VALIDATION OF THE RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
TO THE POOL OF EXPERTS:
Good Day!
I am conducting a thesis titled: “Department of Education Computerization Program
(DCP) Implementation of Public Elementary Schools in the District of Pontevedra”, and
currently on the process of validating my research instrument. I personally believe in your
expertise, thus soliciting your utmost knowledge, comments, suggestions, or recommendations
for its improvement. Your inputs will be greatly considered for possible modification or revision
of this research instrument.
Your time, effort and contribution are highly appreciated for the betterment of this data
gathering tool.
Thank you very much and God bless.
Very truly yours,
BRYAN B. RONE
Researcher
Noted:
MARY ANN DECREPITO, EdD
Adviser
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
This study will be conducted to find out the practices and performance of public
elementary schools in the implementation of DepEd Computerization Program for the program
enhancement in the district of Pontevedra.
Specifically, it will seek answers to the following questions:
1. What components of DepEd Computerization Program are availed by public elementary
schools?
2. What are the extent of practices of public elementary schools in the implementation of
DepEd Computerization Program in terms of:
a. learners’ utilization;
b. teachers’ utilization; and
c. administrative utilization and support.
3. What are the challenges encountered by public elementary schools in the implementation
of DepEd Computerization Program?
4. What are the influences of the implementation of DepEd Computerization Program on
the:
a. academic performance of learners;
b. pedagogical practices of teachers; and
c. administrative and leadership performance of school heads.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
To provide a definite point of reference in understanding the contents of this
investigation, the following terms will be defined conceptually and as to how they will be used
during the conduct of the study.
DepEd Computerization Program (DCP). It refers to DepEd’s program that aims to
provide public schools with appropriate technologies that would enhance the teaching – learning
process and meet the challenges of the 21st century (DepEd Order No. 78, s. 2010).
In the study, it refers to the programs that each school is using as part of the curriculum
in integrating technology in every teaching – learning process.
Challenges. A difficult task or problem encountered by a person or matters involving
doubt, uncertainly or difficulties was proposed for solution or discussion (Thomas, 2008).
In the study, challenges refer to the problems encountered by the public elementary
school in the implementation of DCP.
Implementation. It is the carrying out, execution, or practice of a plan, a method, or any
design, idea, model, specification, standard or policy for doing something (Celestial, 2015).
In the study, it refers to the DCP in all public schools in the district of Pontevedra.
Involvement. To have or include someone or something as a part of something
(Economic Times, 2019).
In the study, it refers to the engagement or participation of a number of students, teachers,
and school heads.
Opportunities. The ordered constant monitor and evaluation of the members lives from
the benefits and government services they availed (Paren, 2017).
In the study it refers to a good chance for advancement or progress to be offered to the
public elementary schools after the implementation of DCP.
Performance. It is an outcome in terms of participation, completion and achievement
(William, 2016).
In the study, performance refers to the result of all public elementary schools after the
implementation of DCP.
Practices. It is the act of rehearsing a behavior over and over, or engaging in an activity
again and again, for the purpose of improving or mastering it. It is also a method of learning and
of acquiring experience (Economic Times, 2019).
In the study, it refers to the activities of the students, teachers, and school heads in
utilization of DCP.
Stakeholders. Agroup without whose support the organization would cease to exist” and
any group or individual that can affect or effected by the achievement of the corporation purpose.
(Stanford Research Institution (SRI), 2017)
In this study, it refers to the parents, local government units and both public and private
sectors who supports the program of DepEd.
Support. It refers to the supervision, and school resources provided by school
administrators as instructional leader (Albao, 2014).
In the study, it refers to the assistance given by the school heads to the school for the
implementation of DCP.
PART I. CLARITY OF THE RESEARCH INSTRUMENTY IN TERMS OF
INSTRUCTION AND QUESTIONS USED
Directions: Kindly check the appropriate level of clarity of each part or question in the
instrument in terms of the directions/instructions and questions used.
