Vocational Education Research Articles

Development of A Workplace Learning Model to Improve Skills Competency of Vocational School Students

This research aims to develop a workplace learning model to improve the catering skills of tourism vocational school students by building a conceptual foundation that considers the industrial situation. This development research uses Design-Based Research (DBR) comprising planning, learning interactions, and evaluation stages for students, supervisors, and instructors. This study analyzes data using qualitative and quantitative descriptive methods. This research produces industrial practical learning tools (WPL) in the form of guidebooks for teachers, instructors and students. How to study in industry, the implementation process, ideal criteria, and completion of study contracts are outlined. Increasing student catering skills competency through industrial learning based on a measurable field approach. How students can absorb, adopt tacit and explicit knowledge in industry is a value in itself. Research findings and concepts can be used for further development so that the quality of vocational education graduates can be considered.

Профессионально-техническое образование Якутской АССР в середине 1960-х гг.

The study focuses on the development of vocational education in the Yakut ASSR in the mid-1960s and the creation of a separate republican directorate to modernize the industry. By using little-known archival docu-ments, the article recreates an accurate picture of the development of vocational education in the region, char-acterizing the shortage of educational institutions and personnel despite the high demand from the rapidly de-veloping mining industry. At the beginning of 1964, there were only 11 vocational schools operating in Yakutia, which was clearly insufficient for the needs of the economy. There was an acute shortage of personnel, com-pensated by imported workers with low qualifications, which was partially offset by short-term training courses. The creation of the Yakutsk Republican Department of Vocational Education in 1964 stimulated a significant increase in the number of vocational school graduates and the active construction of new educational and resi-dential buildings.

The Practice and Exploration of Modern Apprenticeship System for Accounting Talent Cultivation in Higher Vocational Education

With the rapid development of society and economy, in the context of increasingly rigorous skills and qualifications requirements for financial talents in various fields, the modern apprenticeship system training model has emerged. Modern apprenticeship is a way for colleges and enterprises to deepen cooperation, aiming to cultivate students by integrating theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which is an innovative talent training model that is crucial for cultivating high-level financial talents. This article starts from the meaning, advantages, and significance of implementing the modern apprenticeship system in higher vocational accounting majors, examines the realistic difficulties faced by higher vocational accounting majors in implementing the modern apprenticeship system training model, and explores measures to improve the modern apprenticeship system training model to solve the problems faced by higher vocational accounting majors in modern apprenticeship teaching.

Probability of Causation with Sample Selection: A Reanalysis of the Impacts of Jóvenes en Acción on Formality

This article identifies the probability of causation when there is sample selection. We show that the probability of causation is partially identified for individuals who are always observed regardless of treatment status and derive sharp bounds under three increasingly restrictive sets of assumptions. The first set imposes an exogenous treatment and a monotone sample selection mechanism. To tighten these bounds, the second set also imposes the monotone treatment response assumption, while the third set additionally imposes a stochastic dominance assumption. Finally, we use experimental data from the Colombian job training program Jóvenes en Acción to empirically illustrate our approach’s usefulness. We find that, among always-employed women, at least 10.2% and at most 13.4% transitioned to the formal labor market because of the program. However, our 90%-confidence region does not reject the null hypothesis that the lower bound is equal to zero.

MODEL PERILAKU PENGGUNA APLIKASI QRIS DAN HUBUNGANNYA TERHADAP IMPULSIVE BUYING

This type of research is quantitative research that assesses the QRIS user behavior model and its relationship with Impulsive Buying. Research was conducted on people who use QRIS in carrying out online and offline transactions. This research uses the UTAUT approach. This research also supports IKU 1 Polytechnic LP3I Jakarta, namely the work readiness of graduates because of. In this study there are 4 independent variables (X) and 2 dependent variables (Y), namely, performance expectancy (X1), effort expectancy (X2), social influence (X3), facilitating conditions (X4), behavioral intention (Y1), Impulsive Buying (Y2) Respondents in this study were LP3I Jakarta polytechnic students who belonged to generation Z with a birth year range of 2002-2006 who used QRIS as many as 100 people. For more accurate results, respondents taken were those who had used QRIS >5x. The results of hypothesis testing in this research prove that performance expectancy has a significant positive effect on user behavior intention. This means that performance expectancy influences behavioral intention that the use of QRIS digital payments is very fast and efficient. Hypothesis testing in this research proves that effort expectancy has a significant positive effect on user behavior intention. This means that effort expectancy influences behavior intention so that those using QRIS digital payments can learn and become more skilled in using the new information system

