Technical Training Research Articles

Effectiveness of Gamified Cooperation and Competition in Blended Learning Environment for EFL Business Writing in TVET

This research investigated the effectiveness of gamified blended learning environments in fostering EFL writing skills among technical and vocational education and training (TVET) trainees in Saudi Arabia. It compared three distinct learning strategies achieved through gamification design in a blended delivery mode: gamified cooperation, gamified competition, and gamified cooperation-competition. Each strategy leveraged a specific category of gamification features that evoke different goal structure: cooperation, competition, or a combination of both. A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test was employed. Forty-five trainees were purposively selected and randomly assigned to three groups, each receiving instruction using a different gamified blended learning program for teaching business writing. The findings revealed significant improvement in English as a Foreign Language business writing skills for all three groups. However, a one-way ANOVA and post-hoc Tukey HSD test indicated that the gamified cooperation-competition strategy yielded the greatest improvement compared to the gamified cooperation and gamified competition strategies alone. This suggests that a combination of cooperative and competitive elements within a gamified blended learning environment might be the most effective approach for enhancing English as a Foreign Language business writing skills among Technical and Vocational Training and Education learners.

Sosialisasi Pentingnya Peduli Lingkungan dengan Program 3R di SMK Negeri 1 Cilegon

The problem of waste management is an urgent environmental issue and is often discussed in various forums. In Cilegon City, even though the government has implemented various waste management policies, such as Law Number 18 of 2008 and PP Number 81 of 2013, there are still obstacles in their implementation. The high habit of littering among Indonesian people worsens this situation. The socialization program for waste management based on the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) at SMK Negeri 1 Cilegon aims to increase students' awareness and involvement in waste management. Implementation of this program involves stages of socialization, technical training, program implementation, as well as monitoring and evaluation. The results of this activity show an increase in students' understanding of the 3R principles, with 80% of students actively implementing waste sorting at school. These activities also include environmental training and campaigns, which contribute to the reduction of unsorted waste. The evaluation results show that the educational and participatory approach is effective in increasing students' awareness of waste management. This program has not only succeeded in achieving the goals of environmental education in schools, but can also be used as a model for other educational institutions in their efforts to better waste management. Thus, it is hoped that the application of the 3R principles in the school environment can influence positive behavioral changes and support environmental sustainability efforts in the community.

Exploring the Impact of Youth Leadership DevelopmentPrograms in TVET: Systematic Literature Review

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems play a crucial role in preparing young individuals with practical skills and essential competencies needed for entering the workforce. Within this framework, the incorporation of youth leadership development programs presents a promising avenue to not only hone technical proficiencies but also cultivate leadership qualities vital for personalgrowth, civic engagement, and societal transformation. Moreover,establishing influential leadership within higher education involves seizing available opportunities and making informed decisions to effectively guideinstitutions forward. Through systematic analysis various of scholarly resources, this review to uncover the impact of youth leadership in development on personal, civic engagement dan social change. Following the PRISMA framework encompassing population, intervention, comparison, outcomes, and specific exclusions, this systematic review was meticulously structured. Data were sourced from platforms such as Scholar, Science Direct, ResearchGate, OECD Library, Scopus, Springer, and Research Leap. The comprehensive review process involved scrutinizing all identified papers and conducting quality assessments. Ultimately, twenty articlesmeeting the criteria were meticulously selected for data extraction,organization, and analysis through narrative synthesis. The review identified the impact on youth through programmed of youth leadership in their development of personal, civic and social change. Empowering young individuals by fostering their skills and creating favorable conditions, experiences, and opportunities allows them to engage actively and meaningfully within their community.

