EDUCATOR’S READINESS TOWARDS m-LEARNING IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF BIOLOGY IN MATRICULATION

Abstract

In Malaysia, there has been a substantial increase in the adoption of mobile learning (m-Learning) due to advancements in technology and the demand for flexible and inclusive education.  The success of implementing m-Learning depends on educators' readiness and positive perceptions towards it. By employing educators who are prepared and proficient in implementing mobile learning, the learning experiences of students can be optimized and have a beneficial effect on attaining educational goals. This study is a quantitative study that seeks to assess the readiness of Biology educators at matriculation colleges, MOE, to utilise m-Learning in the instruction and learning of Biology. The focus of this study involves several variables such as knowledge, skills, and attitudes.  This study involves a total of 164 Biology educators from matriculation colleges as respondents. A set of questionnaires has been used as an instrument to carry out this study and is distributed online. The data obtained were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. In summary, the findings revealed that educators in the matriculation program, MOE, shown a reasonably high degree of readiness in terms of their knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards the use of m-Learning. Studies of educators’ readiness in m-Learning provide valuable insights that can be used to optimize learning experiences through technology and appropriate steps can be taken to support educators in implementing m-Learning successfully.