Values education teachers’ competence in ICT: Basis for ICT-based instructional package for values education

Abstract

Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into Values Education remains a critical challenge in teacher education, as many educators struggle to translate moral instruction into technology-enhanced pedagogical practice. Despite growing emphasis on digital literacy, few instructional frameworks effectively merge ethical formation with ICT integration. Addressing this gap, the present study developed and validated an ICT-based instructional package for Values Education.

Employing a Research and Development (R&D) design, the study explored the pedagogical experiences and ICT proficiency of 80 graduates of the Technology in Teaching and Learning II (TTL 2) course, all currently employed in public and private schools in Ilocos Norte. Data were collected through validated open-ended survey questionnaires and an adapted validation rating tool and were analyzed using mean scores and thematic analysis.

Quantitative findings revealed very high competence in using collaborative platforms and multimedia tools, and high competence in educational software and virtual or augmented reality applications. Thematic analysis showed that TTL 2 enhanced graduates’ pedagogical confidence, ethical awareness, and digital fluency. However, challenges such as troubleshooting, limited internet connectivity, and the technical operation of applications persisted—highlighting the need for structured instructional support.

In response, the validated ICT-based instructional package was designed to address these challenges through modular content, multimedia integration, and scenario-based assessments aligned with the principles of Values Education. Validation results rated the material as very highly valid, confirming its potential to bridge traditional moral instruction with digital pedagogy. This innovation offers a transformative framework that enables aspiring educators to design inclusive, context-sensitive, and ethically grounded ICT-based lessons suitable for 21st-century classrooms.