Policy purpose and modernization thrust
- The Order anchors teacher computer literacy on the modernization program of DECS.
- A new batch of computer-literate teachers is intended to be deployed to all public schools across the country at the beginning of the school year 1997–1998.
- The computer literacy campaign is meant to complement DECS thrusts in developing a teaching force with computer skills.
- Computer-literate teachers are expected to vitalize teaching-learning processes through information technology skills in schools.
Coverage: where and when teachers apply
- The Order targets a new batch of teachers to be fielded in public schools.
- The deployment is for all public schools across the country.
- The timing requirement is the beginning of the school year 1997–1998.
- Teacher selection focuses on applicants for new/vacant teaching positions for SY 1997–98.
Preferred skills for applicants
- Teacher-applicants with a computer background in word processing are preferred for new/vacant teaching positions for SY 1997–98.
- Teacher-applicants with a computer background in spreadsheets are preferred.
- Teacher-applicants with a computer background in database softwares are preferred.
- Teacher-applicants without a computer background are directed to pursue an accelerated preparation program before application acceptance.
Summer crash course and certification requirement
- Teacher-applicants with no computer background are advised to take a crash course during the summer.
- Teacher-applicants who lack computer background must be able to present certification on computer literacy.
- Certification on computer literacy is required before the applicant is accepted for the teaching job.
Screening demonstrations by schools leadership
- Regional directors/schools superintendents are instructed to require applicants to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computers.
- The computer demonstration must be done in the course of the screening process.
- Screening must therefore include performance-based evaluation of computer use competence by the applicants.
Dissemination and implementation
- Immediate and wide dissemination of the Order is enjoined.
- DECS leadership implementation is directed through regional directors and schools superintendents for screening and applicant requirements.
- The Order’s implementation centers on ensuring a computer-literate teaching force for the start of SY 1997–1998.