Author

Leah A. Pepito*
Cebu Technological University-Main Campus, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

Abstract

This study determined the barriers and enablers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration among Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) teachers at Mandaue City Comprehensive National High School during School Year 2025-2026, as a basis for developing a Learning Continuity Action Plan. Using a descriptive-correlational design with 34 TLE teacher-respondents, data were gathered via an adapted questionnaire. Findings revealed a very high extent of ICT integration across all instructional areas, with the highest level in lesson planning and preparation, and the lowest in student monitoring. Despite this high integration, significant challenges persisted, foremost being limited access to ICT resources, slow internet connectivity, technical disruptions during online lessons, and difficulties in conducting authentic hands-on assessments. Correlation analysis indicated that teacher age negatively influenced ICT integration in lesson planning and delivery, while other demographic factors showed no significant difference. The study concludes that while TLE teachers are proficient and positive toward ICT use, systemic infrastructural barriers and specific pedagogical gaps hinder its optimal application for ensuring robust learning continuity. Consequently, a context-specific Action Plan was formulated, focusing on enhancing ICT infrastructure, building teacher capacity in digital pedagogy and authentic assessment, improving student monitoring systems, and promoting a sustainable culture of technology integration to strengthen the resilience and quality of TLE instruction amidst evolving educational landscapes.

Keywords:  Vocational Education, ICT integration, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE), descriptive correlation, action plan, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines.

*Corresponding author / Email: leah.pepito@deped.gov.ph
DOI: http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05041656

Recommended citation:
Pepito, L. A. (2026). Barriers and enablers of ICT integration in TLE: A study for developing a learning continuity action plan. Pantao (International Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences) 5 (4), 1240-1267. http://doi.org/10.69651/PIJHSS05041656

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