Vocational Education Research Articles

Developing and Evaluating Thai Technical Teacher Training Courses Based on German Technical Vocational Education and Training: A Path towards Global Competitiveness

Developing and Evaluating Thai Technical Teacher Training Courses Based on German Technical Vocational Education and Training: A Path towards Global Competitiveness

Teacher Induction Policy Development and Implementation: A Case of Ontario’s New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP)

Attrition and turnover among early career teachers (ECTs) have garnered the attention of policymakers and educational leaders across Canada. However, due to provincial/territorial responsibility for education in Canada, teacher induction efforts to keep novice teachers in the profession depend on school system structures and policies specific to given jurisdictions. This article describes an in-depth policy analysis of the development and implementation of Ontario’s New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP). Using a policy document analysis methodology, the review of the induction policy mandates, program evaluations, and empirical studies highlights the NTIP’s organization and scope, the stakeholders’ roles, duties, and responsibilities, the programmatic impacts, and the challenges associated with its implementation. The article concludes with implications for policy development and implementation as well as for the practice of supporting ECTs.

Course-Skill Atlas: A national longitudinal dataset of skills taught in U.S. higher education curricula

Higher education plays a critical role in driving an innovative economy by equipping students with knowledge and skills demanded by the workforce. While researchers and practitioners have developed data systems to track detailed occupational skills, such as those established by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), much less effort has been made to document which of these skills are being developed in higher education at a similar granularity. Here, we fill this gap by presenting Course-Skill Atlas – a longitudinal dataset of skills inferred from over three million course syllabi taught at nearly three thousand U.S. higher education institutions. To construct Course-Skill Atlas, we apply natural language processing to quantify the alignment between course syllabi and detailed workplace activities (DWAs) used by the DOL to describe occupations. We then aggregate these alignment scores to create skill profiles for institutions and academic majors. Our dataset offers a large-scale representation of college education’s role in preparing students for the labor market. Overall, Course-Skill Atlas can enable new research on the source of skills in the context of workforce development and provide actionable insights for shaping the future of higher education to meet evolving labor demands, especially in the face of new technologies.

Negative Effects of Business-Driven Influence and Sequences in Vocational Education

Negative Effects of Business-Driven Influence and Sequences in Vocational Education

Evaluation of Vocational Education and Training Outcomes Based on Mobile Learning

Evaluation of Vocational Education and Training Outcomes Based on Mobile Learning

“Data-based management”: prospects for implementation into the system of vocational education

“Data-based management”: prospects for implementation into the system of vocational education

Функциональная модель психологической службы в системе образования: направления деятельности и ее организационно-правовое регулирование

<p>The article presents the results of a monitoring study of the functional model of psychological service in the system of general education and secondary vocational education. The purpose of the monitoring is to study variable approaches to the implementation of psychological and pedagogical support in various regions of the Russian Federation. The study was conducted from March to April 2024 in 8 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and involved educational psychologists (educational psychologists) from preschool, general education and professional educational organizations. The total sample size was 2288 people. The article discusses the analysis of the results obtained in accordance with the identified functional blocks: organizational and legal regulation of psychological and pedagogical support activities and areas of activity of psychological services in the system of general education and secondary vocational education. The study made it possible to comprehensively present the current state of the psychological service, its development resources and areas of improvement. This study will become the basis for further development of a draft functional model of psychological service in the system of general education and secondary vocational education, as well as variable models of its organization.</p>

Методология управления качеством образования на основе интегративной оценки

The article focuses on the study of the theoretical and methodological foundations of education quality management at a technical university, based on fundamental research and key ideas of scientists; theories of vocational, engineering and technical education; conceptual provisions, principles of assessment activities, approaches and research methods; the conceptual-categorical apparatus is clarified. Aim. To identify and generalize the theoretical and methodological foundations of education quality management at a technical university, to find its niche, basis and «foundation». Methods. Analysis of philosophical, sociological, psychological and pedagogical literature, scientific sources; state and regulatory documents on the research problem; analysis of the main concepts of this work. Results. The scientific foundations for creating an education quality management system at a technical university have been developed based on integrative assessment and monitoring of student professional development using digital resources, which ensures continuous correlation of this information with the requirements for a graduate specified in the Federal State Educational Standard and the OPOP (for a specific training profile), and adjustment taking into account these indicators of didactic conditions for the professional and personal development of students. Scientific novelty. Based on a generalization of the experience of fundamental research and key ideas of scientists in the field of pedagogy, sociology, psychology, philosophy a conceptual position is formulated on which the mechanism for managing the quality of education at a technical university is based. The practical significance of the research results is determined by the fact that in the practice of managing the quality of education, it becomes possible to evaluate the professional development of students on an integrative basis, predict changes in the development of students, and plan specific management decisions within the framework of this system.