Workplace Learning in Nepal Through the Lens of Employers, Principal, and Students

Workplace learning opportunities are considered to enhance an individual's occupation-related skills through work interaction. Workplace learning has become part and parcel of Nepal's policies in the last few decades. Internships and On the Job Training (OJT) have remained consistently a mode of workplace learning, but more recently, attempts have been made to execute dual vet apprenticeships. Nevertheless, studies in Nepal show a lack of well-built collaboration between education providers and employers in managing workplace learning. Furthermore, issues include a lack of access to and availability of relevant workplace learning opportunities. This paper discusses Nepal's workplace learning situation based on shared experiences by its actors, employers, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) providers, and students. The study uses five premises of workplace learning: learning is part of everyday life, it is spontaneous without a structured curriculum, learners need guidance and backing, an equitable opportunity to learn in a respectful environment, and integrating workplace learning with school learning proposed by Billett (2001) as a theoretical framework. The case study method suggested by Yin (2018) was used to explore their experiences. Twelve interviews, four from each group, employers, technical school principals, and students, were conducted to understand their views on workplace learning. Interview guidelines were followed for prolonged engagement in the field. The study's findings showed a lack of collaboration and preparedness among employers and TVET institutions for managing workplace learning. Workplace learning has become less of a priority for employers and TVET providers and is a neglected agenda.

The Development of Digital Competence Model Among TVET Educators Towards Digitization: A Concept Paper

The ongoing trend towards digitization in education has introduced new challenges for educators, necessitating a range of competencies to meet contemporary demands. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) educators are no exception to these challenges. To ensure the production of high-quality students, educators must develop digital competencies that are critical for effective technology integration in education.In recent years, the Malaysian government has strongly emphasized the importance of TVET in preparing the workforce for the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0). However, studies have revealed that TVET educators in Malaysia often struggle to keep up with the rapidly evolving digital landscape, lacking the necessary competencies to integrate technology into their teaching practices effectively.To address this issue, developing a comprehensive model for digital competencies among TVET educators within the Malaysia Technical University Networks (MTUN) is crucial. Several International frameworks for digital competence exist, allowing educators to assess their skills, identify training needs, and receive targeted training. However, a specific digital competency model for TVET educators is currently lacking. From observation, interviews, and previous research, it was found that there is a need for a structured digital competence model for TVET educators to integrate digital technologies into teaching and learning effectively. This research aims to explore the current state of digital competencies among TVET educators in Malaysia, identify the key factors contributing to developing these competencies, and propose a framework for effectively implementing a digital competencies model. Utilizing the Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods approach, the study was conducted in two phases: the first phase involved document analysis and structured interviews with ten experts in educational technology and digitization to identify the domains and elements of digital competence among TVET educators. Theme analysis was employed to extract themes from the data, and the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) was used to reach consensus among experts. In the second phase, a survey was conducted with 85 TVET educators from the Malaysian Technical Universities Network (MTUN). The survey data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to predict the relevant domains and elements. The findings revealed several domains, elements, and sub-elements of digital competence. Based on these findings, a digital competency model for TVET educators was developed. In conclusion, developing a digital competence model tailored specifically for TVET educators is crucial. This model will address the unique demands of vocational education, enhance teaching and learning outcomes, support effective digitization initiatives, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, industry-relevant education. Equipping TVET educators with the necessary digital skills and competencies will better prepare students for the challenges of the modern workforce and contribute to the overall advancement of the education system. This model is expected to play a vital role in developing competent and high-quality TVET educators in the future.

CONTRIBUTION OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING SKILLS ACQUISITION ON YOUTHS JOBS CREATION IN RWANDA, A CASE OF GASABO DISTRICT

The goal of this study is to examine the contribution of TVET skills acquisition to youths job creation in Gasabo District, Rwanda. This study employed a cross-sectional research design and a quantitative methodology. The research target population consisted of 262 respondents from three categories. Headteachers, teachers, and school leavers of Gasabo District, Stratified and random sampling were employed to ensure representation from different categories, and the sample size of 158 respondents was calculated using the Yamane formula. The data was analyzed, and the association between skills gained from TVET schools and job creation was looked at using SPSS Version 21. To estimate the extent of the influence between variables, inferential statistics based on correlation and regression coefficients were generated. Statistical findings were analyzed in a descriptive and inferential way, where these findings indicate the correlation and regression results established by the study, which found there was a positive and statistically significant correlation between the contribution of TVET skills acquisition from TVET schools and youths job creation in Gasabo District, Rwanda, with the majority of these correlations being greater than 0.05. Based on the research findings, the researcher recommended that Rwandas technical and vocational educational training (TVET) plays a crucial role in skills acquisition and job creation among youth.

