Vocational Education Department Research Articles

The instructional media development of welding practice course based on PjBL model: enhancing student engagement and student competences

This paper aims to describe the quality of the instructional media based on project-based learning model at welding practice course. The research method used was research and development. The subjects were lecturers and students of Mechanical Engineering Program of Vocational Education Department. The results of research and development were: 1) the validity of the instructional media was categorised as valid by expert judgments; 2) the practicality of instructional media, syllabus and lecture unit for lecturers were practical and very helpful as a guidance in the implementation of project-based learning model, and the students responded that the learning module were practical and very useful to use as a guidance and a source of learning of project-based learning model; 3) the effectiveness of instructional media was effective in enhancing student engagement and student competencies.

The utilisation experience of the enhanced electronic signature when managing orders

Major universities with a number of branches, located throughout the country, have joined Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and there was a problem of operational coordination of managerial decision-making, coordination of command and control of their implementation. The problem needed to be solved very quickly as many orders have to be issued in a short period. It was necessary to develop and introduce the electronic document flow system to provide coordination of the projects’ orders on the number of students at the university branches on higher education programmes, postgraduate and vocational secondary education, and ensuring legal validity of the electronic documents. Cryptography techniques, encryption standard (National State Standard, Russian Federation legislation), university’s corporate network, electronic document flow system “DELO”, enhanced electronic signature services such as Crypto Pro CSP, CARMA and EDSIGN. Electronic approval technology between the head University and its branches with the use of the enhanced unqualified electronic signature was suggested. Two ways of exchanging documents were developed and implemented in order to make the scheme work: 1) Sending documents via the corporate e-mail, using National State Standard encryption. 2) Document exchange via “DELO”, electronic document flow system. The first stage has provided the document exchange, using the enciphered information with the enhanced electronic signature. At the same time, the problem of creating secure data channels between the remote university branches was solved. During the second stage, when the branches were introduced into the university’s corporate network through the secure data channels, they also gained access to the “DELO”, electronic document flow system. From the end of December 2014 up to November 2016, around 3000 orders, concerning the students were entered into the system. This method was applied not only at the branches, but also at Moscow university grounds. It is used in a slightly modified way in the vocational education department, is now being implemented in Moscow colleges. The use of the enhanced unqualified electronic signature and encryption methods has allowed to organise an efficient legal way of documents’ exchange between the head University and its numerous branches. The developed technology has solved the problem of meeting deadlines to issue the orders, concerning the students and had a certain economical effect, saving mail, transport and travel expenses.

SKILL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE TEACHERS IN FISHPOND CONSTRUCTION AND STOCKING OF FINGERLINGS AS A SUPPORT BUSINESS IN EASTERN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

The purpose of this study was to determine the Skill Improvement Needs of Agricultural Science Teachers in Pond Construction and Stocking of Fingerlings as a Support Business in Eastern Kogi State, Nigeria. The study had two specific objectives, two research questions and tested two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Literature was reviewed in line with the variables under study. The study adopted survey design. The population of the study was 235 from which 85 was taken through purposive sampling technique. A 26 item researcher - made questionnaire was used for data collection. It was face validated by two experts from Agricultural Education Unit of Vocational Education Department and one expert of Measurement and Evaluation. A reliability co-efficient of 0.89 was obtained using Cronbach alpha technique. The data obtained were coded and manipulated using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while the two hypotheses were tested using independence t-test at 0.05 level of significance and 83 degrees of freedom. The findings revealed that there was no significant difference in the mean rating of male and female agricultural science teachers on their skill improvement needs in all the skills identified in the study. Based on the findings it was recommended that the identified skills should be package into a retraining programme to enable secondary school teachers to have a support business. Article visualizations:

