Diploma Level Research Articles

Satisfaction of nursing learners with training activities of Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology hospital in 2022

Objective: To describe the satisfaction of nursing learners with training activities of Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 199 subjects who were trainned at Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. They are at diploma, bachelor and master nursing level and worked as healthcare provided at health facilities. The questionnaire with 5 points Likert scale was used to collect data from February 2022 to May 2022. Results: The mean of overall satisfaction with training activities was 3.9 comparing with 5 – maximum value, in which learners show the highest satisfaction with the course about ethics, manners, personality (3.97) and at least the course about meeting personal expectations (3.84). The mean of the components of satisfaction were as follow: training program (3.92), lecturer (3.870, assessment of learning process (3.99), learning environment (3.87). Conclusion: The satisfaction of nursing learners with the training activities of Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital is quite high (3.95), the mean of each component is not asymptotic at level 5 (completely satisfied). In this respect, improving the quality of training are important to promote satisfaction of nursing learners in particular and learners in general.

Self-care practice and its predictors among adult diabetic patients on follow-up at public health care diabetic referral clinics, Debre Markos, Ethiopia

Diabetes Mellitus is a known metabolic disorder and an emerging public health problem in developing countries. The study aimed to assess patients’ self-care practice and its predictors among adult diabetic patients on follow-up at public health care diabetic referral clinics in Debre Markos Town.A cross-sectional study was conducted from November to January 2021/2022, on diabetic patients who were on follow-up. After ethical clearance was obtained from the ethical review board of Debre Markos University, data were collected and checked for its completeness, then coded, and entered using EPI data version 4.4.2, and analyzed using SPSS version 22. Finally descriptive statistics were presented using tables, graphs, and texts. In addition all independent variables with P ≤ 0.2 in the bi-variable logistic regression analysis were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression with 95 % CI at 5 % margin of error and a p-value < 0.05 was declared as statistical significance.Out of the total 239 respondents 48.5 % of the study participants had good diabetes self-care practices. Diabetic patients who had college and above level of education were 1.41 times (AOR: 1.41, 95 % CI 0.54–3.65) more likely to have good self-care practice than those who were under diploma level of education. The odds of good diabetic self-care practice were 1.36 times (AOR: 1.36, 95 % CI 1.41–3.43) higher among respondents who were governmentally employed than those who are not employed. Study participants who were rural residents were 29 % (AOR: 0.71, 95 % CI 0.40–2.23) less likely to practice self-care habits than those urban residents of DM. Participants who were on the follow-up for less than one year were 47 % (AOR: 0.57, 95 % CI 0.12–2.46) less likely to have self-care practice than those patients who had been on follow-up for more than tenyears.In this study the overall level of self-care practice among diabetic patients was low as compared to the previous study findings, so diabetic patients require intervention with an integrated approach through treatment as well as health education which will increase the health and well-being of the patients.In the present study employment, level of education, residency, and length of diabetic treatment were strongly associated with self-care practice of diabetes mellitus.

Riders’ Food Safety Knowledge and Practices: Do they Comply

The food service industry has evolved recently to cope with global changes and demands. Food riders have been recruited to keep the food business significant in an area with food safety concerns in mind. Although food riders don't need to take food safety and hygiene courses, undoubtedly it is their responsibility to prevent foodborne disease outbreaks. Therefore, this study was initiated to identify food safety knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among 84 food riders in Shah Alam using a quantitative correlational study (Pearson Correlation Coefficient) while the mediating effect was investigated using the Hayes PROCESS. The results showed that the attitude of the food rider mediates the relationship between knowledge and practice of food safety. Research findings from 84 respondents, consisting of men (82.1%), and women (17.9%). Their ages ranged from 18 to 27 years (64.3%). In addition, 70 people (83.3%) of them have higher education, at the diploma, master, and PhD levels. There is a fact that 98.8% of them have less than three years of working experience as food riders. The results revealed that there is a significant relationship between all attributes tested (p<0.05) as well as it is proven that attitudes partially mediate the relationship between knowledge and practices. This study may help in developing food safety education intervention programs for food riders in improving their food safety knowledge, attitude and practice.