Integrating Artificial Intelligence in dermatology: progress, challenges and perspectives

Dermatology is currently seeing a substantial transformation due to the integration of Artificial Intelligence, particularly through the use of machine learning and convolutional neural networks. AI’s potential in dermatology is based on its ability to increase visual diagnosis, which is a core aspect of dermatological practice. This integration promises improvements in diagnostic precision, process efficiency, and personalized patient care. Although there has been some progress, there are still obstacles that need to be overcome. The ethical considerations surrounding the confidentiality of medical data, and the transparency of AI algorithms, are of utmost importance. Additionally, the availability of high-quality, annotated dermatological datasets is a limiting factor, alongside with the need for substantial technical investments and training for healthcare professionals. This article provides an extensive analysis of AI's impact on dermatology, presenting its applications in various domains and discussing the associated challenges. By highlighting AI’s potential and addressing its challenges, the article aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how AI can enhance dermatological practices to achieve better patient outcomes.

The Influence of Human Resource on Employee Performance and Organizational Commitment in the Road Transport Sector: A Study of Riau Province Transportation Service

This research aims to assess the performance of Civil Servants within the Road Transport Sector of the Riau Province Transportation Service in fulfilling their duties and supporting Organizational Commitment. Employing a qualitative approach, the study involves direct observation and in-depth analysis of existing phenomena using a descriptive method. Key findings include: 1) Civil Servants' performance is generally rated as satisfactory, but falls short in optimizing adherence to Riau Governor Regulation Number 61 of 2021 due to issues such as low work discipline, inadequate competence in task completion, and ineffective inter-employee communication; 2) Competency among Civil Servants is hindered by low engagement in technical training initiatives; 3) Organizational Commitment is notably low, reflecting insufficient awareness of the significance of their roles. Additionally, suboptimal work motivation and inadequate working conditions are evident. Furthermore, the relationship between leadership and staff is characterized by inadequate guidance and motivation, posing challenges to achieving the objectives of the Road Transport Sector of the Riau Province Transportation Service.

FEATURES OF THE TACTICS OF INTERROGATION OF THE ACCUSED IN THE INVESTIGATION OF CRIMES IN THE FIELD OF COMPUTER INFORMATION

The subject of the study is the tactics of interrogation as a key element of the investigation of crimes in the field of computer information. The purpose of the article is to find and choose the right interrogation tactics in the investigation of crimes in the field of computer information, which allows you to effectively collect and analyze data, obtain evidence necessary for the investigation, protect the rights of all participants in the process and save time during the investigation. Methodology. In the course of the work, the following methods of scientific research were used: analysis and synthesis, induction and deduction, dialectical, comparative and formal logical methods. The results of the study. The tactical actions necessary for the effective investigation of crimes in the field of computer information have been identified. It has been established that a particularly important factor in the investigation is the availability of sufficient skills and knowledge of the investigator in the field of information and telecommunications technologies, which allows the most productive way to obtain the necessary information for the investigation. During the interrogation of the suspect, it should be clarified how he gained access to the information and telecommunications system, what specific actions he committed, whether he worked independently or was a member of a group. Scope of application of the results: the results of this work can be applied in the educational process, as well as by investigative authorities in the investigation of crimes in the field of computer information, these materials can be especially useful for novice investigators. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that special attention is paid to the technical component when constructing interrogation tactics. Conclusions. It is concluded that it is technical training that is the key feature of interrogation tactics in the investigation of crimes in the field of computer information, since without this component, in some situations, investigative actions are ineffective.