Legend:
5 – Very clear (one with highest clarity)
4 – Clear (the clarity is just right)
3 – Moderately clear (the clarity is less than right)
2 – Slightly clear (one which needs to more clear)
1 – Not clear (one which needs to be much more clear)
CLARITY OF THE INSTRUMENT 5 4 3 2 1
A. Are the instructions in the following areas clear and easy to follow? (all
instructions in all parts are the same in all sets of questionnaires)
I. Please indicate your answer by putting a check mark (/) inside
the parenthesis or fill up the blank as the case may be. (for
students, teachers, and school administrators)
II. For each item, please check (√) the column that corresponds to
the availability of the components received by the school in the
implementation of DepEd Computerization Program. (for
students, teachers, and school administrators)
III. For each item, please check (√) the column that describes the
practices, challenges and the influences in implementing
“Department of Education Computerization Program (DCP)
Implementation of Public Elementary Schools in the District
of Pontevedra using the following scale: (for students, teachers,
and school administrators)
B. Are the questions/items used clear, well-defined and easy to execute?
I. Demographic Profile (for students, teachers, and school
administrators)
a. Name of school (Optional)
b. Number of Population
c. Number of Teachers
d. School Category
II. DCP COMPONENTS (for students, teachers, and school
administrators)
Components Availabl Unavailable
e
1. 1 - host PC (Branded and Brand new)
2. 6 - 17” LCD Monitor (Branded and
Brand new)
3. 6 – Keyboard and Mouse (Branded and
Brand new)
4. 2 kits – Desktop Virtualization Kit
using shared computing technology
(Branded and Brand new)
5. 1 – UPS (Branded and Brand new)
6. 1 – Interactive Whiteboard (Branded
and Brand new)
7. 1 – 3 in 1 Inkjet Printer (Branded and
Brand new)
8. 1 – LCD Projector (Branded and Brand
new)
others, please specify
Part III.A. Learners’ Utilization
a. have classes in the e-classroom.
b. do research and do homework.
c. enjoy playing educational games.
d. develop computer skills through hands-on activities.
e. conduct students meeting.
f. conduct seminars and symposium.
g. utilize as research facility.
h. enjoy online learning.
i. take online examination.
j. explore computer features.
k. others, please specify
Part III.A. Teacher’s Utilization
a. conduct classes in the e – classroom.
b. integrate computer in different subject areas.
c. conduct meeting inside the e - classroom
d. conduct seminars and trainings.
e. utilize different teaching strategies using computer.
f. conduct symposium.
g. researches and do teacher’s activity
h. prints DLL, CG, and other teaching materials.
i. develop computer skills.
j. utilizes in making instructional materials.
k. others, please specify ______________________
Part III.A. Administrative Utilization and Support
a. evaluate the status of e – classroom.
b. provide assistance from MOOE.
c. secure the e- classroom.
d. invite the parents and other stakeholders in improving the facility.
e. submit reports on DCP.
f. validate the compliance of the program.
g. monitor the utilization of E – classroom.
h. provide technical assistance for teachers
i. conduct C.I. for DCP.
j. provide maintenance thru updating the programs and windows of
the technology used.
k. Others, please specify ____________________
Part III.B. Academic Performance of Learners (Students)
a. increase participation rate during classes.
b. motivate in doing their homework.
c. find lessons easy to understand.
d. become more interested to attend the class.
e. enhance computer skills and enthusiasm in learning.
f. increase productivity in terms of output-based lessons.
g. reduce computer illiteracy.
h. reduce drop -out rate.
i. enhance communication skills.
j. increase learner’s listening span during the integration of computer.
k. Others, please specify ____________________
Part III.B. Challenges Encountered (Teachers)
a. lack of training on DCP for teachers.
b. no maintenance budget from MOOE.
c. lack of support from school head.
d. no technical assistance provided from the division office.
e. lack of electric supply.
f. insufficient number of computer units.
g. weak participation of stakeholders.
h. no improvement studies like C.I. conducted.
i. insufficient working place.
j. programs were not sustained.
k. others, please specify ____________________
Part III. B. Challenges Encountered (School Heads)
a. lack of training on DCP for teachers.
