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Perceived Usefulness and Ease of Use of ICT as Predictors of Faculty Instructional Adaptability

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In higher education, using information and communication technology (ICT) is now essential. Faculty need to adjust their teaching to fit technology-rich classrooms. This study looked at how faculty members’ views on the usefulness and ease of use of ICT affect their ability to adapt in teaching. The research used a quantitative descriptive-correlational design and regression analysis, collecting data from 37 faculty members at a private college in Iligan City through a survey. Data were analyzed using Mann–Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis, Spearman correlation, and multiple regression. Teachers reported very high levels of perceived usefulness, ease of use, and instructional adaptability. There were no major differences in adaptability based on sex, education, or job status. The results showed a weak but significant link between instructional adaptability and perceived usefulness, while perceived ease of use had a strong and significant link. Regression analysis found that effective resource management and teacher readiness and skills are strong predictors of educational outcomes. Overall, practical skills and confidence in using ICT, rather than just seeing its benefits, were most important for improving faculty adaptability and technology use.

Automotive Technology Program of SUCs in the Bicol Region as Input for Curriculum Enhancement

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This study analyzed the relevance of the automotive technology program of SUCs in the Bicol Region as input for curriculum enhancement. It examined the profile of the SUC Automotive Technology Program in terms of faculty qualification and laboratory facilities, as well as the status of the program in terms of curriculum and instruction, compliance with quality assurance mechanisms, and graduates’ employability. This research study employed a descriptive survey method. The questionnaires are the main tools in gathering data. Frequency, percentage, and overall mean are the statistical tools utilized in treating the data collected. There were four (4) groups of respondents which consisted of the BSIT major in Automotive Technology and BSAT students enrolled in industry immersion/supervised industry training during AY 2022-2023, automotive technology core faculty members of the five (5) SUCs, graduates of AY 2020-2021 and 2021-2022, and the automotive industry partners of the aforementioned SUCs represented by their service advisors and technicians. It was revealed that most of the faculty lack industry experience as required in CMO 76, s. 2017. Likewise, the qualification of faculty as trainers in automotive and the availability of automotive equipment do not fully meet what is required in the regulation. The SUCs were also non-compliant with CHED and TESDA standards concerning laboratories and physical facilities; SUCs in Region V were compliant with the minimum requirements of CHED.

Conflict Management Styles of Faculty and Staff of a State University in Northern Philippines

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The study explores the Conflict Management Styles (CMS) of faculty and staff and relationship of the CMS with their demographic profiles with an aim to develop a possible training program in Conflict Management. The participants were 26 faculty and 14 staff. Data were gathered using survey, interview and FGD. The instrument used is the Thomas-Killman CMS Inventory.  The instrument  yielded a CVI of 0.91 and a Cronbach Alpha of 0 .95  which show that the validity and reliability of the instrument is very high     The  data were analyzed by means of   the descriptive statistics, the Z-test for independent sample means  to determine the ratio of proportion of difference between the conflict management styles as perceived by the respondents; and  the Chi square   to determine any relationship between conflict management  styles and demographic profiles of respondents.  Results of the study reveal that the faculty and staff use different CMS. The dominant conflict management style for the faculty is avoiding and for the staff is compromising. It also shows that the faculty with administrative positions and some staff   use combinations of the CMS   like compromising-collaborating. The demographic profiles of the faculty and staff do not influence their conflict management styles. The study concludes that existing practices and strategies of faculty and staff in handling conflict needs enhancement on appropriate and effective conflict management styles.  Thus, a possible training program on Conflict Management Styles was developed and proposed for implementation.