The role of ICT as LT in shaping inclusive and special education – a systematic review for 2012–2023

PurposeDigital inequalities are pressing concerns, especially for students in need of special educational support. In recent years, numerous reviews have been published on the use of learning technologies (LT) in inclusive and special education. They mostly provide findings for specific groups, technologies, and countries. This systematic review aims to identify changes in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) as LT that evolved globally in inclusive and special education over the last 12 years.Design/methodology/approachWeb of Science, Scopus, and EBSCOhost were systematically searched for publications for 2012 to 2023. Only peer-reviewed English publications were included to ensure a comprehensive review. The findings of the 421 included papers were then analysed, reflecting diverse perspectives at the technology, learners, teachers, and institutional levels.FindingsThe most used devices were computers, iPads/tablets, and specifically designed apps. More studies were conducted in separate settings than in inclusive ones. The primary participant groups were students on the autism spectrum. More than half the research publications were related to technology use. Technology development was the most common research objective, with approximately 40% of test hypotheses based on standardised tests or observations.Research limitations/implicationsBy shifting the focus from specific disabilities to a more usability-based approach, we can envision a future in which the quality of education for all students is substantially improved.Practical implicationsLT have the potential to significantly contribute to creating the least restrictive learning environment for students in need of special educational support. One step for practitioners is to consider the interdependencies between the different dimensions of heterogeneity relevant to digital inclusion. In order to solve these complex pedagogical tasks appropriately, multidisciplinary cooperation is necessary, involving experts in technical, pedagogical, didactic and inclusive education in digitalised societies.Originality/valueAll data were meticulously collected and analysed to ensure credibility and originality.

Динамика специальных условий в профессиональных образовательных организациях

The article considers key issues of creating an inclusive environment in colleges and technical schools for young people with disabilities and disorders of psychophysical development. A detailed analysis of foreign and domestic modern studies in the field of vocational training of young people with disabilities is conducted. A diagnostic toolkit is described that allows assessing the level of readiness of professional educational organizations to implement inclusive practices. The diagnostic toolkit allows for a comprehensive assessment of the conditions for implementing inclusive processes at the socio-pedagogical, personal-activity, organizational-didactic levels from the perspective of different participants in the training of students with disabilities and deviations in psychophysical development. A study was conducted on the creation of special conditions in colleges and technical schools in different regions of the country, ensuring an increase in the demand for vocational education among applicants with disabilities and disorders of psychophysical development and their parents, as well as improving the quality of vocational training for this category of citizens. During the diagnostic procedures, a SWOT analysis of the college and technical school environment was carried out, which made it possible to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the organization of the inclusive environment of each professional educational organization participating in the study. The risks and opportunities for the development of inclusive professional education, including secondary education, were identified, taking into account the specifics of the regional labor market, the prospective development program of the subject of the Russian Federation. The conducted study, through cluster analysis, made it possible to identify the levels of creating special conditions for students with disabilities and psychophysical development disorders, to give their descriptive characteristics, and to determine the prospects for the development of an inclusive educational environment for each professional educational organization participating in this study.

Factors affecting employment status in people with epilepsy

Aim: People with epilepsy often face difficulties finding and keeping a job in India. This study aimed to determine the employment rate of people with epilepsy, compare it with that of people without epilepsy and to assess the various factors affecting theiremployment status. Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was done by recruiting 140 people with epilepsy and 140 people without epilepsy (relatives of patients) from an epilepsy clinic in New Delhi, India. Demographic and clinical data were collected using questionnaires. Additionally, five items were added to measure self-perceived importance of work, ability to work and family support for working. Psychometric scales were used to measure the psychosocial variables affecting employment. Questionnaires were completed by people with epilepsy. Results: The employment rate of people with epilepsy was 59.3% as compared to 70.0% in those without epilepsy (P=0.045). Gender, younger age, having fewer family members, higher educational attainment, self-perceived importance of being employed for personal and financial reasons, and the ability to work and family support for working were some of the factors associated with employment status in people with epilepsy (P<0.05). Among the psychosocial variables, epilepsy stigma and perceived social support were found to be significantly associated with being employed (P<0.05). None of the clinical variables were found to be associated. Of those in the study, 56 out of 83 people with epilepsy, who had a job, felt they were underemployed. Conclusions: The employment rate of people with epilepsy was lower than the control population. The majority of those with jobs felt they were underemployed. A host of factors affect employment status in people with epilepsy. This suggests the need for vocational training, raised awareness among the general population, and counselling and other services for people with epilepsy.

