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Visual Representation Based Creative Problem Solving (Cps) For Microelectronic Course, Gon Namkoong, Tian Luo

Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

Microelectronic technologies become the basis for many modern revolutions and require technological innovation and creative transformation of new knowledge into products. This demands our engineering students to be more innovative and creative than ever. It also requires solid resources and strategies to cultivate higher-order thinking skills for engineering students. Presently, microelectronic course covers a wide range of topic areas, including basic semiconductor, pn junction diode, metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) and bipolar junction transistor (BJT) circuits. A traditional teaching strategy in a typical educational setting encompasses instructors delivering lectures to teach the basics and principles of microelectronic devices …

Automated Classification Of Elementary Instructional Activities: Analyzing The Consistency Of Human Annotations, Jonathan K. Foster, Peter Youngs, Rachel Van Aswegen, Samarth Singh, Ginger S. Watson, Scott T. Acton

VMASC Publications

Despite a tremendous increase in the use of video for conducting research in classrooms as well as preparing and evaluating teachers, there remain notable challenges to using classroom videos at scale, including time and financial costs. Recent advances in artificial intelligence could make the process of analyzing, scoring, and cataloguing videos more efficient. These advances include natural language processing, automated speech recognition, and deep neural networks. To train artificial intelligence to accurately classify activities in classroom videos, humans must first annotate a set of videos in a consistent way. This paper describes our investigation of the degree of inter-annotator reliability …

Perceptions Of Benefits From Middle School Agricultural Education Programs, Michael Hunter

Murray State Theses and Dissertations

As agriculture education continues to evolve across the state of Georgia and the country, leaders need to understand the dynamic vision and the importance of this industry. Utilizing P-20 education initiatives and new concepts, leaders can implement agriculture education in more schools to increase diversity and provide students with opportunities to participate in the three-component model of agriculture education. This research aimed to explore the perceived benefits that high school principals, CTAE directors, and agriculture teachers have on middle school agriculture education programs. This research was confined to the Georgia FFA North Region. Findings indicated no significant evidence that middle …

Examining The Identities Of Engineering Technology Students, Jeritt Williams

Theses and Dissertations

This study examined how undergraduate students in a 4-year engineering technology (ET) program perceived their development of ET professional identities. A mixed-methods sequential explanatory design was used. In the first phase, an online survey was administered to all students in the program (N =146). The response rate was 32% (N = 47). The survey instrument contained ET and professional identity measures, along with demographic items. An exploratory factor analysis was conducted to examine the content validity of the measures of ET identity. Quantitative results indicated that students generally viewed themselves positively in terms of ET identity and professional identity. …

Advancing The Manufacturing Engineering Technology Pathway: Innovating And Developing The Curriculum (Courses And Labs) From Associate To Bachelor's Level, Afi Anuar, Vukica Jovanovic, Nathan Luetke, Hamid Eisazadeh, Isaac Flory Iv, Mileta Tomović, Anthony W. Dean

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

The southeastern region of Virginia, specifically Hampton Roads, has a diverse manufacturing landscape encompassing a range of enterprises, from small businesses to large corporations. This sector includes shipbuilding, construction machinery, aeronautics, and food processing. However, both the region and the broader state of Virginia are struggling with a skilled labor shortage that fails to meet the demands of these manufacturing enterprises. This paper aims to provide insights into the recently established Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MFET) program at Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, Virginia. The MFET program features a comprehensive curriculum, encompassing the development of new courses and the establishment …

Relationship Between Technology Student Association Participation And Soft Skills Development, Lauren Lapinski, Mickey Kosloski, Philip Reed

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between student participation in Technology Student Association activities and soft skills development. This study specifically sought information on relationships between soft skills development and (a) time spent on Technology Student Association activities, (b) competitive event success, (c) assumption of leadership roles, and (d) gender. Data were provided by Pennsylvania Technology Student Association and consisted of survey responses from middle and high school students who are active Pennsylvania Technology Student Association members (n = 229). In addition to descriptive data, a multiple linear regression analysis was performed to determine the …

National Science Foundation- Experiential Learning For Emergent And Novel Technologies (Exlent): A Response To Emtech Workforce Shortages, C. Tomovic, M. Tomovic, M. Yang, S. Bawab

Educational Leadership & Workforce Development Faculty Publications

This paper presents how critical workforce shortages in the emerging STEM fields of technology (EmTech), i.e., advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum information science, semiconductors, microelectronics, alternative energy, etc., are impacting the workforce in the United States. The demands for EmTech graduates have become so great that many employers have changed their hiring criteria; over 60% of today’s high-need EmTech employers no longer require new hires to have an earned bachelor’s degree. Instead, they are asking applicants to demonstrate that they can execute professional competencies or provide validated certificates as evidence of their expertise.

