Student Competence in ICT and Attitude on the Implementation of STEM

Abstract

The attitude of the students towards the implementation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Philippine senior high schools plays a crucial role in shaping the effectiveness and success of the program. A positive attitude among students, educators, policymakers, and the wider community can significantly impact how STEM education is embraced, integrated, and sustained. The study used a predictive quantitative design to determine the influence of student competence in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on the attitude toward implementing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The respondents were the senior high school students of the Agusan del Sur National High School Senior High School who were officially enrolled in the STEM strand for the Academic Year 2023–2024. Research instruments used in the study were downloaded from research studies published in international journals with a high reliability index. Statistical tools such as weighted mean, standard deviation, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, and Regression Analysis were used. The results revealed that the level of student competence in ICT was very high, and the attitude toward implementing STEM was high. Moreover, the results showed there was a significant relationship between students' competence in ICT and their attitudes towards STEM. Furthermore, the students’ competence in ICT significantly influenced their attitude toward the implementation of STEM.