Instructional Technology Competence, Challenges and Coping Mechanism Among Social Studies Teachers: Basis for a Proposed ICT - Learning Action Cell

Abstract

Technology is vital to teaching and learning. Technology is applied science. Educators can use it in the classroom and throughout the system. It helps pupils engage in discussions. Technology can be used as a research tool, assessment tool, manipulator, and more. It helps teachers motivate kids to learn through virtual classroom and global community chances. Cervera (2021) said COVID-19 harmed schooling. Kids must learn at home when schools close suddenly. Technology can connect teachers and students during a pandemic. This strategy focuses on teacher competencies to foster engaging student learning.

As this study focuses on social studies, teachers are urged to employ modern technology to help students succeed online (BrainCert, 2020). The gap exists in delivering efficiently and competently with the shift to instructional technology. Despite the hindrances, teachers are always open for improvements and willing to adopt the changes that society has brought up in their profession. Consequently, this study made use of a descriptive quantitative research design wherein the respondents were social studies teachers from Grade 7-12.

Based on the data gathered from the respondents it was found out that there is no significant relationship between the level of competency of the teachers in the use of innovative instruction utilizing technology and the challenges experienced and the coping mechanisms used to address the challenges in the use of information and communication technology. Hence, it was recommended by the researcher that, the school leaders should consider employing the Learning Management Systems, ICT rooms available in the school should be given access to teachers, other modalities in teaching and in learning can be used alternatively, and school leaders should invest in free or paid online resources.