Vocational Education Research Articles

Research on Problems of Equipment Course Learning Enthusiasm and Countermeasures among Military Vocational Technical Education Students

Research on Problems of Equipment Course Learning Enthusiasm and Countermeasures among Military Vocational Technical Education Students

A new data product for occupational skills: methodology, analysis, and a guide to using the employment projections skills data

A new data product for occupational skills: methodology, analysis, and a guide to using the employment projections skills data

Improving Teacher Creativity in Teaching through Career Development

Global creativity indices in developing countries tend to be low. In the field of education, creativity has an important role. Efforts to increase the creativity of educational human resources continue to be hyped. Creative teachers produce creative students. But, the fact is that teachers in developing countries tend to need more creativity in teaching. This study aims to analyze the influence of organizational climate in the school environment and teacher career development on teacher creativity in teaching. The sample of this study was 145 junior high school private teachers in Semarang Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Statistical analysis using PLS-SEM and PLSpredict. The results showed that the school's organizational climate positively affected teacher creativity in teaching. Teacher career development also positively affects teacher creativity in teaching. In addition, teacher career development mediates the influence of school organizational climate and teacher creativity in teaching. The findings could help schools or private educational institutions to understand how organizational climate affects teachers' creativity in teaching. So that it can be used as a guideline for schools or other educational institutions to increase teacher creativity in teaching.

Facilitating positive emotions in people with challenges by combining conventional occupational training and a novel farming program: a feasibility study

ObjectiveJapan has a system of occupational therapy programs known as self-reliance training (training for daily living), which helps people with various disabilities lead more meaningful lives. Recently, it has been shown that green care farms are beneficial for dementia care and that agricultural and horticultural work has a positive impact on people with intellectual disabilities and mental disorders. This study examined the health-improving effects of farm activities and developed an attractive program for adolescents with developmental and intellectual disabilities who use independent training facilities. The program comprised agricultural and horticultural activities such as vegetable cultivation and management, flower planting, and flower arrangement.ResultsNo significant differences were observed in any of the measures for positive mood before and after the usual program (UP). However, anger-hostility and depression-dejection improved significantly after the farm program (FP) (p < .05). Self-efficacy improved significantly after both UP and FP (p < .10). Free responses were obtained from UP (131 responses) and FP (126 responses) participants; thematic analysis of FP participants’ statements revealed that positive comments included “confidence in accomplishing tasks,” “anticipation and joy of growing plants,” and “motivation for gardening activities.”

International comparative analysis of the industry-education relationship in vocational education and training: From the perspective of economic sociology

The relationship between industry and education serves as a focal point in research on vocational education. Previous studies using rigid Weberian ideal types of behavior struggle to capture the complex realities and notable variations both within and across developing countries and often fail to consider the impact of educational systems and the connection between education and employment. This article endeavors to introduce a new framework for international comparative analysis through the lens of economic sociology. This analytical framework examines three key dimensions: the readiness and capacity of industries to engage in vocational education, the willingness of students to enroll in vocational education, and the influence of labor market and education institutions on both industries and students in relation to vocational education. Its purpose is to explore the relationships and critical factors that affect the interactions between industry and education in Germany, the US, and China. The findings can be summarized as follows: In the US, industry has a relatively low demand for a skilled workforce and a diminished inclination to invest in vocational education and training (VET), and the willingness of students to engage in VET is also relatively low. Certain characteristics of US labor market and education system also present significant challenges for the industry-education relationship in VET. In Germany, the industry has a relatively high demand for skilled workers, and there is an interest in investing in VET, and some students are willing to choose VET. The labor markets and education systems in each country also affect the involvement of stakeholders in VET. In China, a more mixed picture can be observed, with a closer similarity to the US in terms of the industry-education relationship in VET, with the exception that the government plays a more active role in this.

Chinese technical and vocational education and training, skill formation, and national development: A systematic review of educational policies

Vocational education and training have been widely found to be related to economic development. In China, a country with a collectivist ideology, this relationship is especially significant and is reflected in many vocational education policies. This study analyzed the relationship between national development and Chinese technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in a systematic review. The study screened 33 vocational education policies that depicted the government's expectation of promoting economic development. These policies were screened, coded, categorized, and connected based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis standards. Qualitative methods and the theoretical framework of Ashton and Green were used to analyze the policies. Six themes were generated to detail the Chinese TVET development form and its attempts to promote national development: the modern TVET system, school-based vocational education, the competency-oriented curriculum system, student incentives, employer incentives, and workplace-based skills training.

