Private Sector In Education Research Articles

СURRENT MODELS OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP IN THE FIELD OF PROFESSIONAL (VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL) EDUCATION

The relevance of the article is determined by: the constant changes and challenges in the field of professional education and the development of public-private partnerships; the necessity for people to adapt to new technological and economic realities, which requires finding new ways of cooperation between public institutions and the private sector in education; the need for domestic professional education to create effective methodological recommendations for the development of public-private partnerships to improve the quality of professional education, enhance the competitiveness of graduates of professional (vocational-technical) education institutions in the labor market, and innovative development of the Ukrainian economy. Purpose: to conduct a theoretical analysis of public-private partnership in the field of professional (vocational-technical) education and determine the modern models of its operation. Methods: theoretical analysis of the source base – to study the normative documents and laws that regulate public-private partnership in the field of professional (vocational-technical) education and determine its various models; comparative analysis – to identify the common and distinctive characteristics of the identified models of public-private partnership, revealing the peculiarities of their operation; expert evaluation – to obtain recommendations regarding the prospects for the development of public-private partnership in the field of professional education in Ukraine. Results: an analysis of legislative and regulatory documents on the development of public-private partnerships has been carried out; contemporary models of public-private partnership have been identified and analyzed; their features and advantages have been revealed and characterized, which can be used to improve public-private partnership in the field of professional education in Ukraine; the existence of a link between the effectiveness of the partnership and the quality of future professionals' training has been noted; significant opportunities and prospects for this form of collaboration have been outlined. Conclusions. The modern models of public-private partnership in the field of professional (vocational-technical) education include: the partnership model at the legislative level (main attention is paid to the regulation of relations between public and private education entities through the adoption of relevant laws and regulations); the project collaboration model (focus is on the implementation of specific educational projects and programs in conjunction with private companies and organizations); the joint financing and resource provision model (partners jointly finance educational programs and provide access to necessary resources); the partnership model in the form of entrepreneurial activity (includes cooperation with private enterprises and the creation of joint educational enterprises). There is a growing interest from both public and private entities in participating in partnerships in the field of professional education, which can be favorable for the further development of this sector. The positive aspects of public-private partnership include improving the quality of education, expanding financing opportunities and access to resources, and creating practical opportunities for educational attainment. Challenges that exist in the development of the partnership include: the need for legislative regulation, ensuring transparency and effectiveness of cooperation, and resolving issues of intellectual property.

EXPLORING EFL TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVES ON CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE PRIVATE EDUCATION SECTOR IN CAMBODIA

This thesis explored the changing perspectives of EFL teachers on continuing professional development (CPD) in the private education sector in Cambodia. As for professional development, Cambodian education is plagued by a lack of well-trained teachers due to insufficient pedagogical instruction within CPD as well as a lack of commitment by teachers. This study applied quantitative research; data were collected by means of the purposive sampling method with descriptive statistical analysis. Fifty Cambodian EFL teachers teaching three private schools in Kandal province were selected. The findings indicated that EFL teachers acknowledged that CPD is crucial and effective to their professional teaching career when they are more engaged in CPD efficiently. The change in perspectives for Cambodian EFL teachers on CPD has been satisfactorily proven to be fruitful and achievable. Future studies could explore more factors influencing EFL teachers' motivation for Continuing Professional Development activities.

Language Teacher Wellbeing in the Private School Context: A Case Study

Language teacher wellbeing in the private education sector has almost been completely neglected in research. This study examines a well-functioning institution in the private sector and analyzes the systemic and contextual factors that contribute to the flourishing of its teachers. The case study explores the wellbeing of English language instructors by means of open questionnaires, in-depth semi-structured interviews, and participant observation. The findings reveal a number of facets contributing to positive teacher wellbeing at the systemic, institutional level, such as corporate culture, policies, organization, management, opportunities for professional growth, and social life, as well as adequate resources, and good physical working conditions. Most good practice emerging from the research is universal and can be implemented by language institutions in all contexts. However, some variables that affect language teacher wellbeing at this workplace are specific to the nature of the institution and, therefore, could not be put into practice elsewhere.

