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School Leadership Support in Advancing Action Research Activities among Administrators and Teachers in Belaga District, Sarawak

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to identify the level of school leadership support in promoting a culture of action research among administrators and teachers in the Belaga District. Based on a sample of 242 respondents, findings indicate that the level of leadership support is moderately high (M = 3.369, SD = 1.144). Demographic data reveal that the majority of respondents are regular academic teachers (72.7%), with most serving between 1 to 5 years (50.0%). The analysis highlights elements such as guidance, providing platforms for sharing research findings, and recognition for researchers as significant factors in enhancing teachers' self-efficacy in research. The study concludes that strategic leadership support can drive a more sustainable culture of research in rural schools.

Source: International Journal of Social Science and Human Research

DOI: 10.47191/ijsshr/v7-i12-17

Authors: Jolene anak Jair, Dr. Ahmad Rafaai bin Ayudin, Michael Belekum, Lina Fung binti Mohammad, Siti Nuramal Jariah binti Kameri

Institution: Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Teacher Education and Leadership Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4405261471