Table tennis as part of an elective course in physical education

Importance. One of the methods to improve the level of physical education teaching is the introduction of elective disciplines. Elective disciplines allow the student to satisfy his professional interests and personal inclinations, and give the teacher the opportunity to organize the educational process most effectively.Materials and Methods. One of the issues of teaching is carrying out constant monitoring and recording of progress, the correct distribution of points for completing assignments. Continuous monitoring allows the teacher to identify shortcomings and issues that arise when teaching elective disciplines and timely adjust the educational process.Results and Discussion. Using the pedagogical principles of sports-oriented physical development, we are developed a system of criteria that allows us to effectively assess the preparation of students in the process of studying the elective discipline “Table Tennis”. The assessment system is focused on the content of educational material in the module and took into account the main areas of training such as special technical training, theoretical and methodological foundations of tennis, general physical training. The assessment of the level of students’ training in special technical training is carried out by testing the skills of performing certain technical techniques. The quality and speed of performing these techniques are translated into points. During the learning process, the set of technical techniques becomes more complex or the requirements for the speed and quality of its implementation increase.Conclusion. The presented assessment system made it possible to effectively assess the level of students’ preparation when studying the elective discipline “Table Tennis”.

Main directions for improvement of navigation safety through prevention of ship collisions

The article is devoted to the study of the main directions of improving the safety of navigation by preventing ship collisions. The modern development of global shipping is characterized by an increase in the intensity of maritime transportation, which significantly increases the risks of emergencies, in particular ship collisions. These incidents are one of the main causes of maritime accidents, resulting in significant economic losses, environmental damage and risk to human life. The article analyzes various aspects of improving safety of navigation, including the use of modern technologies, organizational measures, crew training and efficient ship maintenance. The focus is on the following areas: technical support, organizational measures, education and training for the crew, communication systems and international coordination, as well as ensuring the technical serviceability of ships. Radar systems allowing to detect and track ships at different distances, which is critical in difficult weather conditions. Another important aspect is crew training. Regular professional education, training, and simulation training help crews adapt to new technologies and respond effectively to dangerous situations. An effective communication system and international coordination are critical for rapid response to emergencies. Emergency communication systems ensure rapid exchange of information between ships and coastal services, and international cooperation contributes to increased preparedness and coordination. Ensuring the technical serviceability of ships through regular inspections and technical surveys is the basis for safe navigation, allowing to identify and eliminate potential problems. The article emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach to improving shipping safety, including the integration of advanced technologies, organizational processes, training and maintenance. This approach helps to reduce the risk of ship collisions and improve overall safety at sea

Pursuing circular economics through the integrated crop-livestock systems: An integrative review on practices, strategies and challenges post Green Revolution in Indonesia

The Green Revolution, driven by advanced technology, substantially increased food production in Asian developing countries, including Indonesia. Nevertheless, it also resulted in environmental consequences, notably soil fertility degradation, threatening future agricultural productivity. As an alternative approach, the Integrated Crops-Livestock System (ICLS) holds promise for simultaneously enhancing crop and livestock yields while upholding environmental sustainability. This article investigates the significance of ICLS as a sustainable agricultural solution in the context of circular economics post Green Revolution era in Indonesia. This study employs an integrative literature review, encompassing secondary data analysis, research findings, and publications, to underscore the potential of ICLS in Indonesia and beyond. Despite its potential, the limited adoption of ICLS among Indonesian farmers is attributed to factors such as inadequate knowledge and skills, insufficient policy support, and inadequate dissemination and promotion efforts. To promote widespread ICLS implementation, robust dissemination strategies are imperative, encompassing technical guidance, counseling, training, and on-farm demonstrations. In addition, policy support, including accessible credit and price incentives, is essential to incentivize farmers to embrace ICLS practices. This article underscores the relevance of circular economics within the context of integrated farming and provides insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to promote sustainable agriculture in Indonesia's post Green Revolution era.

CURRENT STATE OF THE HIGHER TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRENDS OF ITS DEVELOPMENT IN UKRAINE IN THE CONTEXT OF EUROPEAN EDUCATIONAL PROCESSES

