Philippine E-Journals

The Impact of Computer-Aided Instruction in East Nasipit District, Agusan del Norte Division, Philippines

FLORINDOA M AGAD | GERALDYN J BARRIOS | REISHEL D LAGARE | Rene A Japitana

 

Abstract:

Integrating technology in English subject instruction has earned much fame due to the remarkable impact on education. This study investigated the effectiveness of computer-aided instructions in reading ability of the grade four, five, and six pupils of East Nasipit District concerning those pupils who were identified as having a low reading comprehension level. The Philippine Informal Reading Inventory, which the Department of Education recommended as the best tool to the teachers, identifies pupil’s reading level. Based on the teachers’ and administrators’ results, they often used the computer to deliver and update their lessons. Concerning this, the Grade Four, Five, and Six pupils on their reading ability have an improvement for the number of pupils in the frustration level from pre-test has decreased in the post-test result using the computer-aided instructions. Thus, computer-aided instruction’s impact showed a significant difference in the pre-test result compared to the post-test. It was recommended that teachers develop strategies and methods like using a computer to convey their pupils to comprehend, considering the pupils’ needs and interests today.