THE IMPACT OF TEACHERS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ON EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS OF PRIVATE HIGHER VOCATIONAL COLLEGES IN GUANGZHOU, CHINA

Abstract

The objectives of this study were: 1) to study the current status of teacher information technology skills in private higher vocational colleges in Guangzhou; 2) to examine the impact of teacher information technology skills on the effectiveness of employment management in private higher vocational colleges in Guangzhou; and 3) to propose guidelines for enhancing the information technology skills of teachers in private higher vocational colleges in Guangzhou. The target population consisted of approximately 12,000 teachers, with a calculated sample size of 384.16. A total of 410 valid responses were collected via an online questionnaire. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. Findings revealed that while most teachers possess basic IT skills, significant gaps remain in the integration of IT with educational management and data-driven decision-making—highlighting integration ability as the weakest area. Correlation and regression analyses showed that IT application, integration, and support abilities all positively influence employment management effectiveness, with integration ability having the greatest impact. Drawing on Self-Efficacy Theory and the Technology Acceptance Model , the study further confirmed that perceived usefulness and ease of use indirectly enhance employment management through improved teacher self-efficacy and behavioral intention. Accordingly, strategic recommendations include differentiated training, dynamic evaluation, and optimized resource allocation to support digital transformation.