Ukraine is a part of the European educational environment and obligatorily reacts to global changes, thus Ukraine strives to improve modern higher education and, in particular, technical education. Higher education is an integral part of the harmonious life of a modern, developed citizen, and obtaining it is a key to success in the modern world. Every year certain changes occur in the system of higher education at the global level, and Ukraine doesn’t stay aside. With the challenge of today’s requirements, the introduction of the latest methods and learning technologies is an important component of further success and the highly qualified employees’ training. The main problem that leading experts in the field of education care about and try to eliminate, is to overcome difficulties and obstacles that arise. Higher technical education has been attracting applicants from different parts of Ukraine for many years, as specialists in various technical specialties are in high demand on the labor market. The system of higher technical education in Ukraine is constantly developing and, as a result, the personnel potential, that is responsible for the specialist’s training in various fields, is increasing. The article examines the system of higher technical education on the example of three technical universities of Ukraine: National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", Zhytomyr Polytechnic State University and Lviv Polytechnic National University. The article analyzes institutes, faculties and specialties that provide technical training. The number of educational programs at each educational degree is shown and the possibilities of obtaining the corresponding degree are investigated. Development and improvement prospects in various higher technical institutions of Ukraine are outlined.

High school and history teaching in Brazil: historical overview and current guidelines

This bibliographic research is part of an effort to understand High School education in our country through the analysis of the National Guidelines and Curricular Parameters, with theoretical support from the discussions raised by the consulted bibliography, highlighting especially Décio Gatti Junior, Itamar Freitas, and Maria Inês Sucupira Stamatto. The expansion of this segment of education throughout Brazil shows the need to understand the nature and the various changes it underwent during the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as the role of the history discipline and its current configuration in the Guidelines and Curricular Parameters. It is observed, through research in articles and other academic texts, that High School education has had different conceptions, ranging from preparation for university courses to technical vocational training for the job market, and this ambiguity permeates the legislation relevant to it. So, this article intends to bring some statements about High School in a changing world.

СУЧАСНІ ТРЕНАЖЕРИ ДЛЯ НАВЧАННЯ ТЕХНІЧНИХ ПРИЙОМІВ ЮНИХ ФУТБОЛІСТІВ

The purpose of our research was to analyze the available approaches to the technical training of young football players and modern simulators used in the leading countries of the world (using the example of Brazil). Materials and methods. We performed an analysis of scientific literature in the field of sports and football, in which simulators for teaching technical techniques in football are defined. Also, the Internet network was analyzed. Results. The scientific literature presents a wide range of training devices that are used to improve the technical training of young football players. We have analyzed the devices used in one of the best football schools in Brazil ("Buritis School of Basic Football Foundations") for the practical implementation of the technical training of football players. In particular, simulators: for learning to hit the ball "on the fly"; for learning to hit "through yourself"; for teaching a blow "in the middle of the forehead"; "Rebounder"; "Ramp"; "Footsnooker" and training in technical techniques in the conditions of overcoming external resistance. These devices create easier conditions for performing difficult coordination techniques in football and speed up the learning process of a particular action. Also, simulators that are used to teach technical techniques to young football players provide an opportunity to work on improving the performance of both one and several actions in a complex. Conclusion. The peculiarities of the implementation of technical training of young football players in Brazil in practice are determined and modern simulators used to improve the technical training of players are described. Also, the prerequisites for the use of the analyzed simulators, which are used for the technical training of young football players abroad, are determined in practice in the training of players in Ukraine. In turn, in the future, this can lead to an improvement in the technical preparation of young football players who practice in the territory of Ukraine.

Evaluating the Efficacy of Code-Switching as a Strategy for Enhancing ESL Instruction

In this study I aim to evaluate the effectiveness of code-switching (CS) as a strategy to enhance teaching English as a second language and the usefulness of CS in enhancing students’ language acquisition, comprehension, and communication skills. The study sample included 52 English language teachers at Technical and Vocational Training Corporation in different colleges. I use a mixed-methods approach, which is a content analysis method of collecting data on the use of CS, as well as a questionnaire to collect information from English teachers about their experiences with CS in enhancing language acquisition, comprehension, and communication skills. The results showed that teachers believe that CS is a useful strategy in the ESL classroom. Moreover, there was a difference in the levels of CS in the classroom, which could be attributed to differences in teachers’ educational experiences, the level of the students' language acquisition they were teaching, and their teaching styles. The percentage of CS ranged from 13.5% to 25.7%, which indicates different degrees of reliance on CS as a communication tool.

