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Analysis Of Needs For The Development Of Trainer Sensor And Transducer Learning Media Based On Internet Of Things (Iot), Purnamawati Purnamawati, Muhammad Akil, Nuridayanti Nuridayanti 2021 (Scopus ID: 57193746947) Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia

Analysis Of Needs For The Development Of Trainer Sensor And Transducer Learning Media Based On Internet Of Things (Iot), Purnamawati Purnamawati, Muhammad Akil, Nuridayanti Nuridayanti

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The purpose of this study was to analyze the needs of students and teachers in developing a learning media in the form of a trainer to support the sensor and transducer practicum process during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This type of research is quantitative research with descriptive statistical analysis techniques. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed online to 75 respondents, including productive electronic engineering and electrical engineering teachers at SMK Negeri 2 and SMK Negeri 10 Makassar and their students. In addition, there were also respondents from electronic engineering students at the two schools. This study indicates that facilities and infrastructure …


Implementation Of The Learning Process: Efforts To Improve The Quality Of Vocational Education Graduates, Ernawati Ernawati 2021 Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

Implementation Of The Learning Process: Efforts To Improve The Quality Of Vocational Education Graduates, Ernawati Ernawati

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The quality of education is determined by a good management process, including the evaluation process of vocational education graduates. Furthermore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of the learning process in vocational education programs, which includes an implementation of the teaching and learning process, the implementation of industrial training, lecturer skills in industrial supervision training, and encouraging entrepreneurship by lecturers to students. This study used a mixed-method design, and data were collected by questionnaires and depth-interview questions. The sample size is 218 graduates successfully collected using the total sampling technique. Data analysis used quantitative descriptive statistics …


Implementation Of Electro-Pneumatic Practices Learning Model Based On Troubleshooting To Improve Students' Creativity, Septian Eko Cahyanto, Sudji Munadi 2021 Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Implementation Of Electro-Pneumatic Practices Learning Model Based On Troubleshooting To Improve Students' Creativity, Septian Eko Cahyanto, Sudji Munadi

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aimed to develop students' creativity through troubleshooting learning models in practical electro-pneumatic. This study was conducted during the Covid 19 pandemic where learning was carried out online. This troubleshooting practice learning is applied to simulation applications so that it can be a solution in implementing learning that cannot be carried out directly. This study used a quasi-experimental researched method with a controlled group pretest-posttest design pattern. The sample consisted of 60 students majoring in mechanical engineering, State University of Semarang was divided into two classes. The experimental class applies the troubleshooting-based practical learned model, while the controlled class …


Development And Validation Of A Tpack Instrument For Preservice Teachers In The Faculty Of Engineering Uny, Bonita Destiana, Priyanto Priyanto, Ponco Walipranoto, Rahmatul Irfan 2021 (Scopus ID: 57209466901) Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Development And Validation Of A Tpack Instrument For Preservice Teachers In The Faculty Of Engineering Uny, Bonita Destiana, Priyanto Priyanto, Ponco Walipranoto, Rahmatul Irfan

Elinvo (Electronics, Informatics, and Vocational Education)

It is crucial to assess teachers' competency using TPACK. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop a TPACK instrument for preservice teachers in the Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. This study designed the TPACK instrument through 4 stages, namely: (1) literature study to determine the construct and statement items, (2) expert judgment to meet content validity, (3) revision and refinement of items from the review results, (4 ) validity and reliability testing. The research sample consisted of 200 preservice teachers. Validity and reliability testing used Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with a SmartPLS software program. The results suggested …


Teacher's Need In The Continuing Professional Development Program For Teachers Of Vocational High School Throughout Surakarta Residency, Tri Murwaningsih, Hery Sawiji, Wiedy Murtini, Nur Rahmi Akbarini 2021 Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

Teacher's Need In The Continuing Professional Development Program For Teachers Of Vocational High School Throughout Surakarta Residency, Tri Murwaningsih, Hery Sawiji, Wiedy Murtini, Nur Rahmi Akbarini

Elinvo (Electronics, Informatics, and Vocational Education)