Prevalence And Associated Sociodemographic Factors of Obesity And Overweight among Public School Teachers in Kurdistan Region

Background: Obesity and overweight are two of the main serious health risk factors worldwide. Teachers have been found to be more likely than other groups of the population to be obese or overweight. The study aimed to explore the overweight and obesity prevalence and determine their sociodemographic factors among public school teachers in a sample population in Iraqi Kurdistan. Methods: The cross-sectional study design was applied from September 15th, 2021, to April 1st, 2022. Stratified-simple random sampling technique was used to select 500 school teachers aged from 18 to 64. The current study used a questionnaire and composed of two parts: the first part; included sociodemographic characteristics, and the second part, consisted of measuring body mass index. Results: The majority (40.6%) of teachers were aged 30–39 and 64.8% of them were female, and 54.6% were primary school teachers. The combined overweight and obesity prevalence was 71.4%. The higher obesity and being overweight prevalence was found in those over the age of 30, female, married, low to moderate-income teachers, and teachers with a diploma and lower education levels. The BMI of teachers was statistically associated with age (p=0.024), gender (p≤ 0.001), marital status (p≤0.001), income (p≤ 0.001), and education level (p=0.007). Conclusions: The prevalence of overweight and obesity is high among primary school teachers in this region. They are associated with socio-demographic characteristics

The Relationship of Gender to Students’ Level of Depression

During COVID-19 pandemic, Learning and Teaching from Home has been implemented to every student including university students. After two years, these students are asked to return to campus and study face-to-face or hybrid learning. This may be emotionally disturbing to some of them. This is because they feel comfortable and have already adapted the methods of Learning and Teaching from Home. The aim of this study is to identify the students’ level of depression in the transition process of Learning and Teaching from Home to study face-to-face or hybrid learning. Besides, this study also examines whether there is a significant difference in the mean score between gender and the students’ level of depression. The instrument used in this study is the Beck Depression Inventory (Second Edition) which was distributed to 110 Diploma level students at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Pahang Branch, Jengka Campus. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software version 20. The results of the study showed that half of the students experienced a moderate depressive disorder. However, the results found that there was no significant difference in the mean score among male and female students.

ANALISIS FAKTOR PENGHAMBAT MAHASISWA TERLAMBAT MENYELESAIKAN STUDY MENGGUNAKAN ALGORITMA PROFILE MATCHING (STUDI KASUS: STMIK PROFESIONAL MAKASSAR)

Student is a student group unit that exists at the tertiary level. The level of education is generally taken within a span of three years for the diploma level three (D3) and four years for the bachelor level (S1). What often happens is that there are some students who cannot complete the study period on time. Through research, attempts will be made to analyze the inhibiting factors of students so that they are unable to complete their studies properly. In this analysis, the Profile Matching algorithm is used as a weighting algorithm

Learning Satisfaction on Practical Teaching Methodologies among Nursing Students of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)

Introduction: Practical skills are vital for undergraduate nursing students. The attainment of skills depends largely on the methodology used in the teaching. The study was to determine the satisfaction level towards the two teaching methods during a practical session namely the didactic and videotape methods. Method: This study was conducted among 243 nursing students at University Teknologi Mara (UiTM) using the convenience sampling method. A cross-sectional study design was applied to assess the students’ satisfaction level with the teaching methods during the practical session. Additionally, the study was to compare the satisfaction level of two tertiary education groups, namely Diploma and Bachelor of Nursing students using the Satisfaction Teaching Methodology questionnaire. Result: The findings showed that the overall mean of students’ satisfaction was 3.93±0.43 for the didactic method and 2.14 ±0.12 for the videotape method, indicating that all nursing students (n=243) were satisfied with the didactic teaching method used during the practical sessions. Moreover, the two tertiary education groups, namely, the Diploma and Degree level Nursing students did not show a significant difference in the satisfaction level of didactic teaching (p value=0.76). Hence, 90% of students preferred didactic teaching for their practical sessions rather than videotaped demonstrations. Conclusion: The findings suggest that each practice session should begin with didactic teaching to enhance immediate learning absorption and be followed by video demonstration as a teaching aid for retention of knowledge and memory retrieval.

