VISUAL ART EDUCATION TEACHER’S BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES TOWARD INCORPORATING ICT INTO ART CLASSROOMS

Abstract

As a subject that emphasizes on creativity, innovation and critical thinking, Visual Art Education (VAE) teachers were urged to utilize the full potential of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Despite numerous literatures that highlighted benefits of ICT, VAE teachers were found not serious toward integrating ICT. This study was carried out to determined Malaysian VAE teachers’ attitudes and beliefs and their level of confidence toward incorporating ICT into art classrooms. Moreover, this study explored teachers’ specific approach of ICT and factors that influence their integration of ICT into art classrooms. The participants of this study were eighteen VAE teachers from three-selected secondary school in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. Data for the study was gathered by face-to-face interviews. The findings of the study indicated that Malaysian VAE teachers were still at moderate levels of ICT integration. At the mean time, the support from school administrator and continues professional development were two main factors that contribute towards successful ICT integration. In light of the published research on the integration of ICT in the VAE subject area, the findings of this study will contribute towards guiding school organization, teachers training institutions and the Ministry of Education toward establishing a standard for successful ICT integration, especially in the context of the VAE.