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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP AND THE TEACHING PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN CALAUAN SUB-OFFICE

Volume: 127  ,  Issue: 1 , June    Published Date: 28 June 2023
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 257  ,  Download: 182 , Pages: 514 - 527    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1001271620235054

Authors

# Author Name
1 MERLITA I. JARON
2 AGRIPINA F. BANAYO,Ed.D

Abstract

    This study aimed to determine the relationship of digital citizenship and the teaching performance of public elementary school teachers in Calauan Sub-office. This study utilized the quantitative with descriptive correlational research. The respondents are composed of one hundred fifteen (115) public elementary school teachers in Calauan Sub – office for the school year 2022 – 2023 and the total enumeration was employed in selecting the respondents of the study.                   The study found that the respondents perceive that the relationship between the teachers digital citizenship and teaching performance, only abiding by the moral guidelines showed strong correlation with teaching performance while the others were only moderate. The moderate correlation observed between teaching performance and accessing online information, understanding digital technology and producing material in digital setting. This implied that there is a significant relationship among variables.                 Based on the above findings the following recommendations are set forth: The teachers are encouraged to keep abreast of the latest advancements in educational technology and incorporate relevant tools and strategies into their teaching practices. School heads are also encouraged to ensure that teachers receive proper training and ongoing support in using digital technology effectively.                 Education program Supervisors may curate a collection of digital citizenship resources, websites, videos and lesson plans that teachers can access. They may share this resource bank with educators and encourage them to explore and use these materials in their classrooms. Future researchers may explore the pedagogical strategies and approaches that teachers employ to foster digital citizenship among their students. They may also investigate the integration of digital citizenship education across various subject areas and disciplines. They are also encouraged to examine the effectiveness of different instructional methods ,such as case studies , simulations , role playing , authentic tasks , or collaborative projects , in promoting students understanding and application of digital citizenship principles.                                   Keywords: digital citizenship , teaching performance , online information , digital technology , digital setting , moral guidelines                      This study aimed to determine the relationship of digital citizenship and the teaching performance of public elementary school teachers in Calauan Sub-office. This study utilized the quantitative with descriptive correlational research. The respondents are composed of one hundred fifteen (115) public elementary school teachers in Calauan Sub – office for the school year 2022 – 2023 and the total enumeration was employed in selecting the respondents of the study.                   The study found that the respondents perceive that the relationship between the teachers digital citizenship and teaching performance, only abiding by the moral guidelines showed strong correlation with teaching performance while the others were only moderate. The moderate correlation observed between teaching performance and accessing online information, understanding digital technology and producing material in digital setting. This implied that there is a significant relationship among variables.                 Based on the above findings the following recommendations are set forth: The teachers are encouraged to keep abreast of the latest advancements in educational technology and incorporate relevant tools and strategies into their teaching practices. School heads are also encouraged to ensure that teachers receive proper training and ongoing support in using digital technology effectively.                 Education program Supervisors may curate a collection of digital citizenship resources, websites, videos and lesson plans that teachers can access. They may share this resource bank with educators and encourage them to explore and use these materials in their classrooms. Future researchers may explore the pedagogical strategies and approaches that teachers employ to foster digital citizenship among their students. They may also investigate the integration of digital citizenship education across various subject areas and disciplines. They are also encouraged to examine the effectiveness of different instructional methods ,such as case studies , simulations , role playing , authentic tasks , or collaborative projects , in promoting students understanding and application of digital citizenship principles.