Title: Academic Performance and Students' Perceptions of Technology-Based Instruction in Technology and Livelihood Education 7
Authors: Lucy C. Teatro, Marivic M. Cuizon, PhD,
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Pages: 196-200
Publication Date: 2026/02/28
Abstract:
This study determined the effectiveness of Technology-Based Instruction (TBI) on the academic performance of Grade 7 students in Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE 7) and examined students' perceptions of the use of technology-based instructional materials. Specifically, it sought to compare the posttest performance of students taught with and without TBI, identify significant differences between their pretest and posttest performances, and describe learners' perceptions of TBI in terms of motivation, engagement, understanding, and learning independence. The study employed a quasi-experimental research design using a two-group pretest-posttest approach. The respondents were 66 Grade 7 students from Lumbocan National High School in Butuan City, Philippines, during the School Year 2025-2026, divided into a control group taught through conventional instruction and an experimental group exposed to technology-based instructional materials. A validated researcher-made 30-item multiple-choice test was used as the pretest and posttest instrument, while descriptive and inferential statistics were applied for data analysis. Findings revealed that students exposed to TBI achieved significantly higher posttest performance than those taught without TBI, with most TBI learners attaining Very Satisfactory to Outstanding levels. The group taught without TBI showed no statistically significant improvement between pretest and posttest, indicating limited effectiveness of traditional instruction. In contrast, the TBI group demonstrated a significant improvement in academic performance, with posttest scores concentrated in the higher score ranges. Moreover, students expressed positive perceptions of TBI, reporting increased motivation, engagement, understanding, and independence in learning. Overall, the study confirms that Technology-Based Instruction is an effective approach for enhancing academic performance and learning experiences in TLE 7