Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Tools and Resources in Junior High School Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) Instructions in San Manuel, Tarlac

Abstract

The integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become an essential component of modern education, particularly in subjects that require practical and vocational competencies such as Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE). This study examined the utilization and effectiveness of ICT tools and resources in Junior High School TLE instruction in San Manuel District, Tarlac. The research aimed to determine the level of ICT utilization among TLE teachers, evaluate its perceived effectiveness from the perspectives of both teachers and students, and identify challenges encountered in ICT integration. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed. The respondents included thirteen (13) Junior High School TLE teachers and 328 students selected through Slovin’s formula from a total student population of 1,836. Data were collected through structured survey questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, and comparative analysis. Findings revealed that ICT tools were generally highly utilized in TLE instruction and were perceived as very effective in enhancing teaching, assessment, and communication. Teachers’ ICT literacy significantly influenced their level of ICT utilization and effectiveness. However, several challenges were identified, including limited infrastructure, outdated devices, insufficient training, and inadequate technical support. Based on these findings, the study proposed the DIGITLE Program (Digital Integration and Growth in ICT for TLE Educators), a capacity-building initiative designed to enhance teachers’ digital competencies and strengthen ICT integration in TLE instruction.