Level of Determinants of TVET Career Choice and Relation to Locale: A Study on Diploma Level Engineering Students

Career choice of students differs due to many factors which influence their decision on whether or not to pursue their career of choice. Since making a career choice becomes a turning point in a student’s life, it requires careful consideration. This research identifies the level of the five determinants (academic interest, self-efficacy, financial benefits, non-financial benefits, and family expectations) of TVET career choice, especially in diploma-level engineering students, and their association with each other. The study adopts a quantitative approach by using a survey design. The respondents are selected using a simple random sampling technique. The data are collected by questionnaire through google form at the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Out of the total of 215 questionnaires emailed to the first-year students, 205 questionnaire forms are counted as valid. The data are analysed descriptively and inferentially using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 25 as the main analysis tool. The finding shows a high level of self-efficacy, and all five determinants are strongly associated with one another. Also, these five determinants differ across the locale.

Impact of traffic congestion on road users in Tangerang City

One of the negative impacts of transportation problems is congestion. Traffic congestion in urban areas is gradually becoming an important social and economic problem that needs to be addressed. Tangerang City is one of the supporting cities for the Jakarta metropolitan area as well as an area with a significant increase in population and vehicles, resulting in an increase in the number of people's movements or mobility in order to meet the needs of life. Meanwhile, the length of roads in Tangerang City during 2018-2019 did not increase and it is possible that there will be an imbalance between movement and available road capacity or minimal accessibility. The research approach used is quantitative with primary data sources obtained from closed questionnaire instruments from 180 road user respondents at the TangCity Mall intersection, Tangerang City. Analysis of the data used is a structural equation model with the AMOS 22.00 program to determine the factors that influence the impact of congestion. The results of the analysis show that the factors that most influence the impact of congestion are decreased concentration and loss of energy during traffic jams, which are more common in men who are married at the age of over 35 years, with a diploma level of education, as well as the type of work as a Civil Servant.

A chronological account of the history &amp; progress of naturopathy in Ghana

Naturopathy is the general practice of Natural remedies. Others have also opined that Naturopathy is the way of life. Additionally, any natural modality that is effective and has scientific support is considered Naturopathy in the modern dispensation. The naturopathic movement started in the 19th century by the hydrotherapy and nature cure proponents in Austria and Germany and professionalized in North America. Africa, Naturopathy is well appreciated in South Africa and is a highly regulated Profession. In Ghana, we found that the Naturopathy movement started in the 1960s. It has however gained momentum in the current dispensation with the development of Ghana’s first National Occupational Standards in Naturopathy at the Higher National Diploma and Bachelors level awaiting accreditation. Research and standardization have also intensified due to the work of Ghana’s first Naturopathic Medical School; Nyarkotey University College of Holistic Medicine &amp; Technology (NUCHMT). We provide commentary on the Naturopathy journey in Ghana in this article.

Online Distance Learning for Electronic Design Subject at Diploma Level during Pandemic in Malaysia: A Case Study on Student Awareness and Perception

The Covid-19 pandemic outbreak globally had caused huge reformed in teaching and learning methodology. Online distance learning (ODL) had become popularly new norm to deliver knowledge that previously held face to face. However, the efficiency of ODL method on delivering a course that involve practical skill especially for Electronic Design subject is still not commonly understood. Hence, assessing students’ feedback throughout the running semester could provide insight to understand the effectiveness of ODL method implemented during the online class. This paper presents the study of students’ perception, awareness, and experience of ODL for Electronic Design subjects at Diploma level in Malaysia. The study sample was taken from one class consisting of sixteen students who took the Electronic Design subject. Data was collected through surveys that implement in different stages. The first stage was in the early semester, the second at the end of the semester, and the third was just before the students obtain their final semester results. Additional surveys were also taken in google form throughout the semester to cater to the survey questions other than in the previous three stages. Open feedback was also collected to understand any issues arising from the ODL implementation method for Electronic Design subjects, especially those related to hands-on activities such as lab exercises. This study could provide insight on the skill and competency that students obtained throughout the semester of ODL and improvement required on the methodologies that suit to students’ interest. The result of the study is expected to be used for curriculum improvement for this subject. Besides, the study result could be used as the references in future by universities to develop new curriculum that is suitable to be conducted in any form of delivery method and matched with requirement of accredited body as well as industry needs.