The Impact of Medical Education Quality on Career Adaptability for International Students in China: The Mediating Role of Proactive Career Planning Behavior

Background: The quality of medical education plays a significant role in shaping the career outcomes of international students. As they navigate the challenges of their studies and career paths in a foreign country, understanding the elements that influence their career adaptability is essential. Objective: This study aims to examine the impact of medical education quality on career adaptability among international students in China and to emphasize the mediating role of proactive career planning behavior. It also investigates challenges related to cultural adjustment. Methodology: A quantitative technique is employed in a cross-sectional survey of international medical students in China. Information was collected from 575 valid responses through structured questionnaires. The research utilizes regression analysis and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to assess the relationships between medical education quality, career adaptability, proactive career planning behavior, and cultural adjustment challenges. Result: The evaluation revealed that medical education quality positively influences career adaptability (p < 0.001, β = 0.45). Proactive career planning behavior was found to positively influence career adaptability (p < 0.001, β = 0.38). Medical education quality positively influences proactive career planning behavior (p < 0.001, β = 0.50), and proactive career planning behavior mediated the connection between medical education quality and career adaptability (p = 0.013, β = 0.20). Cultural adjustment challenges moderated the relationship between medical education quality and career adaptability, with a significant interaction effect (p = 0.032, β = -0.15). Conclusion: The research emphasizes the significance of high-quality medical education in promoting career adaptability among international students, highlighting proactive career planning and examining cultural adjustment challenges for optimal career outcomes. These insights can inform educational practices and support services for international medical students, aiming to enhance their career readiness and adaptability in a global context.

Resisting practice to impact policy: A case for moving toward an ESL/bilingual teacher education initiative

While it is nationally recognized that there is a high need for teachers, particularly those of diverse backgrounds and with ESL/bilingual certifications, barriers to certification continue to exist for undocumented individuals. Within the state of New Jersey, these barriers mirror the national limitations. Although New Jersey has made efforts to address citizenship and reform policies, some barriers persist, hindering these candidates from making a positive impact on students' lives through a teaching career. This policy piece aims to shed light on the barriers to teacher certification faced by undocumented individuals and outlines measures taken by the Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N) Department of Urban Education to address these challenges.

In Memory of Sergey Andriaka

Sergey Nikolaevich Andriaka (July 14, 1958 - May 16, 2024) was a distinguished Russian watercolorist, a celebrated artist and educator, and a pivotal figure in national art education. He served as editor-in-chief and a permanent author for the scientific and methodological journal Secreta Artis. Andriaka was the driving force behind the extensive scientific, methodological, and publishing efforts of the art institutions he founded and led: the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Sergey Andriaka Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts" and the State Budgetary Educational Institution of Additional Education "Sergey Andriaka Specialized School of Watercolor with a Museum and Exhibition Complex".This article represents the first comprehensive effort to summarize his substantial contributions, trace his professional journey, and provide foundational information about his artistic and pedagogical career. It explores the principles underlying the School of Watercolor and the Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts, and delves into key aspects of Anrdriaka's unique teaching methodology, particularly his multilayer watercolor technique.The article features previously unpublished materials, such as drafts of Andriaka's autobiography and personal conversations with him.

Impact of Training on Addressing Farmer Mental Health in Occupational Therapy Practice.

