DESIGNING A DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR TEACHER RESEARCHER: A RESEARCH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM INNOVATION

Abstract

Information technology has a major impact on knowledge-sharing activities. The popularity of digital repository usage has triggered the increasing demand for educational application developers in recent years. This paper shows a new dimension to the process of using digital repository as Research Management System (RMS) for teachers proposes a novel approach to support teachers to conduct action research. The use of digital repository as RMS provides the opportunities to the teachers to develop their research skills. Accordingly, this RMS offers teachers an avenue to release their mental tension resulting from rigorous academic engagement in the classroom that become barrier in conducting action research. The barriers in conducting action research are the difficulties in research skills, interest, time, and support. This paper provides detailed explanations of teacher’s barriers in conducting action research, what the RMS and its architectural design that will bring the benefits to teachers. To realize the comprehensive process of RMS, this article is designed and supported with three phases, namely SITS Analysis, Requirement Specification and Development. The research content, materials, workflow diagrams and theories application adopted to provide the features and layout of The RMS. This paper will create a research culture amongst teachers. The authors concluded that RMS is essential to aid teachers’ research culture and enhance their professional development.