Navigating New Horizons: Challenges of Malaysian secondary school teachers in cultivating digital information literacy (dil) competencies

Salsuhaida Sulaiman; Norshila Shaifuddin; Ahmad Zam Hariro Samsudin

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI18.5463

Authors

Salsuhaida Sulaiman School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, UiTM Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Norshila Shaifuddin School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, UiTM Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Ahmad Zam Hariro Samsudin School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, UiTM Selangor Branch, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI18.5463

Keywords:

Challenges in Teaching , ICT-based Projects, Digital Literacy , Digital Information Literacy , RBT

Abstract

This study explores Malaysian secondary school teachers' challenges in integrating digital information literacy (DIL) into their teaching. The research focuses on Design and Technology (RBT), highlighting the need for students to navigate the digital information landscape. The study uses a qualitative phenomenological study and thematic analysis by Atlas.ti v23 to identify challenges in teaching ICT-based projects. The research suggests that innovative teaching methodologies, stakeholder collaboration, and a culture of adaptability are crucial for empowering teachers to cultivate DIL in students, enabling them to navigate the digital era confidently and competently.

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