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Pedagogy Review: An International Journal of Educational Theories, Approaches and Strategies
Volume 7 | Issue 1 | 2026 | 100 – 113
1Teacher III, Panay Community School, Panganiban District, Division of Catanduanes, Catanduanes, Philippines
2Faculty Member, Catanduanes State University–Panganiban Campus, Panganiban, Catanduanes, Philippines
3School Principal II, Baras Rural Development High School, Baras South District, Division of Catanduanes, Philippines
Article History:
Initial submission: 15 December 2025
First decision: 18 December 2025
Revision received: 03 January 2026
Accepted for publication: 05 February 2026
Online release: 11 February 2026
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The integration of educational technology in primary education has gained momentum in the Philippines following curriculum reforms and the shift toward blended and technology-supported learning. However, in geographically isolated and resource-constrained areas, such as Zone 3 of the Division of Catanduanes, disparities in teacher preparation, training access, and infrastructure continue to influence classroom practice and pupil outcomes. Against this backdrop, this study examined the extent of technology integration and teacher self-efficacy in primary grade instruction and their relationship with pupils’ academic achievement. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data were gathered from public primary school teachers in the districts of Bagamanoc, Panganiban, and Viga, focusing on teacher profile variables, levels of technology integration, self efficacy in technology use, and pupils’ academic performance. Findings indicate generally high levels of teacher self-efficacy and technology integration, with significant variations based on educational attainment, experience, and training exposure. Technology integration showed a significant positive relationship with pupils’ academic achievement, whereas teacher self-efficacy did not demonstrate a direct association. The results suggest that effective technology use and student engagement, rather than confidence alone, are critical to improving learning outcomes, underscoring the need for sustained, context-responsive professional development.
Keywords: technology integration, teacher self-efficacy, academic achievement, public primary education
APA (7th edition)
Alfaro, S. C., Cordial, J. F., & Torreja, J. S. (2026). Technology integration, teacher self-efficacy, and academic achievement in public primary schools. Pedagogy Review: An International Journal of Educational Theories, Approaches and Strategies, 7(1), 100–113. https://doi.org/10.62718/vmca.pr-ijetas.7.1.SC-1225-011
Sylvia C. Alfaro – Project administration, Visualization, Writing original draft, Data curation, Resources, Validation;
Johnmar F. Cordial – Methodology, Software, Formal analysis, Writing review and editing;
Juan S. Torreja – Conceptualization, Supervision
This research received no external funding.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
his study involved human respondents; however, formal ethical approval was not sought from the authors’ institution. The authors affirm that participation was voluntary, informed consent was obtained, and confidentiality of responses was strictly maintained. No procedures were undertaken that posed risk or harm to the participants.
All data supporting the findings of this study are included within the manuscript and its supplementary materials.
AI-assisted language editing was performed using ChatGPT; authors reviewed approved all content.
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