This research aimed to identify the activities needed by teachers in holding the Continuing Professional Development Program. This research employed survey type of non-experimental quantitative research method. This type of research was used when the author wants to find out the population's opinion by conducting a study on the sample of population. The population of research consisted of all teachers of Vocational High School in Business and Management field in Surakarta City Residency. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. Techniques of collecting data were observation, interview, documentation, and questionnaire. Quantitative data obtained was the one processed using Microsoft Excel …


Student Competency Association Analysis For Learning Evaluation Using Apriori Algorithm, Evi Dewi Sri Mulyani, Yuda Purnama Putra, Egi Badar Sambani, Shinta Siti Sundari, Teuku Mufizar, Muhamad Satrio Nugraha 2021 STMIK Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

Student Competency Association Analysis For Learning Evaluation Using Apriori Algorithm, Evi Dewi Sri Mulyani, Yuda Purnama Putra, Egi Badar Sambani, Shinta Siti Sundari, Teuku Mufizar, Muhamad Satrio Nugraha

Elinvo (Electronics, Informatics, and Vocational Education)

Evaluation activities as a process in a learning program are one of the keys to improving the quality of education that will be accepted by students in learning. Therefore it is important for a teacher in how to understand the lack of learning given to students. Based on this, an analysis was carried out using the Association method with the Apriori Algorithm in finding relationships in the competency value data for each subject. In the Apriori method, it will produce a value that will determine the formation of the pattern. The data used is competency data based on student grades …


Vocational Teachers Readiness In Integration The Principles Of Industrial Revolution 4.0 Into The Learning Process, Muhammad Amin, Bima Mustaqim 2021 Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia

Vocational Teachers Readiness In Integration The Principles Of Industrial Revolution 4.0 Into The Learning Process, Muhammad Amin, Bima Mustaqim

Elinvo (Electronics, Informatics, and Vocational Education)

The Indonesian government has started to fix the problem of industrial change with 'Making Indonesia 4.0' as a strategy to pave the way for Indonesia to become one of the new powers in Asia. One of the steps taken is to change the education system in Vocational High Schools in Indonesia where the education system has turned into competency-based and student-oriented education since April 2018. Teachers must be highly qualified in order to produce students capable of meeting the challenges of the industry revolution 4.0. In this article, we ask the following: "What is the level of teacher readiness in …


The Blaeser Training Taxonomy, Timothy Blaeser 2021 Concordia University St. Paul

The Blaeser Training Taxonomy, Timothy Blaeser

Doctorate in Education

This research was undertaken to determine the efficacy of using andragogy, assessment, and quality control for training in a modern industrial workplace, with findings indicating that these modern training techniques can be implemented with success in this context. While andragogy, pioneered by Knowles, has been used in many areas of adult education, it has not been found to be commonly used in the industrial workplace. The study focused on Finnish trainers using the Blaeser Training Taxonomy – a training program utilizing elements of andragogy and assessment wrapped into quality control. Using a mixed methods questionnaire, trainers reported their training results, …


Establishing Program Standards To Meet The Needs Of Postsecondary Trade And Industrial Education, Beno Rubin, Michael F. Kosloski Jr., Roberto Loya 2021 Tidewater Community College

Establishing Program Standards To Meet The Needs Of Postsecondary Trade And Industrial Education, Beno Rubin, Michael F. Kosloski Jr., Roberto Loya

Journal of Research in Technical Careers

The focus of this study was to develop standards that can be used for establishing and assessing high-quality postsecondary trade and industrial programs. A four-round Delphi technique was used to generate consensus regarding program standards. The panel of experts, comprised of postsecondary administrators of trade and industrial programs, was used to determine which program standards should guide the development and assessment of high-quality trade and industrial education programs. The result was a list of 17 standards and descriptions. The standards included Academic Integration, Advisory Committee, Curriculum, Employer Feedback, Faculty Qualifications, Meaningful Employment, Placement Rates, Program Design, Program Review, Safety, Soft …


21st-Century Skillset Perceptions Of Students In An Information Technology Career Academy Compared To Those At A Comprehensive School, Edward C. Fletcher Jr., Amber D. Dumford 2021 The Ohio State University

21st-Century Skillset Perceptions Of Students In An Information Technology Career Academy Compared To Those At A Comprehensive School, Edward C. Fletcher Jr., Amber D. Dumford