Effect of Knowledge Sharing Barriers on the Quality of Private University Education Performance: An Analytical Study of Faculty Members in Private Universities in the Middle Euphrates Region

Purpose: The Research aims to identify the barriers that prevent sharing knowledge freely among academics. Theoretical framework: The foundation for building a theoretical framework is knowledge sharing barriers quality of private university education performance. Methods: The research sample, and the data contained in the form were analyzed by using the excel Program and the Program Statistical (SPSS) relying on arithmetic means, standard deviations and correlation coefficients, simple and multiple determinant regression analysis. Results and conclusions: Most important recommendations were reached represented in the need to focus the attention of the universities studied in addressing weaknesses in teachers’ confidence in the information they share which requires encouraging them to share their knowledge and experiences from in order to increase the psychological and environmental stability of the teachers. Finding implication: The findings will contribute to differences in knowledge sharing barriers and quality of private university education performance. Uniqueness/value: The research results are to overcome the barriers to knowledge sharing in the private private education sector, which contributes to the development of this vital aspect and keeping pace with modern skills in education.

Impact of Job Security on Turnover Intention Mediated by Job Satisfaction in the Context of Covid-19 in Pakistan

Retaining intellectual capital and understanding the reasons behind Turnover intentions s are the most crucial tasks for any industry, especially in the era where organizations have the most diverse workforce in terms of generation. A high turnover carries detrimental effects for any sector. The education industry gets affected more adversely due to this factor. The primary purpose of this study is to verify the effects of lack of Job Security on the Turnover Intention with the mediation effects of job satisfaction, particularly in a covid context. Generation Y and Z were compared to understand how they both reacted to the lack of Job Security in the private education sector. Results showed that Job Security elevates Job Satisfaction and reduces intention of turnover in Gen Y. While in the case of Gen Z, the negative relationship between Job Security and turnover is stronger but Job Satisfaction will not decrease Turnover Intention rather it increases. This is quite interesting and provides a vast area for further research in this regard. These findings offer implications for creating an environment where a diverse workforce senses and achieves high Job Satisfaction along with security to retain them, especially for Gen Y. while for Gen Z there should be some challenging tasks to keep them enthusiastic and passionate about their work.

The Effect of Organizational Pride on Business Continuity: Field Research in Private Colleges/Universities in Baghdad

The research aims to study the impact of organizational pride on business continuity in private colleges and universities in Baghdad, and the research problem is summarized in the main question (were academic leaders able to employ organizational pride to enhance business continuity? The research applied in the private education sector, and private universities and colleges in the city of Baghdad were the field for this. The research was selection of the research community based on the founding year of the college or university as more than ten years have passed since its founding. The research sample consists of (177) individuals, from deans of the colleges and their assistants as well as the heads of scientific and administrative departments. The researcher adopted the descriptive analytical approach. The questionnaire used as a main tool for collecting data for the applied side. After evaluating and testing the validity and reliability of the research measurement tools. The data analyzed and hypotheses tested using the appropriate statistical tools using the statistical program (SPSS) (AMOS) to analyze the data. The results showed that there is a significant effect of organizational pride in Business continuity.

Postcolonial Critiques on Globalization and Privatization of Education in Pakistan

Globalization of education puts irrevocable marks on the national identity and sovereignty of post-colonial and low-income countries such as Pakistan. The education reform policies and knowledge production and dissemination through foreign aid and international organizations (IOs) usually move from Western countries to the Global south. These education policies and knowledge also travel along with western cultural hegemony, economic power and dependency, privatization, and neoliberal values. In this paper, I discuss the menace of globalization and privatization of education in the post-colonial country, Pakistan. In order to analyze the economic, cultural, and social implications of globalization and privatization I apply the post-colonial critique through a literature review of studies and analysis, I argue that the increasing role of global forces in education creates more privatization which fosters more inequality and marginalization in Pakistan’s education system. It should be balanced by increasing the state's role in education and strongly regulating the private sector in education.

