Competence and attitude as predictors of teachers’ readiness for digitized instruction

Regine L.  Galaraga; Reynato Jr.  C. Alpuerto

doi:10.51798/sijis.v3i7.497

Authors

Regine L. Galaraga Igpit National High School- Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines
Reynato Jr. C. Alpuerto Lower Bala National High School- Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, Philippines https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8768-6444

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v3i7.497

Keywords:

Digitized instruction, digital competence, attitude, readiness

Abstract

This study was undertaken to determine the influence of secondary school teachers’ digital competence and attitude towards the readiness for digitized instruction. This study was conducted in schools where digitized instruction is implemented in the Division of Digos City from January to March of 2022. This study utilized a quantitative-correlational design and was participated by 227 teachers. Data collection was done through adapted survey questionnaires and utilized descriptive, correlational, and multiple linear regression analysis for data interpretation. Results show a very high level of teachers’ digital competence and a generally positive attitude towards digitized instruction. Teachers’ readiness toward digitized instruction is also found to be very high. Finally, teachers’ digital competence and attitude were found to be significant predictors of digitized instruction readiness among teachers. Thus it is necessary for teachers to improve their digitalization and technological competency as well as cultivate a favorable attitude toward information and communications technology to promote the enthusiasm for technology-led teaching.

Author Biographies

Regine L. Galaraga, Igpit National High School- Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines

Igpit National High School- Digos City, Davao del Sur, Philippines

Reynato Jr. C. Alpuerto, Lower Bala National High School- Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, Philippines

Lower Bala National High School- Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, Philippines

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