Vocational Education Research Articles

The long-term effects of job training on labor market and skills outcomes in Chile

Job training programs can be an effective policy for improving productivity and labor market outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. We report medium- and long-term impacts of a job training program for vulnerable workers in Chile on labor market and skill outcomes using experimental and administrative data. We estimate intention-to-treat effects, accounting for potential non-compliance by training providers in the assignment process, as well as local average treatment effects due to noncompliance with the assigned treatment status. Overall, the program shows limited effectiveness. While we find some positive impacts on labor income, the program fails to improve most labor outcomes. A detailed investigation of heterogenous effects by course-type, training provider and course quality, and gender reveals that the positive income effects are more likely to be realized for males and participants in courses that were offered by high-quality providers. Evidence on mechanisms indicates that the program's limited impact on labor outcomes could, at least partly, be due to its limited effect on workers’ skills.

Research on Strategies for Enhancing the Ideological and Political Education Ability of College Counselors under the New Situation: A Case Study of Wenzhou Polytechnic

With the rapid development of higher vocational education, higher vocational colleges play a more and more important role in training high-quality technical talents and serving regional economic development. In this context, as the backbone of ideological and political education of students in higher vocational colleges, counselors bear the heavy responsibility of guiding students to shape a correct world outlook, outlook on life and values. The construction of their team is not only related to the depth and breadth of students' ideological and political education, but also a direct determinant of the effectiveness of ideological and political education. Under the new historical conditions, it has become an urgent task to strengthen the ideological and political education ability of counselors in higher vocational colleges. This paper is committed to analyzing the current situation of ideological and political education of counselors in higher vocational colleges under the new situation, and deeply discussing how to improve the ideological and political education quality of counselors in multiple dimensions.

Strategic Thinking on the Internationalization of Vocational Education in the New Era: Shanghai Aurora Vocational College International Cooperation Practice Exploration

Vigorously implementing the strategy of education internationalization is the need of the high-quality development of vocational colleges. It is necessary to further strengthen top-level planning and design, establish a school-wide international school-running mechanism, establish a personnel network from school-level to functional departments to secondary colleges, determine contacts, constantly deepen secondary management, strengthen the main role of secondary colleges in the internationalization of education. Through the practice and exploration of international education of Shanghai Zhendan Vocational College, this paper expounds the key promotion goals, clarifies the specific methods, and forms a further deepening strategic thinking.

Re-envisioning vocational education: critical discourse analysis of a government publicity campaign in Hong Kong

Re-envisioning vocational education: critical discourse analysis of a government publicity campaign in Hong Kong

Can Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) Revolutionize Cadets’ Speaking Skills in Maritime English?

Effective English communication is vital in the global maritime industry. Maritime English, a branch of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), addresses the needs of maritime professionals. Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) uses real-life scenarios, making it ideal for vocational training. This means practicing real shipboard situations for maritime cadets, leading to effective learning. This study investigates the effectiveness of Contextual Teaching and Learning (CTL) on cadets’ speaking skills when learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instructional materials. The study applied a quasi-experimental method with a nonequivalent group design, involving 48 cadets from the deck study program at the Merchant Marine Polytechnic of Makassar, Indonesia. The results indicate a significant improvement in the pretest-posttest scores, analyzed using a statistical test with the prerequisite data being normally distributed. The hypothesis test results, with a significance value of 0.000, confirm that there were differences in the speaking skills of the cadets at the Merchant Marine Polytechnic of Makassar after applying the CTL model in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instructional materials. The findings highlight that the CTL model positively impacts and optimally influences the teaching and learning process in speaking skills when cadets learn ESP materials. This approach increases cadets' confidence and encourages them to be active learners based on their real experiences.

Pengembangan Learning Management System Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Untuk Peserta Pelatihan Desain Grafis Di Balai Latihan Kerja Singosari

This research aims to develop a web-based Learning Management System (LMS) as a learning medium for graphic design trainees at Singosari Vocational Training Center (BLK). The LMS is expected to increase access and flexibility of learning for participants, as well as facilitate instructors in delivering materials and assignments in a structured manner. The LMS development was conducted using the ADDIE model which consists of five stages, namely: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The results of the media expert validation stated that all aspects were valid, while the material expert stated that all aspects were valid. The responses of the trainees also showed very good results and the majority of participants experienced improvement in learning. This LMS is effective to be used as learning media in graphic design training, especially to support distance learning.

