Computer Literacy and Attitude of Elementary and Secondary School Teachers in Ilocos Sur

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the level of computer literacy and attitude of the elementary and secondary school teachers in Ilocos Sur. It also looked into the relationship between level of computer literacy and attitude and selected personal/professionalfactors. This study used the descriptive-correlational research design. The Computer Literacy and Attitude Scale (CLTAS) developed by Kim (1995) was adopted. The related information were elicited through a Personal Information Sheet constructed by the researchers. The respondents of the study were 90 elementary and 70 secondary teachers of 32 schools located along the national highway from Sinait to Tagudin, Ilocos Sur. Findings revealed that the elementary andsecondary school teachers of the Division of Ilocos Sur have a "low" level ofcomputer knowledge and skills. The teachers have a "moderately positive" attitude towards the use of computers. The secondary school teachers have a significantly higher level ofcomputer literacy than the elementary school teachers. However, both had the same attitude towards the use of computers. Significant relationships exist between level of computer literacy and age, length of service, attendance in computer-related trainings/conferences, educational attainment, and position/rank. No significant relationship was found between the respondents' attitude towards the use of computers and the teachers' personal/professional characteristics. Likewise, no significant relationship was obtained between level ofcomputer literacy and attitudetowards the use computers.