A Study of Perception and Capability to Undertake Action Research Among Lecturers at a Polytechnic in Sarawak
Marcus Gee-Whai Kho,
Ying-Leh Ling
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
41-46
Received:
13 June 2017
Accepted:
4 July 2017
Published:
26 July 2017
Abstract: This study aims to survey the perception and capability of lecturers in a polytechnic in Sarawak to undertake action research. It is conducted among 39 lecturers from the General Studies Department. The findings of this study show that the lecturers perceived that doing action research involved a lot of time, it can be done at minimum expense and action research can build trustworthiness or reliability. Besides, doing action research requires an effort and guidance is needed in doing action research, especially for novice lecturer-researchers. In terms of capability, most lecturers can distinguish the different parts of action research and able to cite authors appropriately. However, some lecturers are not familiar with the MLS and APA formats. It was also found that most lecturers conducted action research for their professional growth. The study recommended several implications for institutional administrators to enhance polytechnic lecturers’ abilities in conducting action research.
Abstract: This study aims to survey the perception and capability of lecturers in a polytechnic in Sarawak to undertake action research. It is conducted among 39 lecturers from the General Studies Department. The findings of this study show that the lecturers perceived that doing action research involved a lot of time, it can be done at minimum expense and a...
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Leadership for Organizational Effectiveness in Academic Sector to Maintain the Quality of Education
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
52-60
Received:
13 June 2017
Accepted:
4 July 2017
Published:
31 July 2017
Abstract: The ideas planned by Total Quality Management (TQM) organizer, W. Edwards Deming, have been recommended as a reason for accomplishing greatness in schools. It is a chance to conceptualize a precise change for schools. In this article to examine the system for changing schools utilizing Deming's 14 TQM standards. Add up to Quality Management (TQM) is perceived as a critical administration rationality and is broadly utilized as a part of school. It has been utilized effectively in the advancement and procurement of frameworks. In the course of the most recent couple of years, TQM has been connected in the training business. The vast majority of the applications have been in the authoritative side of the foundations, however a few schools have connected TQM to educational modules advancement. In this paper, the standards of TQM are depicted with an accentuation on the significance of recognizing the client and breaking down the procedures. The 14 Points of Dr. W. Edwards Deming, which shape a structure for the execution of the TQM, are independently connected to the scholastic condition in light of the experience picked up at the education sector. The key focuses for the change of training are logical and innovative improvement, social changes and authoritative changes. Instruction proficiency and achievement don't depend just on amount however also on quality. The quality pointer arrangement of instruction, and additionally the criteria identified with the quality markers help schools to distinguish the significant ranges of their exercises their own favorable circumstances, impediments and advancement openings.
Abstract: The ideas planned by Total Quality Management (TQM) organizer, W. Edwards Deming, have been recommended as a reason for accomplishing greatness in schools. It is a chance to conceptualize a precise change for schools. In this article to examine the system for changing schools utilizing Deming's 14 TQM standards. Add up to Quality Management (TQM) i...
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