Qualifications frameworks: implementation and impact in Botswana

According to Young and Allais (2009), a growing number of countries are introducing qualification frameworks (QFs) following a common definition of outcomes, level descriptors, and a set of occupational or knowledge fields. Botswana has been no exception to this trend. The passing of the Vocational Training Act (1998) led to the creation of the Botswana National Vocational Qualifications Framework (BNVQF). Prior to that, there had been no QF. It is noteworthy that even to date, there is no inclusive national qualifications framework (NQF) in place. The BNVQF is best conceptualized as a sectoral QF on account of its sole focus on vocational education and training (VET). It stands on its own without any links to general and higher education. The present study, the first of its kind to reflect on the three phases of the QF (introduction, capacity building and implementation), investigates the progress of the QF to date. This is accomplished by critically examining evidence, thereby establishing the extent to which aspirations and claims have been met. The Government of Botswana has had a policy on VET and training since independence. The Department of Vocational Education and Training (DVET), within the Ministry of Education, played a coordinating role without any framework to guide it. Training providers and industry did not have any binding relationship, and training was largely institution-based. The creation of the BNVQF arose from a belief by the Government that there was a mismatch between acquired skills and needs dictated by economic circumstances. The present study, therefore, aims in part to establish the extent to which the new QF is capable of addressing the perceived need. The research conducted in the Botswana scenario had two aims in mind, the first one being to capture the structure of the new BNVQF as reflected in documentary evidence and from observation. The second was to critically examine the sustainability of the framework by looking at the initiation, capacity building, implementation and evaluation stages. Evaluation of the QF will encapsulate both positive and negative evidence of its impact. Discussion will reflect what is typical and distinctive about the BNVQF.

Teachers’ Attitude towards Integration of Computer Assisted Instructions in Teaching and Learning Process in CAD/CAM/CNC Module

The purpose of this study was to understand the effects of teachers’ attitudes, effectiveness of various teaching methods employed as well as teachers’ perceptions of the teaching experience on effectiveness of teaching-learning processes in computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing and computer numerical control (CAD/CAM/CNC) module used in vocational education department in Bahrain. Previous studies suggested that a part of the problem in CAD/CAM/CNC subject area is the use of inappropriate teaching methods which affect students’ achievements negatively. It has been suggested that negative teaching practices for example, teaching without visual effects, lack of interaction in the class and lack of motivational tool may affect students’ achievement. A questionnaire has been developed to understand teacher’s experience of the teaching learning process. The questions have been designed under the five categories. These categories are organisation, presentation, class room management, assessment process and teachers’ perception of teaching methods used. These categories have been designed to help make the interpretation and explanation of the responses easier.

Education in Schools: Introduction

Australian Economic ReviewVolume 29, Issue 4 p. 399-400 Education in Schools: Introduction Leo R. Maglen, Leo R. Maglen Department of Vocational Education and Training The University of MelbourneSearch for more papers by this author Leo R. Maglen, Leo R. Maglen Department of Vocational Education and Training The University of MelbourneSearch for more papers by this author First published: October 1996 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8462.1996.tb00944.xAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume29, Issue4October 1996Pages 399-400 RelatedInformation

Agricultural Teacher Education Functions Can Be Delivered More Effectively Through A Department Of Vocational Education

The purpose of this article is to advocate the position that agricultural teacher education functions can be delivered more effectively though a department of agricultural and extension education than a department of vocational education. Both authors are faculty members in such departments and this article is based upon our professional experiences both in an out of such departments. Our purpose is to present a rationale for departments of agricultural and extension education, discuss relevant issues, and stimulate reflective thinking. However, before we examine the relationship of a delivery system to the effectiveness of teacher education, we should re-examine the mission of teacher education in agriculture since organizational structure promulgates a climate which affects the execution of missions.