In an attempt to alleviate this …

Application Of Augmented Reality (Ar) In Vocational Education: A Systematic Literature Review, Supriyanto Supriyanto, Quienera Joshua, Ade Gafar Abdullah, Emmanuel Obobi Tettehfio, Sulaeman Deni Ramdani

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that combines two-dimensional and or three-dimensional virtual objects into a real environment and then projects these virtual objects in reality in real time. Through this AR technology, users can see virtual objects added to the real world with contextual information. In education, AR has been widely used to complement the standard curriculum. Text, graphics, video, and audio can be superimposed into the student's real-time environment. This article aims to examine how the application and impact of the use of AR in vocational education. The Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method is used to identify, study, …

Successful Implementation Of Teaching Factory In Machining Expertise In Vocational High Schools, Bernardus Sentot Wijanarka, Fendy Wijarwanto, Patterson Nji Mbakwa

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This research aims to (1) evaluate the application of the teaching factory (Tefa) in the field of machining expertise in Vocational High Schools (VHSs) and (2) identify the obstacles to the implementation of Tefa. The research uses the CIPP (Content, Input, Process, and Product) evaluation method. This research was carried out in four vocational schools on the competence of machining expertise with the criteria of having implemented Tefa for more than five years and as a pioneer in implementing Tefa. The four schools are Vocational High School (VHS) Mikael Surakarta, State Vocational High School (SVHS) 1 Magelang, SMK Warga Surakarta, …

Tpack-Based Blended Learning As An Implementation Of Progressivism Education: A Systematic Literature Review, Sri Wilda Albeta, L. N. Firdaus, Jimmi Copriady, Masnaini Alimin

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Blended learning research has been developed recently. Still, research has yet to examine the rationale for emerging trends and issues regarding TPACK and Blended Learning in terms of educational philosophy. This article focuses on analyzing blended learning based on TPACK (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge) from the perspective of the philosophy of progressivism. The educational philosophy of progressivism requires making progress consistently and applying it comprehensively, constructively, and innovatively. In progressivism philosophy, every human being also needs a change to be invariably developed and get improvement. The research method used is qualitative. This research uses library research to explore relevant concepts …

Industrial Practice Platform Based On Work-Based Learning: A Solution To Improve Student Competence, Suyitno Suyitno, Dwi Jatmoko, Aci Primartadi, Zahidah Ab-Latif

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to (1) Develop a work-based learning-based industrial practicum platform; (2) Know the feasibility of a work-based learning-based industrial practicum platform; and (3) Know whether there is an effectiveness of student learning with a work-based learning-based industrial practicum platform. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) with the Four-D model, and the research subjects are class C students as an experimental class with a total of 21 students and class B students as a control class with a total of 22 students. Data collection uses a questionnaire method to determine the feasibility of the media used …

Essential Competences Contribution Of The S2-Pte Course In Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta To Work Competence, Djoko Laras Budiyo Taruno, Istanto Wahyu Djatmiko, Samsul Hadi, Nurhening Yuniarti

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to determine the essential competencies contribution of each vocational course and engineering course in the curriculum to the competence needs of education, training, and engineering work in the electrical power competencies. The research was carried out using a goal-oriented evaluation approach. The object of this research is to the essential competencies of the electrical engineering education Master Program's courses at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, including engineering and vocational education courses. Data collection used a questionnaire, then analyzed descriptively. Furthermore, it was presented in the form of categorical data and graphs. The research results show that each essential competence …

Development Of Media Animated Video To Improve Learning Outcomes Of Sunda Siger Bridal Makeup, Siti Wahida, Marnala Tobing, Astrid Sitompul

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The teaching and learning process for cosmetology education students needs to be developed to provide meaningful experiences in the learning process both in theory and practice, as well as being able to provide solutions to the problems found to improve learning outcomes and creativity, one of which is in the Sunda siger bridal makeup learning material. The development model refers to Research and development (R&D) and the Borg & Gall model. The development research results show that video-based learning media exists in the Indonesian bridal makeup course, especially in the Sunda Siger bridal makeup learning material, with an average feasibility …

Implementation Of Bmc-Based Teaching And Learning Factory Model In Increasing Student Competencies In Leather Creative Skills Concentration And Imitation In Vocational School, Cucu Sutianah, Meita Annisa Nurhutami, Alfian Azhar Yamin