Journal of Research in Technical Careers

In this study, we compared the perspectives of students’ 21st-Century competencies (critical thinking and communication, applied learning, and intrapersonal and interpersonal skills) based on participating in an urban magnet information technology (IT) career academy compared to a traditional, comprehensive high school. We utilized propensity score matching to match academy and comprehensive high school learners on various demographic variables. The propensity score matching resulted in 299 matched pairs (n = 598). Using the matched groups, we ran linear regression models to investigate the relationship between school participation and students’ perceptions of their 21st-Century skill attainment. We found that …


A Survey Of Faculty Perceptions Of Community College Career And Technical Education, Thomas Gauthier Dr. 2021 Palm Beach Community College

A Survey Of Faculty Perceptions Of Community College Career And Technical Education, Thomas Gauthier Dr.

Journal of Research in Technical Careers

Community colleges are the leaders in facilitating career and technical education (CTE), and faculty help develop program offerings on campus. This study explored faculty perceptions of community college CTE programs using the survey research method. Participants included 36 faculty members from various disciplines from 15 state colleges in Florida. Participants were sent a digital survey and asked to use a scale from 0 (do not agree) to 8 (agree) to score their agreement level with 43 statements of opinion. Data revealed that community college faculty perceive CTE as beneficial, but CTE programs must include the habits of mind and support …


Implementing Food Science-Based Instruction In Career Technical Education Courses, Jasmine D. Hendrix 2021 Mississippi State University

Implementing Food Science-Based Instruction In Career Technical Education Courses, Jasmine D. Hendrix

Theses and Dissertations

Students are exposed to food concepts in agriculture-based career technical education (CTE) courses which provide a gateway for students to become more aware of food science career pathways. Professional development for Mississippi (MS) CTE teachers is needed to effectively implement food science-based instruction since there is not a food science curriculum framework adopted in MS. The objective of this study was to assess a food science professional development training for MS CTE teachers that would increase their self-perceived knowledge of food science, self-perceived ability to conduct food science skills, and their self-efficacy to implement food science-based instruction. Thirty-one teachers participated …


Exploring The Effect Of Cte Coursework And Work Experience On Adolescent Career Readiness, Albion Sumrell 2021 University of New Orleans

Exploring The Effect Of Cte Coursework And Work Experience On Adolescent Career Readiness, Albion Sumrell

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

Career readiness is an area of youth development that is often overlooked in secondary education. Preparing students for the professional world is especially important for high school students, who upon graduation, will have to decide to pursue postsecondary education or a career. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, which involve teaching youth employable knowledge and skills, have been shown to assist students in transitioning more seamlessly from high school to college and careers. Work experiences, such as jobs and internships, have also been found to support adolescent career readiness. Currently, there is not a widely used quantitative measure for assessing …


Project-Based Pedagogy: The Client's Perspective, Wayne Aho, Wendy Cagle, Jon Marvel, Michael Smith, Edward Wright 2021 Western Carolina University

Project-Based Pedagogy: The Client's Perspective, Wayne Aho, Wendy Cagle, Jon Marvel, Michael Smith, Edward Wright

International Journal for Business Education

Project-based experiential business education seeks to provide students with lessons that are meaningful, practical, and enduring. While previous research has sought to understand how students and faculty members react to such educational experiences, it is also important to understand the perceptions of the business clients who engage with programs employing project-based education. The aim of this study was to better understand the experiences of business clients with whom students engaged as part of an undergraduate business capstone course. Two hundred fifty-three previous clients were surveyed with a 22.4% response rate. Responses were subjected to content analysis to cluster replies into …


Signature Pedagogy For Entrepreneurship Education: An Emerging Perspective, Ashley Gess, Eleonora Brivio, Gianluca De Leo 2021 Augusta University

Signature Pedagogy For Entrepreneurship Education: An Emerging Perspective, Ashley Gess, Eleonora Brivio, Gianluca De Leo

International Journal for Business Education

Entrepreneurial ways of thinking and doing intersect with the knowledge and skills that a global citizen needs to thrive. There is a robust body of scholarship that identifies core entrepreneurial skills however there is a dearth of evidence addressing how to successfully teach entrepreneurship. Using the lens of experiential learning, this qualitative study examines the surface, deep, and implicit structures of professional entrepreneurial culture toward revealing a meaningful, authentic pedagogical approach for entrepreneurship education. In order to achieve this outcome, researchers utilized a semi-structured comparable multiple-case study design to engage 19 incubated entrepreneurs in focus group interviews. A replication strategy …