Farmers experience high rates of mental health conditions and suicide. It is within occupational therapy's scope to address mental health conditions in patients as it pertains to their participation in meaningful occupations. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of training provided to occupational therapy practitioners and students on addressing farmer mental health. Participants were directly recruited from occupational therapy state associations and graduate programs in the American Midwest to attend a 1-hour presentation and complete pre- and post-training surveys. A total of 119 participants completed the pre- and post-training surveys. Both occupational therapy practitioners and students significantly increased their confidence in assessing and addressing mental health concerns and providing resources to farmers following the training. Occupational therapy-specific training can increase therapists' confidence in addressing farmer mental health. Further research should assess multi-faceted interventions related to farmers' mental health in occupational therapy practice.

Teaching Innovation and Teaching–Learning Methods for Sustainable Tourism Development Education in the Bachelor of Tourism Degree

Sustainable development has become the aspiration of many developing countries like Ecuador. The introduction of Bachelor of Tourism studies at the Technical University of Manabí is compatible with this interest and provides a challenge for teachers in the application of integrative and innovative teaching methods, which promote the training of professionals with high scientific, technical and professional rigor in the exercise of different professions. To achieve this, the pedagogical group started from three fundamental principles, which are based on the application of teaching work methods and procedures, based on the establishment of the interaction between the various factors that directly and indirectly influence the training process of professionals in the tourism sector. The results, both in the comprehensive evaluation processes of the academic performance of the teachers and in the level of satisfaction of the students of the course, support the application of these teaching–learning methods and highlight the convenience of extending these experiences and research results to other vocational training centers for tourism activity.

Relationship between artificial intelligence and legal education: A bibliometric analysis

This study aims to explore past research trends and identify key future directions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal education. The study’s data were gathered from the Scopus database, comprising 68 selected documents spanning from 1999 to 2024. The research methodology involves the use of VOSviewer software for bibliometric analysis. The results reveal that research on artificial intelligence and legal education, while still limited, has been undertaken in various countries, focusing on five primary research directions, including: (1) Improving technical education systems in colleges and universities through educational technology and modern legal learning systems; (2) Application of artificial intelligence and algorithms in the legal field; (3) Applying computational theory and e-learning technology in legal education; (4) Legal education and legal knowledge; (5) Digital transformation in the field of legal training. Based on the research results, five future research directions on this topic are also proposed, including: (1) Application of artificial intelligence in analyzing and predicting legal trends; (2) Artificial intelligence in personalizing the legal learning experience; (3) Artificial intelligence and legal professional ethics; (4) Development of artificial intelligence tools supporting legal teaching and research; and (5) Integration of artificial intelligence into online learning systems for legal education.

Enhancing digital competence of prospective vocational teachers using project-based learning with the technological pedagigical content and knowledge approach

Prospective teachers must prepare students with 21st-century skills using digital technology, known as digital competence. The importance of digital competence for prospective vocational teachers encourages study to develop an innovative instructional model, namely Project Based Learning (PjBL) with the technological pedagogical content and knowledge (TPACK) approach, which focuses on enhancing the digital competence of prospective teachers in vocational education. This research aims to investigate the effect of the PjBL instructional model with the TPACK approach on enhancing the digital competence of prospective vocational teachers. This study used quasi-experimental research in two universities in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The sample used was 102 prospective vocational teachers consisting of 45 prospective teachers in the control class and 57 prospective teachers in the experimental class. The digital competency measurement items include 30 statements. Data analysis in this study used an independent t-test. The results of the independent t-test conclude that there was a significant difference. The results concluded that the post-test digital competency score of the experimental group students increased with a score of 79.19, while the control group 58.39. The practical implication of the application of this model is that educators can apply it to improve the competence of prospective vocational teachers with indicators relevant to the material through learning media creation project activities. Recommendations for further research are to compare the effectiveness of PjBL with various other instructional models with the TPACK approach to develop digital competence of prospective teachers and involve wider samples such as between regions or countries.

First-Generation Low-Income Individuals in Medicine: A Scoping Review.