The paths of career aspiration for intern nursing students: A fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis

AimThis study was conducted to explore the combination of different conditional variables that led to high career aspiration of intern nursing students. BackgroundA severe shortage of nurses exists nationwide, and nurses’ low career aspiration contribute to high turnover rates and hinder the high-quality development of the nursing field. Nursing students undergoing clinical practice will become the backbone of future nursing staff. Enhancing their career aspiration is crucial for developing nursing career education and stabilizing the nursing team. DesignThis was a cross-sectional study. Using the cluster sampling method, 521 intern nursing students from Henan and Anhui in China were selected as participants from December 2023 to January 2024. MethodsThis study employed the fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to explore the configuration for paths of leading to high career aspiration among intern nursing students. General information questionnaires, career aspiration scale, clinical practice maladjustment scale, self-reflection and insight scale were used as measures in this study. ResultsThe results showed that students’ origin, professional attitude, GPA, self-reflection and insight, relationship with preceptors and clinical practice maladjustment have a combined effect on career aspiration. This study found that eight configuration combined into four models could explain 75.9 % of high-level career aspiration (solution consistency = 0.786; solution coverage = 0.759). ConclusionThe level of career aspiration among intern nursing students is the result of the combination of different conditional variables. Using a configurational perspective to intervene in nursing students with various characteristics is expected to enhance the career aspiration of intern nursing students.

The Impact of Green Building Design on Indoor Air Quality and Occupant Experience

This study examines the impact of green building design on indoor air quality (IAQ) and occupant experience, using Heritage Place in Ikoyi, Lagos, as a case study. Green buildings are known for incorporating sustainable practices such as the use of eco-friendly materials, advanced ventilation systems, and biophilic design elements, all aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and occupant well-being. A descriptive survey methodology was employed, with data gathered through a questionnaire administered to 50 occupants of the building to assess their perceptions of IAQ, health, comfort, and overall satisfaction. The findings indicate that the majority of respondents reported high levels of satisfaction with IAQ, attributing improvements in their health, productivity, and comfort to the building’s green design features. Specifically, low-emission materials and enhanced ventilation systems were highly praised for reducing pollutants and maintaining a healthy indoor environment. However, a few respondents expressed concerns about inconsistent thermal comfort in certain areas. These results underscore the importance of sustainable design in creating healthier, more productive indoor environments. Recommendations for future green building projects include fine-tuning HVAC systems to improve thermal comfort and enhancing occupant education on the benefits of sustainable features.

Status and Trend of General Education, Technical Education, and Vocational Education by Persons with Disabilities in India: Reflection of three NSS rounds

Abstract : The present study attempts to estimate the status and trend in educational achievement, particularly in technical and vocational education among persons with disabilities in India across gender and social groups. 47th, 58th, and 76th round unitlevel National Sample Survey data were analyzed using the gender parity index, compound annual growth rate, ordered logit model, and binary logit model. Result shows that though the literacy rate among persons with disabilities in India gradually increases over time, still half of the persons with disabilities were illiterate compared to one-fifth of non-disabled peers. A large section of children with disabilities drops out. The transition of education from school level to higher education, technical and vocational education by persons with disabilities was very slow. Only 4.31 percent, 3.08 percent, and 1.08 percent of persons with disabilities received higher education, vocational education, and technical training in 2018. There was a gradual decrease in gender disparity against women with disabilities and turns in favor of women at all levels of general education. However, gender disparity persisted against females with disabilities, in the attainment of technical and vocational training. The attainment of technical education by males with disabilities was three times higher compared to females with disabilities. Strong caste discrimination still exists in all levels of educational attainment against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. Educational achievement is negatively related to the severity of the disability, household size, and rural-urban areas, but positively to households' economic status. The study draws important policy implications to improve the education of persons with disabilities. Keywords: Caste discrimination, Gender discrimination, General education, Persons with disabilities, Technical Education, Vocational Education