Circular Economy and Sustainable Technology in Technical and Vocational Education and Training: A Bibliometric Analysis

The integration of circular economy and sustainable technology in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is essential to foster environmentally conscious practitioners who are able to prepare the workforce for sustainable development. Despite the growing interest in circular economy and sustainable technology, a comprehensive understanding of the research landscape in the context of the growth of TVET education is still lacking. This research maps the scholarly output, identifies key themes and assesses global research collaborations in the integration of circular economy and sustainable technology in TVET. A bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database was conducted, focusing on publication trends, authorship patterns, keyword co-occurrence, and geographic distribution. Bibliometric analysis revealed a growing interest in circular economy and sustainable technology in TVET education, with a significant increase in publications over the past decade. Prolific authors and collaborative networks were identified and thematic clusters clarified core research areas, contributing to the knowledge base needed for sustainable workforce development. These findings emphasize the importance of circular economy and sustainable technology integration in TVET education and highlight the need for continued interdisciplinary collaboration. This bibliometric analysis serves as a valuable resource for educators, researchers and policy makers, guiding future efforts to increase the global impact of circular economy and sustainable technology in TVET education.

The internationalization of China's vocational education: Value implications, practices and planning

The internationalization of vocational education is essential for cultivating high-quality talents that meet international standards, enhance the national educational level, and increase international competitiveness, all contributing to the goal of transforming a country into an educational powerhouse. To establish itself as a leader in education, a country has to fully comprehend the implications of internationalizing vocational education, taking into account the global labor market, diplomatic relations, and the evolution of vocational education. These goals can be achieved by analyzing collaborative educational programs, the status of its vocational education in the international context, and the methods employed internationally to develop vocational education. Strategies should include integrating national interests, fostering collaborative initiatives, and utilizing digital technology. In the case of China, such an approach will enhance China's global competitiveness, facilitate the spread of Chinese culture, strengthen the country's international partnerships, and increase its global influence and standing.

The Pathways and Mechanisms for Collaborative Innovation in Vocational Education, Higher Education, and Continuing Education

Against the backdrop of rapid global economic development, the demand for education has gradually shifted from quantitative growth to qualitative improvement. Vocational education, higher education, and continuing education are crucial components of China’s education system, each serving different educational functions. However, the collaborative innovation among these three types of education is still in the preliminary exploration stage, with issues such as scattered resources and imperfect coordination mechanisms. This paper systematically reviews relevant domestic and international research and practical experiences, thoroughly analyzes the pathways, models, and mechanisms of collaborative innovation among these three types of education, and proposes practical and operational suggestions based on the actual situation in Xuzhou City. The study finds that collaboration between vocational education, higher education, and continuing education through innovation not only enhances the overall efficiency of educational resources but also promotes regional economic development and social progress. On this basis, this paper proposes specific measures such as building an education resource-sharing platform, promoting a chain-based talent training system, strengthening policy and institutional guarantees, and improving incentive mechanisms, aiming to provide a reference for local education administrators and contribute to the innovative development of education in China.

Effect of Job Training on Employee Performance Mediated by Employee Quality in The Employment BPJS Branch In Medan Raya

In this study, researchers wanted to see the direct and indirect effects between training variables as independent variables and employee quality as mediating variables and employee performance as the dependent variable. This type of research uses quantitative, this research was conducted at the BPJS Employment BPJS Branch Office in Greater Medan which consists of BPJS Employment Medan City Branch Office, Branch, North Medan, Tanjung Morawan Branch and Binjai Branch. The population of this study was 80 employees and the sample used was all the population using the saturated sample technique. The data source used is primary data sources and data collection is done by distributing questionnaires. The research model used is phat analysis with smart PLS version 3.3.3. as a research measurement tool. The results of this study are as follows Job training has a positive and significant effect on employee performance with an original sample value of 0.463 and P values of 0.000. Job training has a positive and significant effect on employee quality with an original sample value of 0.590 and p values of 0.000. Employee quality has a positive and significant effect on employee performance with an original sample value of 0.511 and p values of 0.000. Job training has a positive and significant effect on employee performance through employee quality directly with original sample results of 0.302 and p values of 0.000

The Path to Improvement of China's Professional Cultivation in the Perspective of Legal Clinics