Educational Progression and Employment Status of Agriculture Post Graduates of Northern SAUs, India

India is an agrarian society. Agriculture and its allied activities act as the main source of livelihood for the rural society in India. Today agriculture education in India is imparted at diploma, Undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The success of any nation depends not only on the number of enrollment for higher education but also on the professional accomplishment of its graduates and postgraduates. Therefore, the present study was planned to study the enrolment and employment status of the agriculture postgraduates of Northern State Agricultural Universities SAUs. Survey questionnaires were developed to collect primary and secondary data to elicit structured responses in quantifiable terms. The questionnaire was mailed to the students who had completed their M.Sc. degrees. The responses of 2457 students were received. Thus, the sample size for the present study was 2457 agriculture postgraduates. The data revealed that during the five years (2010-11 to 2014-15) out of the total admission of 3716 students in the M.Sc. Agriculture program, 91.57% completed their degree while 8 percent dropped out without completion and only 14 % students were admitted through Indian Council of Agricultural Research-All India Entrance Examination for Admission ICAR-AIEEA (UG) in SAUs against 25% reserved seats. As far as educational progression and employment status of agriculture postgraduates were concerned 54% were employed in public and private sectors, 35% were pursuing Ph.D., while the rest 11% had no progression after M.Sc. Thus the majority of the students were engaged in jobs after completing their M. Sc while some of them did not have any progression.

ONLINE LEARNING PATTERNS FOR INDONESIAN LESSONS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

The purpose of writing this article is to find out the pattern of online Indonesian learning that has been running during the Covid-19 pandemic in universities. The research in online learning focuses on online learning at the State Islamic University of Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta and the State Islamic University of Sunan Ampel Surabaya. This type of research is survey research with a qualitative approach. The results of the research are that students during online learning Indonesian use various platforms such as zoom, google meet, whatsapp, google classroom, youtube, video, quizziz, and e-learning at UIN Sunan Kalijaga. The expectations of students in online learning for Indonesian language courses are (1) not monotonous, only using one platform so that students do not get bored, (2) can convey lecture material clearly, (3) platforms that do not use too many quotas, (4) platforms which can display learning material in 3D for easy learning. Now this epidemic has spread to all countries, including Indonesia. The impact of the pandemic has been felt by the entire community due to changes in life patterns. Changes in the pattern of life in question are not running normally as usual, including educational activities. Online learning is carried out by all levels, from elementary school to university. One of the subjects at the university level is Indonesian. The Indonesian language course is a compulsory subject that must be studied by all study programs at the diploma or undergraduate level.

The Effectiveness of Using Application as An Online Basic Computer Learning Medium in Higher Education Institution

The use of Google Meet (GM) application for teaching and learning implementation online is one of the methods in the teaching manual that has been introduced by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). This study aimed to identify the level of readiness of students and self-motivation by students when using the GM application as a medium for online learning Basic Computer subject in Higher Education Institution during pandemic Covid-19. A quantitative study was conducted with the participation of 43 students from Diploma level in Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah (UniSHAMS). A set of questionnaires had been provided with three main categories consists of Online Learning Medium, Online Learning Method Using Application, and Relationship Between Online Learning Application’s Features with Self-Motivation. The findings of this study show that Online Learning Medium improves self-motivation and directly encourages students to adopt technology into their learning. Furthermore, learning application directly affects their self-motivation. Online learning medium, as mediated by online learning application, can affect self-motivation. The results suggested that MOHE must encourage the use of online learning application for teaching and learning in their schools to align with the technology growth rapidly.

Midwifery and nursing students’ perceptions of respectful maternity care and witnessing of disrespect and abuse: A comparative study from Nepal and Jordan