Assessing the Psychological Well-being of TVET Stakeholders: Implications for Sustainable Workforce Development

The psychological well-being of the community is crucial for sustaining a productive and effective workforce. However, there is limited research on integrating well-being into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) strategies to improve community well-being, specifically psychological and mental health. The purpose of this study is to assess psychological well-being across five domains: positive emotions, negative emotions, life satisfaction, psychological functioning, and social well-being, besides to emphasizing wellbeing and TVET sustainability. Data were collected from 3062 civil officials in the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) by using random sampling methods, using the Malaysian Psychological Well-being Index (IKPM). Findings reveal a moderate level of composite index of psychological well-being among civil servants that includes policymakers and instructors of TVET. These results underscore the need for specific interventions to enhance civil servants' well-being. Improving the psychological well-being index can aid in designing and managing TVET programs, leading to better educational outcomes and workforce development. Implementing personalized programs targeting various well-being areas could significantly improve mental health, fostering a more supportive and productive work environment. Additionally, developing detailed civil servant profiles to identify individuals or groups needing precise psychological interventions is planned. Integrating well-being into TVET initiatives can further enhance psychological well-being by equipping TVET stakeholders with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively, thereby increasing job satisfaction and reducing stress levels. These findings highlight the importance of targeted interventions to improve the overall well-being of TVET for sustainable growth.

Identifying Strategies to Cultivate Students’ Attitude Towards Circular Economy

Circular economy (CE) in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) refers to an economic approach that promotes efficient use of resources, material recovery, and waste reduction through vocational education. Despite various activities and programs conducted by TVET instructors to promote the circular economy, reports indicate that students' attitudes towards the environment remain at a moderate level. This paper aims to identify strategies that can be implemented to foster students' interest in practicing the circular economy within the context of TVET. This study uses the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) as an alternative approach to suggest initiatives that can foster students' attitudes towards the circular economy. The process involved silent idea generation, round robin, discussion, two rounds of initial voting, and a final stage survey to determine the priority list. Five content experts participated in the NGT meeting. Initially, 50 strategies were identified. Through the NGT process, 20 important strategies were selected to cultivate students' attitudes towards the circular economy. These strategies include waste management workshops, environmental programs and activities at institutions, conducive public sector ecosystem (EKSA) in institutions, homes and neighborhoods, information boards, simulation outside the classroom, daily routines, campaigns, neighborhood activities, sale of used oil, sale of recycled goods, innovation, waste segregation, cultivating student awareness, application in teaching, motivation, moral support, cleanliness and cheerfulness competitions, environment week, incorporating circular economy in the syllabus, and cross-curricular elements. The identified strategies are expected to assist stakeholders in overseeing the implementation of environmental awareness programs in schools, colleges, and TVET institutions, with the goal of improving student attitudes and transforming TVET education towards greater circular economy awareness.

Exploring Knowledge Development for Sustaining the Intellectual Capital of Technical and Vocational Education and Training leadership Research: A qualitaive study at a Global South university

A Caribbean University in the Global South is committed to sustaining Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) "Leadership" research as it remains a crucial driver for leading social and economic transformation in the aftermath of the COVID-19 global pandemic. This exploratory study aims to examine the extent to which a“TVET Leadership'' focus exists in research titles of final projects/theses from this University’s Leadership in TVET and Workforce Development graduate programs and explore directions for future knowledge development. Using content analysis, these final research projects/theses’ titles were thematically categorized that revealed a lot more emphasis on such themes as TVET stakeholder perceptions, pedagogy, and youth participation than “Leadership.” These findings will resonate with local “TVET” research supervisors and supervisees in the Global South at a premiere Caribbean university in knowing what research has been done in their chosen field in avoiding duplication of efforts and knowing what remains to be researched. The study findings will also contribute to the limited scholarly literature from the Caribbean in the Global South on knowledge development in TVET “Leadership” research.