Since its inception in the United States in the 1960s, the legal clinic has developed rapidly in the United Kingdom, Finland and other countries due to its characteristics of significantly improving students' practical ability. China has also joined this trend. Since 2000, seven universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University, have taken the lead in introducing legal clinics, and other universities have followed suit. Although the application of legal clinic in major universities has been quite mature, its application has been limited to general undergraduate courses rather than vocational undergraduate courses. Therefore, the legal clinic has been in a blank state in vocational undergraduate courses which train practical talents. Based on the blank phenomenon of legal clinic in vocational undergraduate, this paper aims to explore the path of improvement of vocational training in the perspective of legal clinic. Through the research, it seeks to put forward practical suggestions to promote the effective use of legal clinic in vocational undergraduate, in order to better cultivate practical talents. The literature review method and comparative method are used to conduct an exhaustive research on the development history of legal clinics in the international arena and in China. By comparatively analysing the application of legal clinics in general and vocational undergraduate courses, the applicability and development path of legal clinics in vocational undergraduate courses are explored. The research found that although legal clinics have achieved remarkable results in general undergraduate courses, there is a gap in the field of vocational undergraduate courses. Through comparative analyses, a path for the improvement of the law clinic in vocational undergraduate is proposed, including suggestions for adaptive adjustment of the clinic model, broadening the field of cooperation, and strengthening cooperation with the industry. This research fills the research gap of legal clinics in the field of vocational undergraduate, and provides new perspectives and paths for colleges and universities in cultivating the practical ability of vocational undergraduate students. By promoting the application of legal clinic in vocational undergraduate, it can better meet the needs of the actual legal profession and provide substantial support for the cultivation of more comprehensive legal professionals.

International perspectives on cultivating high-quality bachelor's degrees in vocational education: Insights, experiences, and practices from overseas universities

Cultivating high-quality technical and skilled professionals is essential for building a modern economic system and ensuring there is a balance between workforce supply and demand. Currently, there are various challenges associated with pilot programs offering undergraduate-level vocational education in China, including unbalanced training structures, limited curricular diversity, and inadequate systemic coordination. To address these issues, in this study, we employed a comparative case study methodology to examine the practices of several esteemed overseas universities in developing high-quality, undergraduate-level programs in vocational education. We systematically analyzed the training objectives, curriculum design, and support systems of these programs and categorized the associated practices as research-oriented, practice-oriented, and integration-oriented models. Drawing on the valuable insights revealed by this study will support China's goal of developing a skilled workforce that meets the demands of a rapidly evolving economy.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TASK-BASED LEARNING MODULE (TBL) IN ENHANCING MASTERY OF GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE (GMP) IN PHARMACEUTICAL ENGINEERING COURSES FOR CHINESE VOCATIONAL COLLEGES

The issuance of the guidelines for the modernization of vocational education in China by 2025 along with the “Opinions on Promoting the High-quality Development of Modern Vocational Education” highlights the importance of transforming the existing teaching methods and models along with improving the instructional methodologies of vocational education. Despite being a necessary course for pharmaceutical engineering professionals at colleges and universities, the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) course struggles to employ an updated teaching technique that is in congruence with contemporary developments. Therefore, this study aims to explore the impact of Task-Based Learning (TBL) on enhancing students' grades, interests, and proficiency in the GMP course. This study has taken into consideration the individual competence and ability of the students along with exploring the challenges faced by teachers in conducting TBL in enhancing mastery of GMP in pharmaceutical engineering courses for Chinese vocational colleges. For an in-depth analysis of this study, a total of 91 students who pursue bachelor degrees in China are selected to conduct the survey. Furthermore, a total of 4 teachers from two classes are selected for the interview, who have minimum 5 years of experience in GMP vocational courses. The results of this study highlight that TBL is significant in enhancing the ability and academic performance of the students. It has been identified that TBL teaching methods can be beneficial for teachers to increase the effectiveness of the instructional methods in vocational courses. However, it has also been identified that the skills of the teachers to stimulate critical thinking among the students are also an important aspect of TBL. The study is conducive to the integration of theoretical perspectives which elaborates on the significance of the study in terms of GMP in pharmaceutical engineering courses in the context of China.

뉴욕주의 진로교육 담당 교사 양성과정 탐색: 고교학점제 시행 맥락에서 한국의 진로전담교사 양성과정에 주는 시사점을 중심으로

[Purpose] This study aims to explore career education teacher training programs in the US, one of the leading countries in career education, to draw implications for Korea. [Methods] New York State was chosen due to its long history of using school counselors for career education and the ease of accessing data. The analysis includes state-level standards and specific training programs. [Results] The analysis revealed that New York State's career education teacher training programs were not limited to in-service teachers. Additionally, the programs place a significant emphasis on understanding ‘ALL students,’ including minority students, and require substantial internship and practicum hours for pre-service teachers. [Conclusion] Based on the findings, the study suggests that Korea should reconsider the selection criteria for career counselors, increase emphasis on understanding diverse learners, and establish credit and practicum regulations.