Stroke in women: anticoagulation in a complicated puzzle

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the most important reason for disability. It is worth noting that 60% of all stroke deaths involve women. This review aims to revise the prothrombotic hemostatic alterations in hypertension along with the often-overlooked role of depression and the job strain of the homemakers’ condition proven to be risk factors for stroke. Moreover, the impact of atrial fibrillation and the related oral anticoagulation with either vitamin K antagonists (VKA) or direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) in women will be discussed. Another point is that women are treated less with anticoagulants than men. Underdosing is also frequent. In our opinion, defensive medicine represents the basic bias, which plays a major role in this contest. The main reasons are the overlooking of the increased cardioembolic risk in women, the fear of an increased bleeding risk, and the wrong concept regarding a hypothetical higher frailty. In conclusion, from a practical point of view, thrombosis centers should consider all these factors when a woman shows a bad quality of anticoagulation with VKA or a poor adherence to DOAC treatment. Underdosing should also be carefully avoided. We hope that the sex gap in terms of inadequate treatment and inclusion in clinical trials will be covered in the future. Lastly, defensive medicine should be strongly discouraged.

A Systematic Review of Mentorship for Early Career Teachers in Rural Appalachia: Addressing Challenges and Promoting Student Success

Aims: This study explores the mentorship of Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and its impact on student success in Appalachia, Ohio, by systematically reviewing existing literature. The critical role of mentorship in the professional development and retention of ECTs in rural educational settings is examined. Conceptual Framework: Situated Learning Theory (SLT) was adopted to guide the investigation into the challenges faced by ECTs in rural Appalachia and the significance of structured mentorship programs. Methodology: This study employs a systematic literature review approach, analyzing findings from existing research on the mentorship of ECTs. A rigorous search, selection, and synthesis of relevant studies were conducted to identify key themes and patterns. Results: The study revealed significant challenges for ECTs in Appalachia, including professional isolation, lack of resources, and socio-economic barriers. Structured mentorship programs were found to be crucial in enhancing ECTs’ instructional practices, resilience, and professional growth. The bi-directional benefits of mentorship were highlighted, showing positive impacts on both teachers and students. Conclusion: Effective mentorship is essential for the retention and professional development of ECTs in rural Appalachia. Comprehensive mentorship programs can significantly improve educational outcomes, reduce teacher attrition, and foster a supportive learning environment. Educational leaders and policymakers should prioritize tailored mentorship programs to address the unique challenges of rural settings. Additionally, investing in professional development and increasing access to resources for ECTs are essential for their sustained success and resilience.

Understanding the influence of business innovation context on intentions of enrolment in master education of STEM students: a multi-level choice model

This article studies educational decisions, focusing on intentions of enrolment in master’s education of STEM bachelor students. Integrating human capital theory with concepts of cultural and social capital, we propose a two-level model for the choice of pursuing master’s degrees. First level (individual) includes factors covering individual habitus and organisational habitus (higher education institutions of bachelor students), while the second level (local) reflects the local business innovation environment. The proposed model was empirically tested on data collected from a sample of STEM and non-STEM bachelor students enroled in 10 public universities located in Romania. The results show that STEM students display a higher propensity to enrol in master's education, and the gap between STEM and non-STEM majors varies across regions. We find that educational decisions related to master’s degrees are shaped by local circumstances reflecting the business innovation intensity as more innovative business contexts are less conducive for enrolment of students in master programmes. In addition, the findings of the study show that local circumstances are not independent of the field of study when shaping students’ educational choices, highlighting the complex way in which individual and local levels factors interplay and shape educational decisions. STEM students’ propensity to enrol in master’s degrees is more influenced by the innovative business environment than other students. This study has implications for higher education policy and practice aiming to support longer educational careers in STEM.

