TY  - THES
ID  - iab_repo693
UR  - http://eprints.iab.edu.my/v2/693/
EP  - 95
A1  - Chetrilah, Othman
PB  - International Islamic University Malaysia
N2  - Malaysian's School Resource Centers (SRC) are faced with a new important role as they are confronted with the challenge of information technology (IT) and the sophisticated needs of the users. The SRCs are hoped to introduce and to adopt computers on a wider scale in their management system. Its success will be determined by the SRC teachers' attitudes toward computers. This study was conducted to determine the factors that affect attitudes toward computers among 90 SRC teachers of 16 selected secondary schools in the Hulu Langat district and their extent of computer usage in SRC management system. The study also investigated relationships between selected independent variables (gender, size of school and the SRC, availability of personal and school computers, past experiences in using computers, computer usage and training ) and the attitudinal differences (perceived usefulness, perceived ability and computer confidence) towards computers. Based on the findings of the study, it can be concluded that individual competency in using computers is essential for an SRC teacher. Knowledge of this skill, supported by positive attitudes toward computers would enable the SRC teachers to manage the SRC effectively and efficiently. This study recommends that the Education Ministry, specifically Bahagian Teknologi Pendidikan and Pusat Sumber Pendidikan Negeri to recognize the importance of computer competency among SRC teachers and to emphasize it in conducting SRC management courses. In addition, at least a computer should be made available in every SRC. Finally, a suggestion for further study can be carried out on attitudinal differences toward computers among SRC teachers in other districts or states.
Y1  - 1998///
KW  - A STUDY ON ATTITUDES TOWARD COMPUTERS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER TEACHERS IN THE HULU LANGAT DISTRICT
M1  - masters
AV  - public
TI  - A STUDY ON ATTITUDES TOWARD COMPUTERS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER TEACHERS IN THE HULU LANGAT DISTRICT
ER  -