Analysis of Private Higher Education in Croatia

Croatia recognises the growing importance of education, significantly higher education, and as a result, investment in these fields is a crucial element and part of the country's strategic priority. The main goal of this article is to provide an analysis of the private higher education market by taking into account the characteristics of the private higher education (PrHE) market as well as private universities, polytechnics, and colleges located within the territory of the Republic of Croatia. Thus, to analyse the market for private higher education, it is necessary to examine its organisational and structural aspects and its financial operations using fundamental sector indicators and the movement of financial indicators over the last five years. The analysis of financial indicators shows that the private higher education sector is liquidity and financial stability. Our research demonstrates the need for Croatia to re-evaluate the incentives provided by its regulatory framework for the growth of private universities. A similar legislative framework would also align with higher education reform and the needs of the Bologna process. The global partnership of national and international educational institutions and the cooperation between the private and public higher education sectors are underdeveloped. A national strategy for its support is necessary to guarantee the ongoing growth and development of the private higher education sector. Keywords: Challenges, Prospects, Growth, Private Higher Education, Croatia

Will the Harry Potter Magic Last? Cultural Commodification and Its Contradictions in the Franchising of British Private Schools in China

Abstract Transnational education has attained increasing significance at the K-12 school level. This trend is seen in China with the recent expansion of offshore branch campuses that are exported from major Anglophone countries, most notably the UK. In recent years, many British private schools have set up franchised branches in China’s international school market. This paper investigates how these franchised schools manage to forge a distinctive institutional identity in China, using document analysis of 28 British school brands and case studies of two schools. Informed by the theories of the experience economy and commodity-sign, this paper explores how a “British school experience” is created through the reproduction of particular cultural objects and rituals, and is transformed into a new form of commodity prized for its sign value. I argue that this phenomenon represents an advanced stage of commodification in international schooling. This paper also discusses the internal contradictions between cultural commodification and education, as well as the external challenges that have emerged as the schools confront a changing policy context in China’s private education sector.

How the Role Behaviour in Value Co-creation influence on the Educational Experience of Undergraduates?

The higher education sector needs to move from the traditional marketing concept of ‘student as a customer’ to ‘co-creator’ of value with the intention of maintaining the quality of education while facing high competition specially in the private education sector. The main purpose of this study is to examine the impact of role behaviour in value co-creation on the educational experience of undergraduates, referring to a well-established large-scale private higher educational institution in Sri Lanka. Key areas of the study are identifying the role of a student, level of co-creation behaviour and educational experiences. The study design is quantitative and used a self-administrative questionnaire with a sample of 370 students in the Business Management faculty and Faculty of Information Technology. Findings show that the majority (84.4%) of the students in the institution are playing a mixed role (irregular) rather than the role of “customer” or a “co-creator” which is 15.6%. Irrespective of the sex of the students, 83% of females and 86.5% of males are playing the mixed role. Compared to their irregular counterparts, co-creators are at a better level of educational experience. Hence, there is a significant positive relationship between role behaviour on co-creation and the educational experience. Feedback, helping, and responsible behaviour are having a significant positive impact on the educational experience. Role identification of the student significantly moderated the relationship of role behaviour to educational experience but sex, year of study. and study discipline were not significant moderators. The residual analysis ensured the accuracy of the final model and the adequacy of the model is 57% (R-squared=0.57).

Exploring The Impact of Principals’ Safety Management On Safety Performance: A Case Study of the Private Education Sector

Exploring The Impact of Principals’ Safety Management On Safety Performance: A Case Study of the Private Education Sector

Self-Esteem Level of Public and Private Sector School Teachers: A Case Study of GGHS of District Swabi

Self-esteem level of public and private sector school teachers: A case study of GGHS of district Swabi" was the title of the current research project. The study's goals were to ascertain public school teachers' levels of self-esteem. To investigate the level of self-esteem among teachers in private schools. The population of the study consisted of all the female secondary school teachers in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan) district of Swabi. As a sample for the study, 100 female secondary school teachers from both public and private sector schools were chosen at random from the entire population. Data were gathered for the descriptive study using a self-created questionnaire. Data was gathered by means of in-person visits. After that, it was arranged, totalled, and examined. The examination of the gathered data was done using statistical tools, such as the percentage. Following a thorough survey of students in both public and private schools to gauge their degree of self-esteem, statistical analysis of the data revealed that those with higher self-esteem are more capable and competent and have access to more positive self-thoughts. To some extent, teachers in the public and private sectors of education have similar levels of self-esteem. But because of the stressful atmosphere and lack of service security in the private sector, teachers get a little bored.