This comprehensive scoping review of the medical literature on first-generation low-income (FGLI) individuals in medicine aimed to synthesize the highest levels of evidence to inform medical education stakeholders. Database searches were conducted in Academic Search Premier, Education Research Premier, ERIC, Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, Professional Development Collection, PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and Web of Science Core Collection from database inception through March 15, 2023. English-language articles on first-generation or low-income individuals in medicine from U.S. medical schools were included. Articles were evaluated for level of evidence and themes chosen. Database searches resulted in 27,075 citations, 247 of which qualified for data extraction. The articles were classified by evidence level: level I (n = 2), level II (n = 17), level III (n = 90), level IV (n = 78), and level V (n = 60). Publications reported on 9 major outcomes: exam performance (n = 108), medical school performance (n = 63), residency and fellowship performance (n = 7), honor society status (n = 12), leave of absence (n = 9), withdrawal, dismissal, and attrition (n = 20), medical education graduation (n = 37), career choice (n = 109), and intent to practice in disadvantaged and rural communities (n = 60). Compared with their peers, FGLI individuals had lower medical school and standardized exam scores, enrollment in national medical honor societies and multiple degree programs, and graduate medical education performance and higher rates of leaves of absence, incompletion of medical education, pursuing primary care and family medicine specialties, and intent to practice in underserved communities. Despite an increase in the number of FGLI individuals in medicine, there remains significant opportunity to improve their inclusion and support. Multi-institutional, prospective, risk-adjusted, observational studies are required to determine how to best support FGLI individuals through all medical career stages.

The status of History in the subject-selection ‘marketplace’: Insights from Australian students

AbstractConcern about declining enrollments in senior school History subjects has been a regular feature of history education discourse in Australia for at least 30 years. This concern is also evident in international discourse about History being a subject “in crisis”. In Australia and elsewhere, there has been increased speculation about the reasons History enrollments are contracting. However, students are not often included in these discussions, and the external conditions affecting their subject choices tend to be overlooked. Our mixed methods research draws on descriptive statistics and thematic analysis of data from an online survey of 293 students in years 10, 11, and 12 from across Australia. This article examines influences on History’s status in the subject ‘marketplace’ from the perspective of students and conceptualizes three sets of influences: instrumental, subject status, and local context. We position this work in the context of history education, subject selection, careers education research literature, and policy. The dominance of instrumental influences on the decisions of participants to choose or reject History as a senior secondary subject also leads us to examine how, in uncertain times, the forces of neoliberalism are shaping young people’s perceptions of the alignment of school and future work.

Entrepreneurship Culture in Administration and Law Students: A Transdisciplinary Exploration

The entrepreneurship culture in young individuals is characterized by a set of traits and qualities that foster and promote the entrepreneurial spirit and the pursuit of opportunities for creation and innovation. In the case of vocational students, these traits may be manifested as attitudes, knowledge, and skills exhibited within specific contexts. The conducted study aimed to analyze the entrepreneurship culture in young Administration and Law students, as well as to compare this culture based on their educational profiles, considering two variables. An instrument was administered to a population comprising 582 students. The findings lead to the conclusion that both Administration and Law students exhibit a promising level of entrepreneurial spirit, which can be further enhanced through their vocational education.

Comprehensive Evaluation of Digital Teaching Competencies of Vocational College Educators: A Comparative Study

This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the current status, key factors, and future trends in the evaluation of digital teaching competencies among vocational college educators, both domestically and internationally. In China, vocational colleges have markedly enhanced teachers' digital teaching capabilities through various evaluation methods, including self-evaluation, peer evaluation, and student feedback, integrated with diverse teaching activities such as classroom observations, lesson plan evaluations, and digital resource production. However, challenges remain in the evaluation system, particularly in balancing technical assessments with innovations in teaching and student interaction. Internationally, regions such as the United States, the European Union, and Russia have developed robust evaluation systems that emphasize the deep integration of technology with pedagogical practices, digital literacy, and interdisciplinary competencies. These systems offer clear evaluation criteria, scientific methodologies, and diverse approaches, providing valuable insights for China's educational framework. Moving forward, the evaluation of digital teaching competencies in vocational colleges is expected to become more detailed and multi-faceted, with a heightened focus on media resource design and the integration of school-industry partnerships to advance teaching practices and professional development.

