This study aims to identify the stage of concern, attitudes and practices of secondary school Music teachers in Sarawak on the application of i-Think in teaching and learning. This study used a survey study design using questionnaires and interviews as research instrument. The sample of the study consisted of thirty (30) secondary school Music teachers in Sarawak. The findings show that they are aware of innovation, but are less interested in applying i-Think in their Music’s teaching and learning. The findings of the interviews show that the attitudes and practices of secondary school Music teachers on the application of i-Think in Music’s teaching and learning is at moderate stage. The implications of this study enable secondary school Music teachers to be more attentive, positive and adopt the application of i-Think in teaching and learning. Indirectly, the application of i-Think can attract students to learn and improve students’ achievement.
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To Cite this Article: Lin, N. M., & Nasri, N. M. (2019). Secondary Music Teachers’ Concern Stages, Attitude and Practice towards Applying i-Think in Teaching and Learning. International Journal of Academic Research Business and Social Sciences, 9(5), 268–286.
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