HELSINKI JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES (HJSSH)
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SUPPORT IN ADVANCING ACTION RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AMONG ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS IN BELAGA DISTRICT, SARAWAK
E-ISSN: 7764-9221
P-ISSN: 3442-3567
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/572
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.
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