The learning environment of a classroom assisted by instructional medium like computer is different from the one without the aid of technology. Teaching with the aid of computer would
continue to add new information . A tremendous potential for computer to be fostered as a tool in teaching Values Education can give immediate flashback and prescribes appropriate learning for mastery of lesson. In addition, the use of computer as an instructional aid can enable students to visualize abstract concepts and make such displays rapid, accurate and flexible .
Learning and teaching are the concerns of a trained teacher. Although learning is a complex process, it can be reinforced with instructional media of different variety because it attracts the learners’ attention during the instructional process.
In our country, the role of computer is to identify institutions or people who can help the
learners in their pursuit of knowledge that enables them to suggest information.
Technology can play an effective role in a Values Education class. Studies teachers must
deal with the advantages of technology on the development of society. Effective instruction
particularly Values education must include a range of computer technology skills. At a
minimum, Values education instruction must account for the changes in society resulting on the use of technology and must consider the critical thought required for processing information generated by technology. It is interesting to note that some of trained teachers can teach with the aid of computer as instructional medium. Various researchers found out those teachers who are trained to use some form of instructional media to teach their lessons enjoyed what they are doing. They do so unconsciously because they know that using computer can stimulate and motivate as well as capture attention.
Teachers should continuously use computer in teaching to enhance the students’
intellectual and motor skills, for them to clearly understand the lesson, and to enable
them to actively participate in the discussion. Considering that the use of computer is useful, as a result of this study, teacher should teach students on how to learn from computer-based materials and how to integrate this learning tool in their learning strategy. Constant and consistent training programs for teachers on the use of computer should be conducted by the administrators and curriculum planners to offer sufficient access to technology and infusing technology into the teaching of Values Education courses.
By: Mary Jane V. Dela Rosa | Teacher II | Limay National High School
