored the use of information and communication

technology used by medical students. They found 77% of the respondents were of the opinion

that ICT should be included in their syllabus. Nearly all respondents expressed their desire to

have a computer lab in their college. One hundred respondents out of 128 opined that medical

education is not effective without ICT based resources and services. (Maharana, Biswal and

Sahu 2009) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

Saunders & Pincas (2004) examined the student’s attitude towards information and

communication technologies in teaching and learning in the UK. Forty-five per cent of

respondents indicated that they would prefer to have more face-to-face lectures at

university.(Saunders & Pincas (2004)(Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

Luambano & Nawe (2004) investigated the internet use by students of the University of

Dare es Salaam. Findings revealed that majority of the students were not use internet due to

the inadequacy of computers with internet facilities, lack of skills in internet use and slow

speed of computers. It was also revealed that most students who used the internet did not use
it for academic purposes. It was suggested that more computers connected to the internet

should be provided and training should also be given to the students on the use of internet.

(Luambano & Nawe 2004) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

Njagi & Isbell (2003) assessed the students’ attitudes towards web-based learning

resources. The study addressed the differences in attitude change, towards computer

technology, for students using web-based resources and those using traditional textbooks. It

was pointed out that the majority of the students in both web-based and the traditional textbook

groups had owned personal computers and had Internet accessibility at their homes; it is

therefore possible that computer use was equal for all groups. (Njagi & Isbell 2003) (Library

Philosophy and Practice 2011)

Crawford (2003) searched out the use of electronic information services by students at

Glasgow University. The study pointed out the insufficient numbers of PCs for students,

problems with password notification and insufficient technical support. A need for sophisticated

network was also found. (Crawford 2003) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

Oliver (2002) investigated the role of ICT in higher education in 21st century. He stated

that ICT offers a student centered learning, it support in knowledge construction, distance

education, learning at any time. It expands the pool of teacher and students as well. It was

summarized that we should see marked improvements in many areas of educational

endeavor. (Oliver 2002) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

 CHAPTER 2

METHODOLOGY

Research Design:

The study will be using Case Study; it is a published report about a person, group, or

situation that has been studied over time. In which means the research has long and

prominent place in many discipline and professions, ranging from psychology, anthropology,
sociology, and political science to education. To attain this, data collection in a case occur over

a sustained period of time.

Research Locale

The researchers engage the instructor by asking permission, as well as the schedule of

the interview. Then, the researchers will be on time for the schedule of interviewing. After

interviewing, the researchers will confirm, and analyze the data received from interviewing the

ICT students.

Respondents

The participant of this study will be the students of Senior High School students Section

Luna of DCSP, Buhangin, Davao City, and S.Y 2016-2017. The class was chosen because

they are in the first section and they need to be in high standards. We believe that they need to

be surveyed regarding this case for us to know that the DCSP students provide a high

standard student.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The researchers will be analyzing the persons, events, decisions, periods, projects,

policies, institutions, or other systems that are studied historically by one or more method in

this topic. To attain this, data collection in a case occur over a sustained period of time.

References

Alison Doyle (2016)

https://www.thebalance.com/computer-skills-list-2063738

ASP Sun Star Publishing, Inc. (2017).

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/local-news/2016/01/27/davao-city-seeks-help-ict-upgrade-
data-center-454103

Crawford (2003) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/khan-bhatti-khan.htm

Luambano & Nawe (2004) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/khan-bhatti-khan.htm

Maharana, Biswal and Sahu (2009) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/khan-bhatti-khan.htm

Njagi & Isbell (2003) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/khan-bhatti-khan.htm

Oliver (2002) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/khan-bhatti-khan.htm

Saunders & Pincas (2004) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)

http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/khan-bhatti-khan.htm

Teacher professional development

http://www.infodev.org/articles/teachers-teaching-and-icts

The Guidon( 2017)

http://www.theguidon.com/1112/main/2016/03/ict-key-developing-education-employment-
philippines/

The World Bank Group (2017)

http://live.worldbank.org/information-communications-technology-development

Wikipedia ( 2017)

https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/ICT_in_Education/Definition_of_Terms

Zakaria, Watson & Edwards (2010) (Library Philosophy and Practice 2011)
http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/~mbolin/khan-bhatti-khan.htm