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ISSN 1996-1065 [Online]
ISSN 1818-1139 [PRINT] |
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Volume 2 (2) 2008 |
| Title: | Exploring the Extent of ICT Adoptation Among Secondary Schools Teachers in Malaysia |
| Authors: |
BEE THENG LAU*,CHIA HUA SIM |
| Published: |
ŠIJCIR Vol2 (2) 2008, PP. 19-36 |
| Language: | English |
Abstract:
Since year 2003, a wide range of ICT such as laptop, LCD projectors, trolley with speaker and UBS
system, as well as software like power point, flash and interactive courseware have been used to support
teaching and learning of Mathematics and Science throughout schools in Malaysia. In some schools, extra
effort has been made to provide additional facilities like computer laboratories, wireless internet connection
and local area network to assist teachers’ in their teaching and professional tasks. Ideally, teachers should
be very receptive toward the adoption and implementation of ICT in education. Effective use of ICT with
multimedia and graphics for example, enriches teaching and enhance interactivity in learning. With a large
investment in the ICT infrastructure, and increased emphasis on the use of ICT in teaching, teachers are
expected to be competent and effective in utilizing these tools. However, are all teachers ready and making
full use of the ICT in schools? To what extent are teachers utilizing ICT tools in schools, how have they
perceived their competency to be and what are their specific training and support needs, if any? The paper
aimed to examine these issues. Surprisingly, results indicated that elderly teachers were eager to adopt ICT
in schools. They were receptive to ICT and reported a high extent of ICT use in teaching and professional
job. In general, teachers held a reasonably positive attitude towards ICT adoption in school, and those who
received either prior to and on the job training recorded a higher competency in ICT. Respondents who
were more competent in using computers reported more favorable perception towards ICT. On top of these,
teachers who have been using ICT extensively in their daily routines still indicate high training and support
needs. Respondents also felt that among the various stakeholders, teachers as the classroom practitioners
should have a greater say in deciding how ICT is being used in schools.
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| Categories and Subject Descriptors: | K.3 [Computing Milieux]: Computers and Education
General Terms: ICT, secondary education |
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