b. no maintenance budget from MOOE.
c. lack of support from hig head.
d. no technical assistance provided from the division office.
e. lack of electric supply.
f. insufficient number of computer units.
g. weak participation of stakeholders.
h. no improvement studies like C.I. conducted.
i. insufficient working place.
j. programs were not sustained.
k. others, please specify ____________________
Part III.C. Academic Performance of Learners (Teachers)
a. increase participation rate during classes.
b. motivate in doing their homework.
c. make lessons easy to understand.
d. become more interested to attend the class.
e. enhance computer skills and enthusiasm in learning.
f. increased productivity in terms of output-based lessons.
g. reduce computer illiteracy.
h. reduce drop -out rate.
i. enhanced communication skills.
j. increased learner’s listening span during the integration of
computer.
k. others, please specify ____________________
Part III.C. Administrative and leadership performance of school heads
a. increase engagement in technology-based management.
b. enhance management communication process.
c. become more productive.
d. connect with stakeholders easily.
e. become faster in accessing to DepEd memos and advisories.
f. enhance report submission system.
g. develop technology-based strategies in managing personnel.
h. enhance technology-based research in disbursing school funds.
i. provide immediate action during updates of program.
j. create innovative programs for teachers and learners.
k. others, please specify ____________________
Part III. D. Pedagogical Practices of Teachers
a. become more constructive in delivering the lesson.
b. motivate to develop more teaching materials.
c. make lessons easy to understand.
d. become more interested to attend the class.
e. enhance computer skills and enthusiasm in teaching.
f. increase productivity in terms of teaching process.
g. reduce stress in preparing the lessons.
h. enhance teaching strategies.
i. enhance communication skills via internet.
j. make paper works easy.
k. others, please specify ____________________
PART II. SUFFICIENCY OF THE INSTRUMENT
Directions: Kindly check the appropriate level of sufficiency the instrument has in supplying the
needed information to answer the research questions stated in the statement of the problem.
Legend:
5 – Very sufficient (one with highest sufficiency)
4 – Sufficient (the sufficiency is just right)
3 – Moderately sufficient (the sufficiency is less than right)
2 – Slightly sufficient (one which needs to be more sufficient)
1 – Not sufficient (one which needs to be much more sufficient)
SUFFICIENCY OF THE INSTRUMENT 5 4 3 2 1
A. Can the instrument supply the needed information to answer the
following research questions stated in the statement of the problem?
(Place here the specific question, followed by the items in the instrument
to answer it)
I. Demographic Profile (for students, teachers, and school
administrators)
a. Name of school (Optional)
b. Number of Population
c. Number of Teachers
d. School Category
II. DCP COMPONENTS (for students, teachers, and school
administrators)
Components Availabl Unavailable
e
1. 1 - host PC (Branded and Brand new)
2. 6 - 17” LCD Monitor (Branded and
Brand new)
3. 6 – Keyboard and Mouse (Branded and
Brand new)
4. 2 kits – Desktop Virtualization Kit
using shared computing technology
(Branded and Brand new)
5. 1 – UPS (Branded and Brand new)
6. 1 – Interactive Whiteboard (Branded
and Brand new)
7. 1 – 3 in 1 Inkjet Printer (Branded and
Brand new)
8. 1 – LCD Projector (Branded and Brand
new)
others, please specify
Part III.A. Learners’ Utilization
a. have classes in the e-classroom.
b. do research and do homework.
c. enjoy playing educational games.
d. develop computer skills through hands-on activities.
e. conduct students meeting.
f. conduct seminars and symposium.
g. utilize as research facility.
h. enjoy online learning.
i. take online examination.
j. explore computer features.
k. others, please specify
Part III.A. Teacher’s Utilization
a. conduct classes in the e – classroom.
b. integrate computer in different subject areas.
c. conduct meeting inside the e - classroom
d. conduct seminars and trainings.
e. utilize different teaching strategies using computer.
f. conduct symposium.
g. researches and do teacher’s activity
h. prints DLL, CG, and other teaching materials.
i. develop computer skills.
