ICT Engagement, Reading Interest and Cooperative Learning: A Structural Equation Model on Writing Skills

Abstract

Aim: The purpose of this study is to explore the most appropriate model in students' writing skills by using structural equation modelling to assess the relationship between ICT involvement, literacy interest, cooperative learning, and writing skills. Study Design: This study uses a quantitative non-experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out among Grade 11 senior high school students enrolled in public schools of Region X (Northern Mindanao) in the Philippines during the second semester of the academic year 2023-2024. Methodology: A stratified random selection approach was employed to choose 400 Grade 11 Senior High School pupils. Data were collected using four survey questionnaires. The data was evaluated by determining the mean and standard deviation, using Pearson product-moment correlation, and doing multiple regression analysis to determine the variables' correlations. The SEM was used to identify the best-fit model for writing skills. Results: The study discovered significant linkages between ICT engagement, reading interest, cooperative learning, and writing skills and all of which were regularly demonstrated by students. Higher ICT involvement, increased reading interest, and active cooperative learning all improved writing skills. Model 5 was chosen as the best fit with compositional writing interest, teacher impact, and school administration support as important variables. Social contact and interest in ICT, reading motivation and relevance, skill development, and cooperative learning engagement were all important predictors of enhanced student writing skills. Conclusion: The study found out that ICT engagement, reading interest, and cooperative learning all play important roles in enhancing Grade 11 Senior High School students' writing skills in the public schools of Region 10. Based on findings, the researcher highly recommend that teachers can provide meaningful tasks such as creating a website for the community and using social media for advocacy. Additionally, select activities such as group projects, case studies, and experiments, and conduct seminars or workshops on writing. Finally, stabilize the Home Visitation Program and contact local village officials for support.