Abstract

This study focused on conducting a diagnostic test for the learners in grade 5 using technology-based instruction to characterize the effect on the academic performances of learners. This work was carried out among 135 Grade 5 learners and 15 Grade 5 teachers in the Department of Education, particularly in West Toledo District, Toledo City Division, Toledo City, Cebu, during Academic Year 2020-2021. This study used the Qualitative research method to gather facts relevant in attaining to implement and determine the effectiveness of using technology-based instruction as a tool in the academic performance of the learners in identified subjects. The normative survey was the mode of acquiring data and the questionnaire served as the main instrument. Gathered data were treated using total simple percentage, arithmetic mean, and weighted mean. The result from the questionnaires answered by the respondent groups in this research study was very precise and accurate. Based on the findings it was concluded that the academic performance of the learners using technology-based instruction in Araling Panlipunan was very satisfactory. It is recommended that the learning scheme for Araling Panlipunan contents using technology-based instruction be adopted and be implemented for the learners and teachers for West Toledo District, Toledo City Division teachers, and the entire Department of Education.

Key words: Development Education Technology-based Instruction Academic Performance