Digital technologies in additional professional education curricula as a mean for developing professional competencies in polytechnic university students

Digitalization of education plays an important role in the implementation of programs to train highly qualified personnel for the digital economy. The project “Digital departments”, implemented since 2022 at the intersection of additional education and information technologies within the framework of the national program “Digital economy of the Russian Federation”, creates a unique educational format, not only changing the organizational forms of training but also allowing the use of digital technologies as means of developing the vocational competencies of students. The article presents data on the first implementation results of the additional professional education program “Information technologies in design” at the “digital department” of Perm National Research Polytechnic University and aimed at training specialists in the field of industrial design. The digital technologies considered in the article act not only as tools in the operational activity of an industrial designer but also as means for the vocational development of special design thinking skills. The author’s teaching methods are of practical value for achieving the effect of “creativization” of design solutions developed by the program participants. It is proved that in such context, digital technologies contribute to the formation of students’ skills of creative actions carrying artistic, aesthetic, and economic value. The presented results may be of practical interest to heads of university design education, to teachers — researchers of the problems of digital transformation of engineering and graphic education, as well as methodologists and teachers­practitioners who provide training in the programs of higher and additional vocational education in the IT sphere.

Investigating Graduate Youth Unemployment in Puntland: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Globally, youth unemployment is a serious problem that affects political stability and socioeconomic growth. In Puntland, a semi-autonomous area in northeastern Somalia, this study investigates the problem of graduate youth unemployment, concentrating on its causes, effects, and possible solutions. Many Puntland graduates have significant obstacles in finding work, despite greater access to education and increasing participation in postsecondary institutions. This underscores a serious mismatch between the demands of the labor market and educational attainment. Beyond just personal difficulties, unemployment has a negative impact on the economy, productivity, social inequity, and political instability. This study uses a mixed-methods approach to collect data from 582 respondents, including stakeholders, policymakers, and graduates. The main causes of unemployment, according to the findings, are a lack of job prospects, a mismatch in skills, unstable economic conditions, and a lack of work experience. The study emphasizes the detrimental effects that unemployment has on graduates' social, mental, and financial well-being; many of them think about leaving their home country in search of better prospects. Addressing graduate youth unemployment in Puntland requires complete policy reforms, educational enhancements, and strategic investments in job-creating sectors. Among the suggestions are matching educational programs to industry demands, encouraging career services, encouraging entrepreneurship, and supporting vocational training. To foster an environment that is conducive to long-term economic growth and the generation of jobs, cooperation between government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector is essential. The objective of this research is to enhance policy discussions and stimulate practical approaches to mitigate graduate joblessness, hence promoting Puntland's sustainable growth

Individual, Family, and Community Transformations through Opportuni-ties Facilitated by Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

Individual, Family, and Community Transformations through Opportuni-ties Facilitated by Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

Creating a Museum Suitcase for the Enhancement of the Educational Play of Early Childhood Children by Secondary Technical Education Students in Greece

Creating a Museum Suitcase for the Enhancement of the Educational Play of Early Childhood Children by Secondary Technical Education Students in Greece

Development Status and Countermeasures of “Chinese + Vocational Education” in Thailand

This thesis introduces the general situation of the development of Chinese vocational education in Thailand. The study investigates and analyses the development of Chinese vocational education in Thailand in the form of questionnaires. The study then discusses the construction of teaching resources of Chinese Tourism, Chinese Railway, Chinese Medicine, Chinese E-commerce, Chinese Law, and Chinese Industrial Robot in Thailand. Lastly, this paper puts forward three suggestions. First, formulate the Chinese vocational education ability grade standard and teaching syllabus in line with the local and national conditions of Thailand. Second, train multi-talented vocational Chinese teachers in Thailand who are familiar with both Chinese and vocational education. Third, the teaching resources of Chinese vocational education in Thailand should adhere to the principle of joint research and development of China-Thailand cooperation, and fully develop the systematic local teaching resources covering the whole coverage of primary-middle-high school, with a focus on the development of supporting digital and three-dimensional teaching resources.

Towards Sustainable Education: Exploring the Intention to Pursue Vocational Higher Education among Senior High School Students in Ningxia, China

Towards Sustainable Education: Exploring the Intention to Pursue Vocational Higher Education among Senior High School Students in Ningxia, China

ICT Enabled Education: An Analysis in View of the National Education Policy, 2020, India.