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Learning in vocational education must be carried out with collaboration between educators, vocational schools, curriculum alignment, and learning in factories as miniature industries stakeholders to achieve assessment in the form of real assessment so that the achievement of learning objectives follows the needs of students and the world of work. Assessment in the form of assessment must be measured in real terms, with religious, character, moral, and cultural education values and work competencies following community expectations. The objectives to be achieved through this research are to produce a learning program that can improve student competence in Vocational High School (VHS), …

The Influence Of Digital And Vocational Information Literacy On Student Learning Outcomes, Heru Setiyawan, Suharno Suharno, Nugroho Agung Pambudi

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Vocational students are confronted by intricate demands once they graduate. Despite the considerable need for vocational graduates in the workforce, most students have a limited understanding of digital and vocational information. This study used a descriptive quantitative method to determine the influence of digital and vocational information literacy on students' learning outcomes in three vocational schools in the Sragen Regency. Cluster Random Sampling was used to select a sample of 111 students. Data on digital and vocational information literacy were collected using a questionnaire, while those on the learning outcomes were obtained from the student's grades. The results showed that …

Indonesia-Germany Cooperation In Efforts To Improve Vocational Education Levels: Analysis Of The Ausbildung Program, Rafflialdi Hugo Atthareq, Rmt Nurhasan Affandi

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The quality of Indonesian human resources still needs improvement to compete in the international world. Currently, the international market requires a lot of competence in technical skills in the vocational field. For this reason, Indonesia focuses on developing vocational training and education. This demand was not fulfilled because Indonesian vocational graduates did not have the right skills. With abundant but ineffective resources, Indonesia must learn much from other countries, including Germany. The output of this international collaboration is the Ausbildung program or Apprenticeship Training. This article seeks to reveal how Indonesian-Germany cooperation in vocational education impacts the two countries by …

Cognitive Apprenticeship In Vocational Students Mathematical Decision Making Skills, Rina Oktaviyanthi, Indri Lestari

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Exploring the decision-making abilities of undergraduate students, including students from vocational education backgrounds, is the main priority in the achievement of mathematics learning in general and in Calculus courses particularly. Decision-making processes require cognitive guidance through activities describing in detail the systematic steps of each process. It is implicitly said as part of a cognitive apprenticeship procedure. There are claims that students with a vocational education background can develop their academic and practical potential more through a cognitive apprenticeship model. In addition, using video as visual media learning allows students to sharpen their skills. Therefore, the study aims to explore …

The Effectiveness Of Flipbook-Based E-Modules In Increasing Student Creativity In Nail Art Subject In Higher Education, Rahmiati Rahmiati, Mutia Putri, Engkizar Engkizar, Marzni Mohamed Mokhtar

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Incorporating technology into the learning process has resulted in the development of various new media for lecturers to use in delivering subject matter. Furthermore, the material presented is intended to enable students to develop creative and innovative ideas in higher education vocational majors in makeup and beauty. The purpose of this study is to determine how effective the flipbook-based module is in increasing student creativity in nail art subject at the Department of Beauty and Cosmetology at Universitas Negeri Padang. This study employs a quantitative and experimental approach (Group Pretest-Posttest Design). Data were collected from thirty respondents using a Likert …

Smart Learning Model In Technical And Vocational Education Training With Webcast Technology, Yasdinul Huda, Putra Jaya, Elfi Tasrif, Hafiz Elmi

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This research aims to develop an e-learning strategy for the industrial revolution 4.0 era by developing an innovative and adaptable TVET learning model using Webcast technology. This approach highlights the blended learning model developed as a smart learning model featuring a balance between synchronous and asynchronous learning using webcast technology. Research and development method is used in this approach. The model design is done by literature study and focus group discussion with experts and academicians. The model effectiveness trial results were measured with an experimental design (using the one-group pretest-posttest and posttest-only method with nonequivalent groups). The results of developing …

Evaluation Of Industrial Work Practice Program In Vocational High School 1 Rejotangan, Andini Dwi Rachmawati, Yaya Sukjaya Kusumah

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to evaluate implementing the Industrial Work Practice (Prakerin) program at the Vocational High School (VHS) of 1 Rejotangan. This type of research is evaluative with a descriptive qualitative method using the CIPP model. The population of this study was 15 students involved, five work of world instructors, 21 teacher councils, and the headmaster of VHS of 1 Rejotangan. Data collection techniques use interviews and observations. Interviews are conducted openly and behind closed doors. The interview was conducted with the headmaster of VHS of 1 Rejotangan. The observations made by the researchers aimed to capture data on pre-employment …