Curriculum Transformation at a Private Higher Educational Institution: An Exploratory Study on Decolonisation

Decolonisation of higher education is an important subject which has gained much support in public universities in South Africa. While curricular and other changes are currently being implemented in public universities to align with decolonisation goals, there currently does not exist a decolonisation and transformation strategy for private higher education institutions (PHEIs). The private sector’s role in education is becoming increasingly important, with a higher growth rate than that of the public sector. Despite this, most studies on decolonisation continue to reflect the public sector context. There is little scholarly work, if any, that reflects decolonisation initiatives in the private educational sector. However, private higher education has an important role to play in South Africa, and decolonisation is thus also important in this domain. The purpose of this study is to explore ways to transform curricula at a private higher education institution in South Africa. This article, which is an exploratory study, aims at initiating conversations that support curriculum change and to unpack some of the obstacle’s lecturers face regarding transformation at a private tertiary educational institution.

Posthuman Learning Culture and Internet-Based Private Tutoring in South Korea: Implications for Online Instruction in Public Schooling

In the digital age, education through the Internet becomes a new form of teaching and learning, which leaves many challenges as well as possibilities for teachers and students. In this study, we analyzed the effective practices for online learning comparing schools and private supplementary tutoring. South Korea is an appropriate country for this investigation, as public and private education sectors have attempted to advance online teaching and learning and approximately 80% of Korean elementary and secondary school students take online courses provided by private tutoring institutes. This qualitative study reveals that online learning in private supplementary tutoring, commonly known as shadow education, is highly advanced and favored by students and parents compared to that of schools. The features of online learning in shadow education include individualized learning, effective communication skills under post-human space, attention skills for cyber learning, and advanced Internet technologies and tools. The study results have practical implications for educational administrators and schoolteachers concerning effective online teaching and learning. In addition, we suggest that a more comprehensive understanding of online learning is needed to guide schoolteachers and policymakers.

Accessing the Impact of E-Learning on Tertiary Education Management Amidst the Global Wave of Covid -19 Pandemic in Nigeria: Issues and Prospects

Tertiary education is an important tool for jumpstarting development in almost all nations of the world. It serves as a lever for other sectors of the economy, with far-reaching imperativeness aimed at economic, technological, and governmental growth. The unfortunate outbreak of Coronavirus in 2019 has had devastating effects on every sector of the economy, from which tertiary education is not exempted. E-learning naturally becomes an option in order to grapple with and cope with the changes occasioned by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study is an attempt to logically investigate the nature and dynamics of the challenges pursued by the adoption of the e-learning method as an avenue for coping with the enormous challenges associated with the effective delivery of tertiary education in emergencies. This is more expedient because e-learning has become a veritable tool for the global advancement of tertiary education. Mixed date method research was employed in the conduct of this research, and a sum of fourth (40) forms was distributed to the target audience, and the hypothesis was tested using chi-square. The findings of the study reveal that e-learning has aided the continuation of education amidst the SARS-19. The paper recommends that both stakeholders in the private and public education sectors of Nigeria should provide conducive e-learning facilities amidst and beyond covid -19 pandemic in Nigeria.

Early Careers of Graduates from Private and Public Universities in Germany: A Comparison of Income Differences Regarding the First Employment

Research estimating the outcomes of higher education in Germany has widely ignored the private educational sector. This study focuses on labour market returns in terms of the income of graduates from private higher education institutions in Germany. Using data from the National Education Panel Study (NEPS) the results of the Bayesian regression analysis indicate a moderate wage premium for private students compared to students who are enrolled in public higher education institutions regarding the first employment. Despite the predominant role of public universities in Germany, graduates of private higher education institutions receive similar advantages on the labour market as their counterparts in other countries, although private education in other countries is more prestigious.