The association between leisure-time physical activity and cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness and job strain-Study with a Northern Finland birth cohort of 1966.

Job strain is a major concern in the workplace. Work-related stress is an increasing challenge worldwide as it is the leading cause of long-term sickness absences, disability pensions and lower productivity. Rarely studied simultaneously, both leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and physical fitness (PF), which comprises cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and muscular fitness (MF), may have potential in preventing and managing job strain. The current study aimed to investigate whether LTPA, CRF and MF predict perceived job strain. In addition, the study examines reverse associations, that is, whether job strain predicts LTPA, CRF and MF. We used longitudinal population-based data from a Northern Finland birth cohort of 1966 (n=5363) to analyse LTPA, CRF and MF as well as job strain and its components, job demands and job control, at age 31years (1997) and 46years (2012). Leisure-time physical activity was measured with a self-reported questionnaire whereas CRF and MF were measured as part of clinical examination. Linear regression analyses were used to analyse the data. In both men (n=2548) and women (n=2815), higher baseline MF predicted lower job strain and job demands 15years later. In women, higher baseline total LTPA predicted higher job demands, whereas in men, higher CRF predicted lower job strain and higher job control. These associations remained significant, also when adjusted for education and occupational status. In the analyses on reverse associations, higher job control and higher job demands were linked to higher leisure-time moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and total LTPA 15years later among both men and women, except for the association between job demands and total LTPA among women. These associations remained significant after adjustment for education and occupational status, except for the association of job control with MVPA and total LTPA among men. The association of higher job demands and total LTPA became significant in women. We conclude that LTPA and PF seem beneficial in preventing and managing job strain.

How do pedagogic causal mechanisms in vocational education work?

ABSTRACT This study introduces Pedagogic Causal Mechanisms (PCMs) in vocational education as a way to analyse and improve teaching and learning. PCMs are specific processes that directly connect educational inputs to learning outcomes. This paper uses an automotive mechanics lesson in Eswatini to show how PCMs work, focusing on Variation Theory as an example that creates an ‘Ah ha moment’ for students. Variation Theory demonstrates PCMs by highlighting key features through simple contrasts while keeping other elements constant. The research first describes the lesson in detail, then uses broader theories of vocational pedagogy to analyse it. It then introduces causal mechanisms as a concept, before defining PCMs more specifically. After explaining PCMs, the study shows how they provide particularly useful educational explanations, enhance professional judgement, and work with other PCMs to build situation-specific causality plans.

Post-migration social adaptation and normalisation: educational needs of Syrian women in Türkiye

Türkiye, a pivotal junction in global migration, has undertaken the responsibility of hosting a significant number of Syrian refugees since 2011. The ability of these asylum-seekers to benefit from education services effectively is of utmost importance for their post-migration adaptation and normalisation processes. This research focuses on the educational needs of Syrian women, who a dually disadvantaged group due to being women refugees, and who still carry important traumatic experiences such as war and migration in their memories. Adhering to the qualitative paradigm, this study employs a descriptive case study method and explores the experiences and perspectives of eight Syrian women actively participating in various training programs at the Zonguldak Fatih Public Education Centre through semi-structured interviews. Revealing that language acquisition and vocational training stand as the primary drivers for these women attending Public Education Centres, the findings underscore an urgent demand for expanded vocational courses, enhanced Turkish language programmes, interpreter services in public institutions, and counselling support.

Education and vocational training in Kosovo, a challenge and objective of the 21st century

Classes in Kosovo are held in private and public educational institutions. Education in Kosovo went through very hard phases and challenges especially in the years 1990/1999 since differences and the need for change made us not entirely prepared. After the establishment of Kosovo Institutions, the Department of Education and Science (DES) was established within the Ministry of Education. The primary aim was to establish the legal and professional basis as a frontline of the reform of our education system, especially the acceptance of the Bologna processes that facilitate the radical reform of general and vocational education. This paper will address the aspects of reforming and progression of vocational secondary education, vocational schools, and correspondence to the needs of the EU market and the possibility of implementing in post-secondary and university higher education.