j. utilizes in making instructional materials.
k. others, please specify ______________________
Part III.A. Administrative Utilization and Support
a. evaluate the status of e – classroom.
b. provide assistance from MOOE.
c. secure the e- classroom.
d. invite the parents and other stakeholders in improving the facility.
e. submit reports on DCP.
f. validate the compliance of the program.
g. monitor the utilization of E – classroom.
h. provide technical assistance for teachers
i. conduct C.I. for DCP.
j. provide maintenance thru updating the programs and windows of
the technology used.
k. Others, please specify ____________________
Part III.B. Academic Performance of Learners (Students)
a. increase participation rate during classes.
b. motivate in doing their homework.
c. find lessons easy to understand.
d. become more interested to attend the class.
e. enhance computer skills and enthusiasm in learning.
f. increase productivity in terms of output-based lessons.
g. reduce computer illiteracy.
h. reduce drop -out rate.
i. enhance communication skills.
j. increase learner’s listening span during the integration of computer.
k. Others, please specify ____________________
Part III.B. Challenges Encountered (Teachers)
a. lack of training on DCP for teachers.
b. no maintenance budget from MOOE.
c. lack of support from school head.
d. no technical assistance provided from the division office.
e. lack of electric supply.
f. insufficient number of computer units.
g. weak participation of stakeholders.
h. no improvement studies like C.I. conducted.
i. insufficient working place.
j. programs were not sustained.
k. others, please specify ____________________
Part III. B. Challenges Encountered (School Heads)
a. lack of training on DCP for teachers.
b. no maintenance budget from MOOE.
c. lack of support from hig head.
d. no technical assistance provided from the division office.
e. lack of electric supply.
f. insufficient number of computer units.
g. weak participation of stakeholders.
h. no improvement studies like C.I. conducted.
i. insufficient working place.
j. programs were not sustained.
k. others, please specify ____________________
Part III.C. Academic Performance of Learners (Teachers)
a. increase participation rate during classes.
b. motivate in doing their homework.
c. make lessons easy to understand.
d. become more interested to attend the class.
e. enhance computer skills and enthusiasm in learning.
f. increased productivity in terms of output-based lessons.
g. reduce computer illiteracy.
h. reduce drop -out rate.
i. enhanced communication skills.
j. increased learner’s listening span during the integration of
computer.
k. others, please specify ____________________
Part III.C. Administrative and leadership performance of school heads
a. increase engagement in technology-based management.
b. enhance management communication process.
c. become more productive.
d. connect with stakeholders easily.
e. become faster in accessing to DepEd memos and advisories.
f. enhance report submission system.
g. develop technology-based strategies in managing personnel.
h. enhance technology-based research in disbursing school funds.
i. provide immediate action during updates of program.
j. create innovative programs for teachers and learners.
k. others, please specify ____________________
Part III. D. Pedagogical Practices of Teachers
a. become more constructive in delivering the lesson.
b. motivate to develop more teaching materials.
c. make lessons easy to understand.
d. become more interested to attend the class.
e. enhance computer skills and enthusiasm in teaching.
f. increase productivity in terms of teaching process.
g. reduce stress in preparing the lessons.
h. enhance teaching strategies.
i. enhance communication skills via internet.
j. make paper works easy.
k. others, please specify ____________________
PART III. GENERAL VALIDITY OF THE INSTRUMENT
Directions: In general, please assess the research instrument based on the seven-point criteria for
content validation. Check either the YES or NO column.
YES NO
1. Can the items in the instrument answer the objectives/purposes of the study?
2. Are the items clear and not ambiguous?
3. Can the items help the researcher extract the needed data of the study?
4. Do the responses show a reasonable range of variation?
5. Is the information consistently in agreement with what is known, and in
agreement with expectancy?
6. Are the items sufficiently inclusive?
7. In general, is the research instrument valid?
Other comments and suggestions:
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Validated by:
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Name and Signature ( ) Advisory Committee Member
( ) Dean
( ) Program Coordinator
( ) English critic
( ) Statistician
( ) External expert
( ) other (specify) _____________