ObjectivesTo compare Nepalese and Jordanian midwifery and nursing students’ perceptions of respectful maternity care (RMC) and witnessing of disrespect and abuse; and determine factors that predict scores on a scale measuring perceptions of RMC. DesignA descriptive, comparative design was used. SettingRecruitment took place from two medical colleges in Nepal and one University in Jordan. MethodsA convenience sample of students (n = 276) enrolled in a Bachelor or Diploma level midwifery or nursing degree who were undertaking or had recently completed their midwifery clinical placement were recruited. The online or hard copy survey included the Students’ Perceptions of Respectful Maternity Care (SPRMC) Scale and nine questions on witnessing different types of disrespect and abuse. FindingsNepalese students were slightly older (mean = 23.68 years) than Jordanian students (mean = 21.36). Mean duration of clinical placement was longer for Jordanian students (11.24 compared to 6.28 weeks). However, mean number of births observed was higher among Nepalese students (19.6 compared to 18.62). Overall, perceptions of RMC were more positive among Jordanian students (t (199.97) = 6.68, p < 0.001). A multiple regression analysis found that duration of clinical placement (beta = 0.22, p < 0.001), witnessing disrespect and abuse (beta = 0.11, p = 0.08) and age (beta = -0.14, p = 0.03) explained 12.2% of variance in SPMRC scores. Compared to students in Nepal, all Jordanian students had observed non-consented care during their clinical practicum. However, Nepalese students were more likely to observe poor adherence to women's privacy and confidentiality. Key conclusion and implications for practiceThis is the first study to compare midwifery and nursing students’ perceptions of RMC across two middle-income countries. Although Jordanian students held more positive perceptions of RMC than those in Nepal, more had witnessed different forms of disrespect and abuse. Variations in students’ perceptions of RMC and witnessing of abuse across countries highlight the need for assessment of workplace cultures to inform the development of tailored education and practice interventions for students, clinicians, and managers. Future research needs to explore how to best support students to consistently offer RMC and how to improve the experiences of childbearing women.

Correlation of Students Final Paper to Archival Scientific Development

Background of the study: Student research paper have an important role in the effort to mapping scientific archival field. Scientific work in the form of a diploma student's final paper can be a representation of the real conditions of conceptual dynamics and archival practices. Therefore, this study analyzes how the relationship between student final paper and the development of archival education curriculum. Purpose: This study aims to explain the correlation of student's final paper to the scientific development of archivel science at diploma level. The approach in this study refers to descriptive analysis. Method: This study is a descriptive qualitative research The method in this study is a literature study and interviews, while the instruments used in data collection are the results of an inventory of the students final paper of the Archival Science Study Program, Vocational College, UGM from 1997-2020. The data analysis technique refers to the frequency distribution using Microsoft Excel program. Findings: The tendency of students final paper related to the study of processing and managing textual is still dominant in the field of records. In addition, the dynamics of scientific development in the archival science still refers to the practical realm to create paraprofessional graduates in their fields. Conclusion: The scientific development of archival science through discourse in an effort to develop and establish new study programs at the Diploma-3 and Diploma-4 levels is relevant, considering the needs of Arsiparis in several institutions or organizations, both in the public and private sectors. Keywords: Archival Scientific, final paper, record

KEBERKESANAN KURSUS PENGHAYATAN ETIKA DAN PERADABAN DALAM MEMUPUK KESEPADUAN KAUM: KAJIAN TERHADAP PELAJAR UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM)

University core courses are basic courses set by the university which are also certified by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). This course is also subject as a course prescribed by the university senate to ensure that a comprehensive education can be given to a student. Students must take and must pass this course at the same time will qualify students to graduate according to the time set. At Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), one of the university's core courses of Ethics and Civilization which is a compulsory course under the auspices of the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) and offered to students at the diploma and bachelor's degree levels at each branch campus entire Malaysia. However, it is questionable whether this course is effective in fostering racial unity among UiTM students because as far as we know, all university students consist of Bumiputera students only. In line with that, the objective of this study is to identify the level of student acceptance of the course content and will then analyze how the effectiveness of this course in shaping racial unity among UiTM students. The measurement tools used in data collection include questionnaires distributed online using google form software to 455 UiTM students in Malaysia at random. The data obtained from this random sample were then analyzed using descriptive analysis through quantitative software to see the overall continuity of the analysis of the study findings. The results obtained will then draw conclusions on the characteristics of the studied population. The results of the study found that the university's core courses are dynamic and flexible, as well as in line with current needs and requirements in an effort to fulfill the components of Malaysian nationhood as well as have their own role in fostering racial unity in particular.