A quantitative study on the impact of working environment on the well-being of teachers in China\u2019s private colleges

Teacher well-being is a prominent issue in policy and public debates. Those teachers working in private schools deserve concern given concerns about their working environment. Focus of this study: to learn about the level and main characteristics of teacher well-being in private schools and to explore the impact of working environment on their well-being. Methodology: The data were collected via an online questionnaire among 1161 language teachers at 58 China’s private colleges in 22 provinces, and were quantitatively analyzed with SPSS 23.0. Findings: These teachers have an intermediate level of overall well-being. Performance evaluation, student academic foundation, and pressure of research work are the main negative impacting factors; while social support from leaders and colleagues, work autonomy, training and development opportunities, and appraisal feedback guide are key resources enhancing their well-being. Discussions: The impacting factors of working environment on teacher well-being in private schools are unique due to the special scenarios. Implications: The results of this study may apply to similar private schools, suggesting pertinent stakeholders to take targeted measures, to guarantee enough economic input into running school, and to put democratic and professional leadership into practice for promoting teacher well-being in the private education sector.

Assessing sustainability cognizance in higher education institutions

The world is subjected to a paradigm shift in the form of sustainable development. It is essential for developed and particularly developing counties, to incorporate sustainability and help in the establishment of sustainable societies through awareness among the young population. This paper investigates the sustainability awareness among university students in the developing economy of Pakistan through a structured questionnaire, the analysis was carried out using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) and SPSS. The study highlights the role of both public and private education sectors in promoting sustainability. The findings reveal that the private education sector is leading in making the students cognizant of sustainability and sustainable development whereas, the public sector is lagging behind. In order to fulfill and implement the sustainability goals in the country both sectors need to play their part by integrating sustainability into the curriculum and modifying the policy framework.

UKRAINIAN HISTORIOGRAPHY ON PRE-SCHOOL, SECONDARY AND HIGHER PRIVATE EDUCATION OF UKRAINE: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

The study provides a systematic analysis of the historiography of private education in Ukraine. A comparison of the research level of three levels of Ukrainian private education, namely: preschool, secondary and higher is made. A systematic analysis of Ukrainian scientists' scientific works was conducted in order to highlight the specifics, common and distinctive features of private education in Ukraine. It is shown that scientific interest in the private sector of education appeared simultaneously with its formation. The analysis of scientific works devoted to preschool private education demonstrates that they treat private institutions of the first level of education not as a separate phenomenon, but mainly as a component of the state preschool system. As for scientific studies on private secondary education institutions, their analysis indicates a multifaceted consideration of them by researchers: starting from the educational process itself and borrowing foreign practices to the specifics of financing and functioning in modern conditions. As for the system of private higher education, specific examples demonstrate that researchers paid attention to the conceptual principles of the organization of education in private educational institutions, the features of their management systems, and the nature of the cognitive-educational and economic aspects of their functioning. A well-grounded approach to the study of private higher education as a social institution and a complex socio-cultural phenomenon made it possible not only to better understand the features of formation and development in the post-Soviet period but also to make predictions about the prospects for the development of private universities in Ukraine in the future. Based on the above facts, it was concluded that domestic researchers pay uneven attention to the formation of a network of private educational institutions of different levels today. The largest number of works in the field is devoted to the sector of private higher education in independent Ukraine, both in historical development and through the prism of pedagogy, philosophy, and other fields of science. Instead, there is a lack of scientific generalizations and comprehensive works on the first and second levels of privately owned institutions.

Coaching as business: exploring its growth in India

Post-1991 era has seen a significant growth of private sector in India. The private education sector has emerged as one of the leading sectors, showing ample opportunities of investment. Investment in education is not only limited to formal sector but has also spread to non-formal sector. Coaching business is becoming a prominent segment of non-formal sector, which has grown from individual private tuition centres to big coaching business enterprises. Not only the metros but every town in the country has witnessed the mushrooming growth of private coaching institutes. Growth of the business of certain coaching institutes is so spectacular that it casts a shadow on the working of formal education system leading to a big debate on their fairness of existence. The present paper attempts to examine the growth of big coaching houses in India.