In the 21st century, the demand for the use of ICT in education has increased rapidly as it has improved the way to be effective. The Indian Cabinet approved the new National Education Act and the sustainable development goals of the 21st century on July 29, 2020, after 34 years. The policy recognizes the need for and importance of information and communication technology across education to support research and innovation and to improve multilingual teaching, assessment, educational planning and management. The policy focuses on the creation of digital libraries, the creation of a virtual learning center with lending in financial institutions, and the creation of the National Technical Education Forum (NETF) to ensure effective use of technology and transparency of school management. This article discusses various aspects of NEP 2020, namely, use of ICT in Education with special focus on Higher Education.

Cyber Safety Consciousness Among the Students Pursuing Higher Education: A Study of Selected Colleges and Universities in Bengaluru—the Capital City of Karnataka

The innovations in information and communication technology have made it convenient for the government to deliver services to the people in a time-bound manner, besides causing inconvenience to many, including the government, due to their ill-effects. The countries of the world are plagued with cyber threats that are proving to be detrimental to carrying out administration and discouraging the common man from going digital. India is not an exception. This article focuses on the cyber-safety consciousness of students pursuing higher education. It highlights the initiatives introduced by the government and the role of University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) in confronting cyber threats among students. To comprehend the cyber safety awareness among the students, a questionnaire was circulated among the selected colleges and universities in Bengaluru—the capital city of Karnataka. This article suggests measures to make the virtual environment safe and secure for students.

Digital skills in vocational education and training: Investigating the impact of Erasmus, digital tools, and educational platforms

Digital skills in vocational education and training: Investigating the impact of Erasmus, digital tools, and educational platforms

Embarking on a Teaching Career: Experience of Beginner Teachers in Laamu Atoll, Maldives

Embarking on a teaching career involves significant adjustments as beginner teachers undergo a transition period marked by a shift from guided practice and mentorship to independent teaching responsibilities. Beginner teachers face a lot of challenges during this transition period. This study utilised a cross-sectional quantitative survey methodology to investigate the experiences of novice teachers within schools across Laamu Atoll, Maldives. A total of 56 beginner teachers from Laamu Atoll participated in this research. Data was collected through an online questionnaire comprising both open and closed-ended questions. The findings of this study indicate that first-year teachers commonly encounter stress, lack adequate support, and develop feelings of unpreparedness in addressing both behavioural and academic challenges among their students. This study suggests the implementation of mentoring programs as pairing new educators with experienced counterparts significantly aids novice teachers in navigating and addressing their apprehensions during their inaugural year in the classroom.

Psychological well-being and autonomy are guaranteed: an analysis of the significance of cognitive emotion regulation and reflective teaching in the careers of university EFL teachers

PurposePsychological well-being is a central aspect of mental health, and it can be defined as the presence of enjoyment and fulfillment, as well as resilience. Different factors are critical in the tone and melody of language teachers’ psychological well-being. Cognitive emotion regulation (CER) pertains to the intentional cognitive strategies employed by educators in order to regulate and confront emotionally taxing content.Design/methodology/approachA quasi-experimental strategy was used in the present experimental analysis. A total of 87 EFL students were split into two groups: one to participate in the experiment and another to serve as a control. The control group of students got regular teaching without any changes or additions to their books.FindingsPath analysis results demonstrated that cognitive emotion regulation and reflective teaching were able to accurately forecast the teachers' psychological well-being at the institution.Practical implicationsThe study's results suggest that it is essential for teachers, including language instructors, to undergo training in cognitive emotion regulation and reflective teaching in order to ensure their psychological well-being.Originality/valueTo achieve an optimal level of CER, educators must be equipped with a repertoire of effective strategies to promote the necessary equilibrium. Reflective teaching encompasses the critical analysis of an educator's fundamental convictions about pedagogy and the acquisition of knowledge, as well as the evaluation of their teaching process. To date, no study reflects on the possible connections between these variables in a single study. In light of this, the focus of this study was to discover how reflective teaching and cognitive emotion regulation affect the psychological health of English as a foreign language (EFL) university professors.