Figure 1
Proposed Model of e-leadership (from Oh & Chua, 2018).
Table 1
Summary of Response Rate.
| RESEARCH LOCATIONS-DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY | ADMIN.SURVEYED | ADMIN. RESPONSE RATE % | FACULTY SURVEYED | FACULTY RESPONSE RATE % | OVERALL RESPONSE RATE BY INSTITUTION % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbados-University A | 4 | 50 | 7 | 57 | 55 |
| Jamaica-University B | 5 | 20 | 21 | 33 | 31 |
| Guyana-University C | 8 | 25 | 10 | 70 | 50 |
| Trinidad-University D | 5 | 0 | 16 | 44 | 33 |
Figure 2
Demographics of Faculty (n = 25).
Figure 3
Demographics for Administrators (n = 5).
Table 2
Comparison of Group Means obtained for Faculty and Administrators for Items 17, 23 and 25.
| QUESTION ITEM AND STATEMENT | GROUP | n | MEAN | MEAN DIFFERENCE | t | SIGNIFICANCE (2 TAILED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17. An online chemistry course should include accompanying virtual chemistry laboratory exercises. | F | 25 | 2.04 | .440 | .896 | .378 |
| A | 5 | 1.60 | ||||
| 23. Lectures by the instructor are just as effective to students whether delivered in a face-to- face chemistry class or in the online environment. | F | 25 | 2.40 | –1.400 | –2.818 | .009* |
| A | 5 | 3.80 | ||||
| 25. Peer study groups and tutoring sessions, comparable to those associated with a face-to-face course, could be provided effectively in the online environment. | F | 25 | 2.40 | .400 | 1.018 | .030*† |
| A | 5 | 2.00 |
[i] Note: F = Faculty, A = Admin * Indicates significant difference; † Equal variances not assumed.
Table 3
Familiarity of Faculty and Administrators with online environment including virtual laboratory.
| QUESTION | GROUP | n | FAMILIAR | NEUTRAL | UNFAMILIAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 29: How would you describe your knowledge regarding the use of the online environment for course delivery? | Faculty | 25 | 44% (11) | 44% (11) | 12% (3) |
| Admin | 5 | 40% (2) | 40% (2) | 20% (1) | |
| Question 30: How would you describe your knowledge regarding the use of virtual chemistry laboratories/simulated laboratories for laboratory component delivery? | Faculty | 25 | 12% (3) | 40% (10) | 48% (12) |
| Admin | 5 | 40% (2) | 40% (2) | 20% (1) | |
| Question 31: How would you describe your use of virtual chemistry laboratories/simulated laboratories for laboratory component delivery? | Faculty | 25 | 0 | 32%(8) | 68% (17) |
| Admin | 5 | 20% (1) | 20% (1) | 60% (3) |
Figure 4
Faculty Reservations on offering Chemistry course online.
Figure 5
Administrators’ reservations on offering Chemistry courses online.
Figure 6
Faculty’s views on online testing.
Figure 7
Administrators’ views on online testing.
Table 4
Educational leaders view on Institutional Support for online chemistry course.
| QUESTION | GROUP | n | AGREE/STRONGLY AGREE | NEUTRAL | DISAGREE/STRONGLY DISAGREE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 28: The university where you are employed would provide the necessary support (funding, training, etc.) to offer a chemistry course online. | Faculty | 25 | 32% (8) | 28% (7) | 40% (10) |
| Admin | 5 | 60% (3) | 20% (1) | 20% (1) |