Effectiveness of a Strategic Training Module of ICT Integration in Classroom Teaching and Learning Process to Improve Teachers’ Professional Development in Principles of Accounting Education

Abstract

This research aims to study the effectiveness of a strategic training module utilizing ICT integration in classroom teaching and learning process to improve teachers’ professional development in Principles of Accounting education at Malaysian secondary school level using accounting educational simulation courseware, ASSETBase. Series of research and training activities conducted from August 2005 to June 2007 showed that accounting teachers were enthusiastic and ready to embrace the idea of incalculating ICT integration into their classroom teaching and learning. The findings also suggest that ICT integration has become a key factor in improving teachers’ professional development. However, it needs to be orchestrated together with other concerted efforts. But for various reasons, it could not be implemented. Variables factor used in this study are the cognitive aspects, competency on ICT skills, psychosocial changes in attitude, and the desire to be proficient and persistent. The contributions of the study are discussed together with the proposed research questions and approaches in this paper. Preliminary results demonstrated a significantly higher level of teachers’ readiness in implementing the new pedagogical approach.