Institutional habitus, cultural capital, and STEAM learner identity in the context of rural Chinese technical vocational education and training: critical participatory action research

Institutional habitus, cultural capital, and STEAM learner identity in the context of rural Chinese technical vocational education and training: critical participatory action research

Assessing the reliability of tele-refraction for real time consultation with a remote optometrist.

Uncorrected refractive errors pose a significant challenge globally, particularly in remote regions of low-middle income countries where access to optometric care is often limited. Telerefraction, which involves refraction by a trained technician followed by real-time consultation with remote optometrist, is a promising approach for such remote settings. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of this model. This prospective study, conducted in New Delhi, compared tele-refraction to in-person examinations. Trained technicians used a simple device, Click-check, to perform objective refraction and a tele-refraction platform to enter the findings of objective refraction. Final prescription was made after consulting a remote optometrist on that platform. Masked face-to-face optometrists served as the gold standard. The study involved refraction in 222 patients and 428 eyes. Tele-refraction demonstrated a strong agreement with in-person optometry, achieving 84.6% in spherical correction and 81% conformity in spherical equivalent. The mean difference of spherical equivalent between the two arms was only 0.11 D. The consultation with a remote optometrist improved conformity of spherical equivalent by 14.8% over objective refraction. 82 percent eyes matched in best corrected visual acuity and 92 percent were within 0.1 logMAR difference. For cylindrical axis, 74% eye were within acceptable 10 degrees of difference. The mismatch amongst the individual trained technicians, in terms of difference between the tele-refraction arm and the face-to face optometrist arm was found to be significant for cylindrical axis and not for spherical power and spherical equivalent. Our study found tele-refraction by a trained technician comparable to refraction done by face-to-face optometrist. Tele-refraction, coupled with remote optometrist guidance can address the optometry resource gap in underserved areas. Thus, this model offers a transformative approach to enhancing the accessibility and quality of eye care services, which can significantly contribute to our efforts in achieving the global targets set by the World Health Organization for effective refractive error coverage. More standardized training for these technicians on ClickCheckTM for detecting the cylindrical axis with better accuracy, can improve this model further.

Boosting agricultural green development: Does socialized service matter?

Agricultural socialized service is gradually emerging as a new stimulus for enhancing the agricultural production environment. However, their precise impact on improving the agricultural ecological environment and promoting the green development of agriculture remains incompletely understood. Therefore, leveraging panel data spanning from 2003 to 2020 across 31 provinces in China, this study utilizes the bidirectional fixed effect model, moderating effect model, and spatial Durbin model to systematically assess the influence of agricultural socialized services on agricultural green development and its spatial ramifications. The findings show that (I) agricultural socialized services significantly contribute to promoting agricultural green development, particularly in regions with lower aging demographics. (II) The application of the spatial Durbin model reveals that this promotional effect does not exhibit significant spatial spillover effect. (III) The role of agricultural socialized services in fostering agricultural green development can be significantly enhanced by advancements in land transfer, agricultural technological innovations, and the improvement of rural human capital. In conclusion, the study provides a set of policy recommendations that include government financial support, facilitating land transfer, improving rural education and technical training, and promoting green production technologies to effectively promote agricultural green development.

A survey of the training experiences and needs on Wellcome Trust PhD programmes.

Training for PhD researchers was previously identified by the Wellcome Trust funded Emerging Research Cultures project as an area for further investigation to ensure an inclusive culture which enables PhD students to become well-rounded researchers. The Taskforce on Training conducted a survey of 35 Wellcome Trust-funded PhD students and 10 programme administrators to evaluate the provision of training in eight key areas. This survey examined a number of issues, such as availability and knowledge of training, potential gaps in training, and the perceived usefulness of training. PhD students reported that training was generally useful and viewed as important; technical training in particular was highly valued. However, the survey identified that students desired additional training in project management and personal development. A survey of programme administrators highlighted the wide variety in training availability for students across several Wellcome Trust programmes currently run in the UK. In response to these findings, a number of recommendations were made. These included: promotion of peer mentoring for PhD students, and alternative methods for delivery of well-being training. However, this report only explores the views of a limited number of Wellcome Trust funded PhD students and would benefit from further research into the experiences of PhD students, programme administrators, and PhD supervisors.