Cultivating Financial Literacy Through Secondary School Economics Education: Access To Powerful Knowledge, Emanuel Mizzi 2021 University of Malta

Cultivating Financial Literacy Through Secondary School Economics Education: Access To Powerful Knowledge, Emanuel Mizzi

International Journal for Business Education

‘Powerful knowledge’ is disciplinary knowledge that when learned, empowers students to make decisions in a way that will influence their lives in a positive way (Young, 2008). In this paper, the researcher employs this construct to explore the financial literacy education arising from studying secondary school economics. It emerges from the author’s research aimed at exploring teaching and learning in secondary school Maltese economics classrooms. The underlying conceptual framework for this study is critical realism. The study design consisted of interviewing and observing 14 economics teachers, together with four focus groups interviews with students. Data were analyzed by employing thematic …


An Assessment Of The Needs Of School-Based Agricultural Educators And Other Professionals In Agricultural Service Agencies For A Professional Online Master’S Degree In Agricultural Education, Maria Mercedes Rossi 2021 Clemson University

An Assessment Of The Needs Of School-Based Agricultural Educators And Other Professionals In Agricultural Service Agencies For A Professional Online Master’S Degree In Agricultural Education, Maria Mercedes Rossi

All Dissertations

Online learning is one form of distance education mediated through information and communications technology such as the Internet or other technologies. The teaching content is delivered online, and instructors develop teaching modules that enhance their learning and interactivity (student-student, teacher-student, and content-student). Using social cognitive theory (SCT) concepts, the research team developed and validated a multidimensional instrument tool to assess the needs for a professional online master’s degree in agricultural education. The study aimed to assess participants’ readiness and motivations to learn online and identify participants’ needs and experience with online learning. Participants’ perceptions of online learning were assessed and …


A Case Study Of Eastern Region Arkansas Promise Participants And Their Expectations For The Future, Robin Freeman 2021 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

A Case Study Of Eastern Region Arkansas Promise Participants And Their Expectations For The Future, Robin Freeman

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to develop an in-depth understanding of how Eastern Arkansas youth with disabilities and their parents describe their expectations for the future, after participating in the Arkansas PROMISE program. The study sought an understanding of how participants viewed themselves and their expectations for the future, for employment, for participation in higher education, for independent living, and for future financial support. The research used a case study approach, interviewing five students and five parent participants. Participants were asked a series of questions to get an understanding of their experiences, their expectations for the future, and their …


Examining The Delivery Methods Of Current Content And Curriculum For Recruit Police Officers, Daniel Barrancotta 2021 University of New England

Examining The Delivery Methods Of Current Content And Curriculum For Recruit Police Officers, Daniel Barrancotta

All Theses And Dissertations

This qualitative-interpretive, phenomenological analysis study describes the lived experiences of police officers, their training programs and their educational relationships with academy instructors and field training officers. The focus was not on content material, but rather the delivery methods of the curriculum, in an attempt to provide training programs that improve transference of knowledge for increased learning and job preparedness. This research study showed that a lack of knowledge and understanding of andragogy for police academy instructors and field training officers is creating a limited learning environment for recruit police officers. Without the knowledge and ability to use better forms of …


Promoting Employer Desired Competencies Through A Multiphased "Workgroup" Project, Ashly Smith 2021 Sam Houston State University

Promoting Employer Desired Competencies Through A Multiphased "Workgroup" Project, Ashly Smith

International Journal for Business Education

Employers and business leaders have long been advocating for the importance of career readiness skills like critical thinking/problem solving, information literacy, teamwork/collaboration, professionalism/work ethic, and oral/written communication (NACE, 2019; Partnership, 2008). While faculty and students see value in projects that develop these skills, such projects can be some of the most challenging to incorporate effectively into business courses (Chapman et al., 2010; Detmering & Johnson, 2012; Lee et al., 2016; Marks & O’Connor, 2013). This article reports on a multi-phase group project that aims to strengthen a selection of these employer-desired skills while ameliorating student concerns about the research process …


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