Stranded human and produced capital in a net-zero transition

Abstract The pace of the net-zero transition required to meet the Paris Agreement objectives puts the value of existing carbon-dependent capital at risk of premature depreciation. This risk extends beyond physical capital and threatens occupations and livelihoods. We quantify the current value and turnover timescales of existing global human and produced capital and compare the rate at which it naturally depreciates with that at which it would be required to depreciate to achieve climate targets. We find that achieving net-zero in 2050 by ending carbon-intensive investment in 2020 would have put up to 117 T$ of global capital value at risk. Delaying a ban on carbon-intensive investment to 2030, however, implies a risk of up to 557 T$ (37% of current capital), around three quarters of which is human capital. Reducing these risks could warrant intervention in both the financial and educational systems, where training for occupations that may soon cease to exist could be avoided. Other similar transformative policies to stimulate new economic capabilities in fossil fuel dependent regions are needed to ensure a just transition.

Constructing and refining a model of antecedent mechanisms of parental educational anxiety in the context of General and Vocational Segregation: A mixed study based on an exploratory sequential design

General and vocational education segregation at the high school level has long been a hot topic in China's education system. To contribute to addressing parental educational anxiety in such a context by enhancing its causal mechanism model, this study utilized an exploratory time-series research design and a mixed research method. Initially, in-depth interviews were conducted, followed by coding analysis. They revealed that parents' educational anxiety is characterized by "insufficient information and elevated anxiety", and its main factors were identified as the parents' level of policy understanding, environmental modeling, family support, and perception of educational fairness. A questionnaire was then created to investigate educational anxiety as a variable, and the results were analyzed using fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis to conduct a configurational analysis. Parental educational anxiety was categorized into three fundamental modes: the policy-information-driven mode, the information-consumption-driven mode, and the subject-information-driven mode. The results of the analysis indicate that the level of parents' understanding of educational policies influences their educational anxiety level, their orientation on media communication affects their recognition of the educational ecology, and their image of vocational education exacerbates their internal anxiety.

A Systematic Review of Effective Models in School-Enterprise Cooperation in China in the English and Chinese Literature

Against the backdrop of globalization and rapid technological development, the traditional Technical &amp; Vocational Education (TVE) system is facing more and more challenges. As a rapidly developing economy, China is also exploring effective paths in combining education and industry. School-Enterprise Cooperation(S-EC), as an emerging education method, aims to realize the effective docking of education resources and market demand through close cooperation between schools and enterprises. At present, Chinese scholars have conducted extensive research on the model of S-EC, however, few systematic reviews of related studies were carried out. The purpose of this paper is to examine and assess the relevant literature concerning effective S-EC models in the last ten years from 2015 to 2024. The review includes sources in both Chinese and English languages. The author conducted individual assessments of titles, abstracts, and complete texts according to predefined eligibility criteria. 15 studies that met the eligibility criteria were included in the reviewed systematic review. Effective S-EC models mentioned in these articles can be summarized and classified into three types: School-led Model, Enterprise-led Model and School-Enterprise Cooperation Model, of which each is subordinate to 3-4 specific cooperation models.

From college to university: A practical exploration of tertiary vocational education at Shenzhen Polytechnic University

The emerging phenomenon of tertiary vocational education is a category of education positioned within vocational education. In China, tertiary vocational education has passed through the stages of "associate degree level" and "permitted establishment". Shenzhen Polytechnic University (SZPU), serving as an exemplary model of tertiary vocational education, plays a pivotal role in providing valuable insights for the transformation and development of other vocational institutions in China. This research aims to collect policy documents from SZPU and, through interviews from multiple stakeholder perspectives, gain an understanding of the perceptions and experiences of those involved in tertiary vocational education. It conducts an in-depth analysis of SZPU's motivations, trajectory, challenges, impacts, and countermeasures in initiating undergraduate vocational programs. On this basis, the study compares the educational practices of other institutions offering tertiary vocational education, synthesizes the pedagogical rationale and developmental directions of this type of education at a theoretical level, and proposes empirical and feasible developmental strategies at a practical level.

Promoting entrepreneurship education through the adoption of innovative and best practices in technical education and vocational training

Promoting entrepreneurship education through the adoption of innovative and best practices in technical education and vocational training

Analysis of Factors that Affect the Length of Job Search for Educated Workers in West Lombok Regency

This research aims to analyze the influence of wage level, education level, age, gender, and job training on the length of time looking for work for educated workers in West Lombok Regency. This research uses a type of research, namely qualitative with secondary data. Data obtained from SAKERNAS in 2023. The amount of data obtained was 200 educated workers. The analytical tools used are multiple linear regression, coefficient of determination test (R2), partial significance test (t test) and simultaneous significance test (f test). The results of this study show that the variables of wage level, education level, age, gender and job training simultaneously do not have a significant effect on the length of looking for work. Meanwhile, the R2 value is 0.026, this means that 2.6% of the length of time looking for work for educated workers is influenced by variables above which the remainder is influenced by other variables outside this research.