Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-3 | Issue-02 | 97-118
Original Research Article
Application of Soft Systems Methodology for Computer Module Evaluation for Teaching Computer Technology in Girl’s Secondary Schools in Al Qassim Saudi Arabia
Jasmine Al-Jarallah
Published : Feb. 28, 2018
Abstract
Presently computer technology is becoming an important education tool
especially in girl‟s schools about the use of computer technology. Therefore, the main
objectives of this study was to introduce different types of computer and information
technology knowledge related to student‟s life and society requirements. The
population for this study was a group of people involved in the module including both
the teachers and students from two secondary schools in Al- Qassim. Personnel
interview was considered as the best method for the study from the researcher's
perspective. A conceptual model was developed to evaluate the use of Soft Systems
Methodology (SSM) for the improvement of teaching computer technology in girls‟
secondary schools. Questionnaire was designed based on the Likert Scale for the
respondents to sate their level of agreement on the scale of five items [strongly agree,
agree, neutral, disagree and strongly disagree with a scale ranging from 1 (strongly
disagree) to 4 (strongly agree). The implementation of the Soft Systems Methodology
was illustrated by stages, which included the development of a rich picture, root
definitions, conceptual models and comparison with the real world. The application
of SSM achieved some of the study objectives pertaining to computer teaching
technology in girl‟s secondary school encountered by many obstacles. The
achievement of SSM application was presented in the rich picture which seemed
helpful especially in presenting the conflict between the students and the teacher‟s
demands keeping in view the limitations of the program for better understanding of
the situation. The induction of computer teaching technology proved useful in
enhancing the student‟s skill about the benefits of computer tools in learning at
schools. The suggested system was found useful for updating the use of SSM by
applying the computer module in teaching computer technology in girl‟s secondary
schools in Al-Qaseem, Saudi Arabia. Because it is comprehensive and would fully
examine the application of SSM methodology. This study recommended the
application of SSM in schools context but within the context of individuals‟ conflict
situation. Application and use of computer teaching technology is an important
education tool especially in girl‟s schools about the use of computer tools and
software for improving learning skills about different aspects of life. This study
recommended the induction of computer teaching technology for enhancing the
student‟s skill about the benefits of computer tools for learning and understanding
different aspects of life at school levels.