СУЧАСНІ МЕХАНІЗМИ РОЗВИТКУ ДЕРЖАВНО-ПРИВАТНОГО ПАРТНЕРСТВА У СФЕРІ ПРОФЕСІЙНОЇ (ПРОФЕСІЙНО-ТЕХНІЧНОЇ) ОСВІТИ В ПОВОЄННИЙ ЧАС

The relevance of this article is defined by the need to substantiate the modern mechanisms for the development of public-private partnerships in vocational (vocational and technical) education to attract private investment and innovative technologies into professional training of skilled workers for various sectors of the economy in the post-war period. It will be based on mutually beneficial economic and organisational relations between state authorities, local governments, the private sector and vocational education institutions. The aim is to identify and justify the modern mechanisms for the development of public-private partnerships and to find out the possibilities of their use in improving the quality of vocational (vocational and technical) education in line with the demands of the labour market in the post-war period. Methods: studying of scientific sources, legislative and regulatory documents, empirical data to determine the state of public-private partnerships in the field of vocational (vocational and technical) education; theoretical analysis and synthesis, generalisation of scientific approaches to the problem under study in order to determine the mechanisms for the development of public-private partnerships in vocational (vocational and technical) education and drawing conclusions. Results: there are identified and substantiated the modern mechanisms for the development of public-private partnerships, including forms, means, and tools that are key to ensuring effective interaction between partnership participants to improve the quality of vocational (vocational and technical) education and meet the needs of the labour market in the post-war period. Conclusions: the modern mechanisms for the development of public-private partnerships in vocational (vocational and technical) education, which define the framework for cooperation between the state and the private sector and are implemented to improve the quality of vocational (vocational and technical) education, include: contract, institutional, investment, concession, leasing, franchise and project forms of partnership; means (contract for the provision of educational services, outsourcing, councils for vocational (vocational and technical) education and labour market, educational programmes, direct investment in infrastructure development, joint investment projects, leasing of equipment and technologies, leasing of educational premises; franchise of educational programmes, franchise of educational services, joint educational projects, joint research projects); instruments (service agreement, outsourcing agreement, agreement on the establishment of joint educational institutions, charter of a joint educational institution, concession agreement, agreement on the development and implementation of educational programmes, investment agreement, memorandum of understanding, leasing agreement, maintenance agreement, franchise agreement, educational services agreement, joint project implementation agreement, research cooperation agreement). Their use is key to achieving sustainable development and introducing innovations in vocational (vocational-technical) education.

The Influence of Talent Management Development, Recruitment, and Competence on Employee Performance Through Job Training

This research focuses on the employee performance of the Sungai Penuh City Government. The study adopts a quantitative causality approach, using data collected through questionnaires. The analysis was conducted using multiple linear regression techniques with the SmartPLS program, and a saturated sample of 50 respondents was used for the study. The results indicate that talent management has a positive and significant effect on job training, and recruitment also shows a positive and significant impact on job training. However, competency does not significantly affect job training. Furthermore, talent management has a positive and significant effect on employee performance, while recruitment and competency do not significantly influence employee performance. Additionally, job training itself does not significantly impact employee performance. It is also concluded that job training does not mediate the relationship between talent management and employee performance. However, job training mediates the effects of recruitment and competency on employee performance.

Evaluation of Academic Enhancement Program for Low-Income Students in Rural Malaysia

Malaysia National Science, Technology and Innovation policy 2021-2023highlighted thatScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education plays an important role for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Many countries are now keen on integrating STEM into TVET education to maintain competitiveness and prepare the workforce to be more effective and productive in the knowledge-based economy. Penang Regional Development Authority (PERDA) initiated the B40@PERDA Academic Enhancement Programme to enhance the academic performance of primary and secondary school students from the B40 group, focusing on critical subjects.The study aims to evaluate the program's effectiveness and gauge student and teacher satisfaction. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected via questionnaires from students and teachers at various educational institutions. Respondents were randomly selected to ensure accurate representation. Analysis results showed that more than 95% of primary school students achieved the minimum proficiency level in EMAS with a minimum of 10% reaching the highest proficiency. For secondary school students, at least 50% attained at least a C grade in EMAS and 45.77% did so in Elective Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Additional Mathematics). This study concluded that the B40@PERDA programme significantly improves EMAS proficiency among rural students and helps reduce dropout rates in these subjects. Furthermore, this programme is crucial for fulfilling the minimum requirements for TVET. By enhancing proficiency in critical subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science, the B40@PERDA Programme ensures that students are better prepared for TVET pathways, ultimately contributing to their future career opportunities and the development of skilled labor in the region.