Effectiveness of an Industry Information Technology Professional in Teaching Senior High School Computer-Related Subjects

Alongside the implementation of the K – 12 program is the ever-fast-changing advancement in the field of information technology. The said advancements greatly affect the quality of education and as well as the effectiveness of the teacher in teaching computer–related subjects in the two added years of senior high school. Since, industry professionals were allowed to teach in the senior high school for as long as s/he has a masteral degree with or without the professional teacher license, the study aims to determine the effectiveness of an industry information technology professional in teaching computer-related subjects in the senior high school in terms of the learners’ academic performance.


Introduction
The K-12 Program is an education system under the Department of Education that was implemented in the country last 2013 during the time of former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.The K -12 program covers Kindergarten and twelve years of basic education: six years of primary education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School.The said program intends to enhance learners' basic skills, produce more competent citizens, and prepare graduates for lifelong learning and employment.It is believed that when competence is contextualized and viewed holistically, and the subsequent training program is based on the complex reality of the particular workplace, all the professional skills of teachers are required to design effective learning strategies.[1]

Method Research Design
The design of this study is descriptive.The study will use mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative data to provide a comprehensive understanding.

Participants
The study will involve senior high school students taking computer-related subjects taught by both industry professionals and traditionally qualified teachers in one High School in Bacolod City.

Sampling
Random sampling will be employed to classes and students to ensure a representative sample.• Email: editor@ijfmr.com

Data Collection Qualitative Data
• Pre-and post-assessment scores of students.
• Surveys to measure students' perceptions of the effectiveness of industry professionals.See

Participants
The study will involve senior high school students taking computer-related subjects taught by both industry information technology professionals and traditionally qualified teachers in Bacolod City.

Results and Discussion
The result of the study shows that industry information technology professionals teaching computer related subjects in senior high school has an advantage in terms of acquired skills needed, experiences in the specialized field and the effectiveness in teaching and achieving the competencies of the K -12 curriculum.

Quantitative Results
The quantitative analysis shows the students' academic performance in computer-related subjects taught by industry professionals and traditionally qualified teachers.A pre-and post-assessment scores was statistically analyzed using t-tests and ANOVA to identify any significant differences between the two groups.Students' perceptions were quantitatively analyzed to identify patterns in attitudes towards the effectiveness of industry professionals.

IV.
Determining Critical Value or P-Value: At a significance level of 0.05, the critical two-tailed t-value is approximately ±1.984.

V. Decision and Conclusion
The calculated t is greater than the critical value (2.35 > 1.984) or the p-value is less than 0.05.

Conclusion: Reject the null hypothesis.
There is a statistically significant difference in mean scores between students taught by industry professionals and traditionally qualified teachers.
Calculate Test Statistics: Using the ANOVA formula, calculate F=MSW/MSB Where: MSB (Mean Square Between) is calculated based on the variability between groups.MSW (Mean Square Within) is calculated based on the variability within groups.

III.
Determining Degrees of Freedom: dfB =1 (number of groups -1) dfW =98 (total number of observations -number of groups) IV.
Determining Critical Value or P-Value: At a significance level of 0.05, the critical F-value with dfB =1 and dfW =98 is approximately 3.96 (from the F-distribution table).

V. Decision and Conclusion
The calculated F-statistic is greater than the critical value (or the p-value is less than 0.05).

Conclusion: Reject the null hypothesis.
There is a statistically significant difference in mean scores between students taught by industry professionals and traditionally qualified teachers.

Qualitative Results
Qualitative data collected through interviews with industry professionals' teachers and traditionally qualified teachers were thematically analyzed.The results identified the teaching methodologies, challenges faced, and the impact of real-world industry experiences on teachers' effectiveness in teaching senior high school computer-related subjects.
The quantitative and qualitative findings were integrated to provide a holistic understanding of the effectiveness of industry information technology professionals in teaching senior high school computerrelated subjects.Comparative analysis was conducted to identify any correlations between teaching methodologies, industry experience integration, and academic performance.

Conclusion
With the implementation of the K -12 Curriculum of the Department of Education, teacher shortages have encouraged initiatives to tailor training programs to meet the demand in both past, current, and future contexts.Thus, hiring teachers from non-traditional groups or industry professionals as a source of potential educators has been one of the best solutions.Since there are developments that have explored online and other forms of distance education, problem-solving methodologies and increased site-based learning opportunities.[2]

Recommendations
In conclusion, the study aims to contribute insights into the effectiveness of an industry information technology professionals in teaching senior high school computer-related subjects.The results of this research will help improve the Department of Education's educational policies, guide the hiring process of qualified professionals, and enhance the quality of computer education in the context of the K-12 program.

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Figure 1.2 Scores of students taught by industry professionals and traditionally qualified teachers.