Penilaian Guru Sekolah Rendah Terhadap Peranan Guru Besar Sekolah sebagai Pemimpin Teknologi Maklumat dan Komunikasi (ICT) Teachers Perception Towards Head Teachers' Role as an ICT Leader in Primary Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to determine the role of head teachers as an ICT in primary schools. A total of 238 primary school teachers were selected as respondents whereas questionnaire was used as the main instrument for this study. Descriptive statistics were used to identify the role of headmaster in providing the infrastructures ICT in school; the role of headmaster in encouraging teachers of using ICT in school; the role of headmaster in implementing ICT usage among teachers in school management aspect; the role of headmaster in implementing ICT among teachers in teaching and learning in school. The outcome of the research indicates the average of mean score was at moderate level which was at 3.59. This study also showed that there was a significant difference based on the teachers' gender, age and teaching experiences in the assessment of the role of head teachers as ICT leaders in primary schools. However, there was no significant difference based on the teachers' academic qualifications in the assessment of the role of head teachers in implementing ICT at school. As a conclusion, few suggestions were forwarded to the relevant parties and authorities to improve the role of head teacher as ICT catalyst and leaders in schools. 

Kajian ini dijalankan bertujuan untuk mengetahui tentang peranan guru besar sebagai pemimpin ICT di sekolah rendah. Sampel kajian adalah seramai 238 orang guru yang mengajar di sekolah rendah dan soal selidik telah digunakan sebagai instrumen utama kajian. Analisis statistik deskriptif telah digunakan untuk mengenalpasti peranan guru besar dalam menyediakan infrastruktur ICT yang lengkap di sekolah; peranan guru besar dalam menggalakkan guru-guru menggunakan ICT di sekolah; peranan guru besar dalam mengimplementasikan penggunaan ICT dalam kalangan guru berdasarkan aspek pengurusan sekolah; peranan guru besar dalam mengimplementasikan penggunaan ICT dalam kalangan guru berdasarkan aspek pengajaran dan pembelajaran di sekolah. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa peranan guru besar dalam pelaksanaan ICT di sekolah rendah adalah pada tahap yang sederhana iaitu nilai skor min 3.59. Hasil kajian juga menunjukkan bahawa terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan berdasarkan aspek jantina, umur, dan pengalaman mengajar guru dalam penilaian peranan guru besar sebagai pemimpin ICT di sekolah. Bagaimanapun, tidak terdapat perbezaan yang signifikan berdasarkan aspek kelulusan akademik guru dalam penilaian peranan guru besar melaksanakan ICT di sekolah. Sebagai penutup bicara, penyelidik mengemukakan beberapa cadangan untuk mempelbagaikan lagi peranan guru besar sebagai pemimpin dan pemangkin ICT di sekolah.