PERSEPSI MAHASISWA UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA CAWANGAN PERLIS TERHADAP KURSUS CTU211 SAINS DAN TEKNOLOGI ISLAM

The quality of students played a crucial role in the development of the nation. Therefore, the impacts of subject teaching at the university are undeniably vital to realizing Malaysia's aspiration in producing industry-competitive and highly effective students. In response to the statement made by Yang Berhormat Syed Saddiq recently, who claimed that compulsory courses in the university are considered a burden for the students and therefore these courses should only be made electives because they are irrelevant and took considerable time. Concerning this matter, UiTM has made CTU 211 as one of the compulsory subjects in which students are required to take this subject at the diploma level and are also affected by this issue. Thus, this study aims to analyze the perception of UiTM Arau’s students towards learning Science and Technology in Islam as a preliminary course in the university particularly students who are majoring in the science program. The study involves 250 respondents consisting of students majoring in Computer Sciences, Applied Sciences, and Agrotechnology students. This study is quantitative and qualitative in nature whereby the data were collected via a questionnaire survey and interviews and was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Whereas, the interviews were conducted by the researchers involving senior lecturers who are prominent in this subject matter to get the extensive results from the discussion. The findings suggest that students have a positive perception of the subject and they are aware of the course outcomes in shaping the Islamic ideological framework. Furthermore, they also agreed that this course is relevant and should be continued as an effort to nurture the students with Islamic ethics, especially in integrating both; Islamic traditional knowledge of faith together with modern knowledge.

“We are never taught anything about the elderly.” Establishing the gap in elderly health care competencies in nursing education in Uganda

BackgroundNurses contribute the largest portion of Uganda’s health workforce providing care to individuals of all ages and communities. However, despite the growing number of the elderly population in Uganda with improved life expectancy, there is hardly any study that has looked at the elderly health care competencies in the nursing training programs at various levels. This paper provides an overview of the gaps in elderly health care competencies in nursing education in Uganda.MethodsWe conducted a descriptive qualitative cross-sectional study that involved document review, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with nursing leaders, and Focus Group Discussions ( FGDs) with faculty at all levels of nursing training and nurses in practice. Data was analyzed using latent and manifest content analysis with Open Code software 4.03. Common categories were identified and incorporated into a matrix to create themes.ResultsAlmost all the curricula and minimum standards for training nurses at certificate, diploma, and degree levels lack a module and nursing competencies on elderly nursing care. This is aggravated by a lack of faculty trained in elderly health care skills, and a lack of specialized wards for nursing elderly care clinical training among others.ConclusionsThere is hardly any elderly health care training module and elderly nursing competencies at all levels of nursing training in Uganda.

Selecting, Speaking and Saving: Applying Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy in ESL Classroom at Intermediate Level at NUML

This particular research was conducted under the light of Martha Rapp Haggard’s vocabulary approach known as Vocabulary Self-Collection Strategy (VSS). The aim of this particular research was to enhance the active usage of vocabulary in learners with the help of VSS. Moreover, the current study was based on the role of VSS in an English language learning classroom at intermediate level. A diagnostic pre-test was conducted on the ‘vocabulary self-collection group’ and the ‘controlled group’. The two groups were enrolled in two sections of the same reading and writing course of this diploma course. The learners who belonged to ‘vocabulary self-collection group’ were asked to self-collect words to improve their vocabulary, whereas the ‘controlled group’ was taught the vocabulary in usual manner. After two weeks of practice, the unseen post-test was administered from both the groups. The performance of both groups in the post-test was statistically analyzed and the results were quite optimistic, as vocabulary self-collection group outperformed the controlled group. The participants of this research were the researchers and the students of the intermediate level, from diploma classes at NUML. This particular research was based on qualitative and quantitative data. The quantitative data was gathered through the pre-test and the post-test and the qualitative data was attained by the observation of the researcher who analyzed the scores. The research tools were lesson plans, pre-test, and post-test. The current study material used in this course were five illustrated texts for intermediate level and vocabulary journals of the students. The sample size included 46 students of diploma level from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. The implementation of this particular strategy led to several improvements. Firstly, vocabulary of the learners improved and also it became a part of their active memory. Furthermore, it helped learners to define the words properly that were not known to them before, based on the context of the given text. Finally, group discussion activity improved ‘student-student interaction’ and ‘student-teacher interaction’ in the class.&#x0D; Keywords: active, vocabulary, vocabulary self-collection strategy, VSS&#x0D;