TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL HEADS AND TEACHERS' ATTITUDE TOWARDS ICT: THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF TECHNOLOGY LITERACY SKILLS

Ivy P. Ariate, Jocelyn B. Bacasmot

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The primary aim of the study is to find out the significance of the mediating effect of technology literacy skills on the relationship between technology leadership and attitudes towards ICT. Utilizing a correlational technique along with a quantitative non-experimental and mediation research design, data were obtained from 305 public elementary teachers working in Baganga North and South, Davao Oriental. The researcher used a total population sampling technique and the statistical tools mean, Pearson r, and path analysis. From the results of the study, it was found that there are very high levels of technology leadership, attitudes towards ICT, and technology literacy skills. Moreover, there are significant relationships between technology leadership and attitudes towards ICT, technology leadership and technology literacy skills, and technology literacy skills and attitudes towards ICT. Furthermore, technology literacy skills partially mediate the relationship between technology leadership and attitudes towards ICT.

 

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education, technology leadership, attitudes towards ICT, technology literacy skills, correlation, teachers, Philippines

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