Title: Faculty training in computer technology: implementation and adoption within the curriculum in Malaysia and the USA

Authors: Claretha Hughes; Zulkifli Zakaria

Addresses: 103 Graduate Education Building, RHRC/COEHP, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA. ' Etiqa, Malaysia 95 PWJB 58, Tmn Rapat Setia Baru, 31350 IPOH, Malaysia

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to compare and contrast factors related to computer technology (CT) implementation in the curriculum. The focus was on Malaysian Ministry of Education Polytechnic (MoEP) and a university in the US. The study sought to determine faculty members| attitudes toward CT as well as its availability and use in teaching. Faculty attitudes toward the use of CT in their teaching were very positive; however, adjusting to change and continuous training on CT is needed and must be supported by all stakeholders.

Keywords: computer technology; faculty development; change adjustment; Malaysia; USA; United States; faculty training; curriculum; Ministry of Education Polytechnic; higher education; universities; faculty members; teaching; faculty attitudes; continuous training; stakeholders; learning; intellectual capital; innovation.

DOI: 10.1504/IJLIC.2012.043991

International Journal of Learning and Intellectual Capital, 2012 Vol.9 No.1/2, pp.226 - 239

Published online: 02 Sep 2014 *

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