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This study aims to examine the differences in ICT integration in preschool teaching and learning between government and private sector. The three main aspects studied are the level of ICT knowledge and skills of preschool teachers, ICT integration in preschool teaching and learning and ICT problems faced by preschool teachers. The research method implemented is a quantitative study through data collection by distributing questionnaires to preschool teachers. The sample of this study consists of preschool teachers in Perak covering 311 schools involved. The data collected in this study were analyzed via computer using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. The findings show that the level of ICT knowledge and skills, the level of ICT integration in teaching and learning and the problems faced by preschool teachers are at a moderate level. However, the findings show that the government preschool teachers integrate ICT better in terms of monitoring and evaluating students’ progress compared to private preschool teachers. In conclusion, based on the finding, the importance of ICT is accepted in our new generation. The demand of integrating technology into teaching since preschool will increase its importance in school curricula.
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In-Text Citation: (Mamat, Kamarudin, Ali, & Noh, 2020)
To Cite this Article: Mamat, N., Kamarudin, K., Ali, S. R., & Noh, N. M. (2020). The Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Teaching and Learning in Government and Private Preschools in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 10(11), 104-112.
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