Effects of determinants for computer use among teachers in Malaysia

Authors

  • Kung Teck Wong University of South Australia, Australia
  • Pauline Swee Choo Goh Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia
  • Rosma Osman Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

Keywords:

Educational technology;, in-service teachers, structural equation modelling (SEM)

Abstract

This study seeks to identify effects of determinants for computers use among teachers in Malaysia. In Malaysia, there is widespread recognition that computer can play a powerful role in supplementing and complimenting the process of teacher’s teaching and learning. Given current recognition of the value of computer integration, as well as the investment costs that technologies represent for schools, this study attempted to develop a model which demonstrates the variables that affect computer use among teachers and which also explain its interactions. The proposed research model is based on previous models of technology acceptance. Three variables (computer teaching efficacy, computer attitude and learning outcomes) were selected to build a model for this study. Methodologically, Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was used as the main technique for data analysis. The findings support the notion that computer attitudes, computer teaching efficacy and learning outcomes have effects on computer use among teachers. However, among them, learning outcomes and computer teaching efficacy did not have direct effects towards computer use. Implications and practical guidelines for both educational technology developers and practitioners are subsequently presented.

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Published

2018-09-27

How to Cite

Wong, K. T., Goh, P. S. C., & Osman, R. (2018). Effects of determinants for computer use among teachers in Malaysia. Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of Teachers and Teacher Education, 2(1), 75–83. Retrieved from https://ojs.upsi.edu.my/index.php/JRPPTTE/article/view/147

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