A longitudinal study of change in work values between ninth and twelfth grades as related to high school curriculum

The purpose of this study was to examine the change in work values which takes place during adolescence between the ninth and twelfth grades. The Occupational Values Inventory (OVI) was the instrument selected for use in the study. This instrument was previously developed as part of the longitudinal Vocational Development Study (VDS) project in the Department of Vocational Education at the Pennsylvania State University. The unique features of the OVI is that it is an ipsative instrument with a forced choice format containing work value statements with a seventh grade reading level. The major hypothesis of the study was that important changes do occur between ninth and twelfth grades and that these changes differ depending on the students' high school curriculum. The sample for the study were 659 high school students who were seniors in the Spring of 1972 and who had taken the OVI 3 yr previously when they were in ninth grade. The results of the study indicate that five of the seven OVI values did change over the 3-yr period and at least some of this change appeared to be related to the students high school curriculum. Other important findings observed were: (1) the “Salary” value experienced the greatest increase; (2) value intensity changed so that strong values grew stronger and weak values weaker; (3) the Home Economics curriculum which is totally female experienced almost no change in work values while all other curriculums change on at least three values.

Measuring Manual Dexterity with the GATB: Wooden versus Plastic Pegboards

As part of a ten‐year longitudinal study of vocational development being conducted in the Department of Vocational Education at The Pennsylvania State University, it was decided to administer the GATB to an entire ninth grade class of 1,050 boys and girls. Because both wooden and plastic pegboards were being used to assess GATB aptitude manual dexterity (M), it was decided to compare the scores obtained on the two different types of boards. Results of the study indicate that those students who were tested using the wooden boards performed significantly better than did students tested on the plastic boards. Converted score differences for aptitude M ranged from 3 to 26 points with an average difference of 11 points.

Industry and Education Cooperate in the Preparation of Teachers

How to get teachers of certain voca tional subjects with broad and balanced preparation, without sacrificing the nec essary practical and technical competen cies, is a difficult problem of one great area of teacher education. This article describes the manner in which the Department of Vocational Ed ucation and Practical Arts at the Univer sity of Michigan has attacked the problem. Mr. Wenrich is Chairman of the De partment and Professor of Vocational Education. He has had broad experience as a vocational teacher in the public schools, as a staff member of a state de partment of education, and as a univer sity teacher. He is the author of many articles in his field.

Shield This Light

The Author of this article writes with the authority of long experience and broad background. Now assistant superintendent in charge of the Department of Vocational Education of Chicago Public Schools, Mr. Sommers has served the Chicago School system as elementary school principal and high school principal, as director of music in a high school, and as assistant supervisor of music in charge of instrumental music.

Occupational Information in the Schools

Occupations: The Vocational Guidance JournalVolume 27, Issue 6 p. 397-398 Occupational Information in the Schools An Opinion Poll of Iowa Teachers ROLAND G. ROSS, ROLAND G. ROSS State Supervisor Guidance Services, Board for Vocational Education, Des Moines, Iowa Prior to his present appointment as State Supervisor, OIGS, in the Iowa State Department of Vocational Education, ROLAND G. ROSS spent 10 years in the teaching profession, 4 years in industrial fields, 5 years in the Iowa State Department of Vocational Education, and 18 months with the U. S. Office of Education. On graduating from the Iowa State Teachers College (Cedar Falls), Mr. Ross studied at Iowa State College (Ames) where he received his M.S. degree. He has written 17 pamphlets on guidance as well as a handbook, “Guidance for Secondary Schools.”Search for more papers by this author ROLAND G. ROSS, ROLAND G. ROSS State Supervisor Guidance Services, Board for Vocational Education, Des Moines, Iowa Prior to his present appointment as State Supervisor, OIGS, in the Iowa State Department of Vocational Education, ROLAND G. ROSS spent 10 years in the teaching profession, 4 years in industrial fields, 5 years in the Iowa State Department of Vocational Education, and 18 months with the U. S. Office of Education. On graduating from the Iowa State Teachers College (Cedar Falls), Mr. Ross studied at Iowa State College (Ames) where he received his M.S. degree. He has written 17 pamphlets on guidance as well as a handbook, “Guidance for Secondary Schools.”Search for more papers by this author First published: March 1949 https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2164-5892.1949.tb01535.xCitations: 1 AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article.Citing Literature Volume27, Issue6March 1949Pages 397-398 RelatedInformation