Computer Aided Reading and Pronunciation Practice System for Elementary Level: Development and Usability

Abstract

This paper examines the initial study on teachers perception on the usability of computer-aided reading and pronunciation practice system and system development for elementary level in a rural area.  The sample of this study consists of twelve (12) teacher, who teaches in an elementary level in the southern part of Antique, Philippines. The usability and user satisfaction questionnaire, which was adapted from Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ), divided into seven categories namely design/layout, functionality, ease of use, learnability, satisfaction, outcome/future use and errors/system reliability was utilized. Prototyping model was used in the development of the system. The internal consistency of the subscale was tested using Cronbach’s and the results are satisfactory.