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Exploring The Impact Of Work-Based Learning Opportunities From The Student Perspective: The Development Of Career Pathways, Workforce Expectations, And The Transmission Of Cultural Capital, Robert Boone

Theses and Dissertations--Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation

Understanding the practical implications of work-based learning opportunities (WBLOs) is complex. Although WBLOs are not new learning environments, understanding and clearly defining them is increasingly necessary. In Kentucky, WBLOs are part of the political discourse in post-secondary education. The Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and local/regional economic and workforce development agencies have incorporated strengthening and growing WBLOs into their strategic plans.

By interviewing students that have completed WBLOs at three colleges in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), this study intended to explore student perspectives of WBLOs by asking the following research questions: 1) What role do WBLOs …

Organizing The Organizational Communication Course: Content And Pedagogical Recommendations, Sarah E. Riforgiate, Ali L. Gattoni, Erika L. Kirby

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

Organizational communication extends beyond communication that takes place in an organizational context to the ways communication is used to organize and facilitate activity. This article is designed to enhance organizational communication pedagogy practices by highlighting foundational concepts and content areas that should be included in undergraduate organizational communication courses. Additionally, four active learning assignments, including case studies, applied organizational communication theory papers, organizational audits, and media assignments, are described to enhance student engagement with class material and to assess student learning. Finally, the article includes common issues to help educators anticipate concerns and plan effective classroom strategies.

How Can Career Switchers And Teachers Without Formal Training Be Quickly Prepared To Teach Engineering And Technology Education?, Kathleen Ferguson, Philip A. Reed

STEMPS Faculty Publications

Old Dominion University (ODU) provides a six-hour, hands on workshop to train technology education teachers in design-based learning, production laboratory safety, and laboratory management. The teachers are provided with information about technology education content and pedagogy as well as safety contracts, legal liability, and machine use and maintenance. Teachers in this workshop learn (or update) important laboratory safety procedures and tool skills through instruction, demonstrations, and an active learning project.

The workshop is co-hosted by the ODU Technology Education Program and the Virginia Technology and Engineering Education Association (VTEEA). Three workshops have been held and program interest is increasing. The …

Exploring Alumni Valuation Of An Undergraduate Leadership Program, John D. Egan

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This study explored alumni’ valuation of an undergraduate leadership program by gaining an understanding of what leadership learning and leadership behaviors transferred into their work environments. The alumni graduated from the same university in the southeastern United States, and while enrolled completed a four-year, co-curricular leadership program. In this mixed methods study, eight participant alumni engaged in semi-structured interviews as well as completed the Leadership Practices Inventory. Alumni perceived that leadership experiences, learning community, classroom learning, peer coaching, and intentional reflection were the most valuable attributes of the program. The leadership learning that effectively transferred to work environments included collaboration, …

Training The Active Duty Naval Workforce Using The Digital Thread To Design/Redesign Basic Models With Validation Through The Additive Manufacturing, Vukica M. Jovanovic, Anthony W. Dean, Karina Arcaute, Michel Audette, Dipankar Ghosh

Engineering Technology Faculty Publications

This digest will showcase one approach to teaching engineering graphics and design for the active duty naval workforce. Sailors are exposed to solid modeling fundamentals during the two-day long workshop. Solid modeling is taught in connection to concepts of digital thread and design for additive manufacturing. Engineering graphics fundamentals are introduced with the emphasis on a deeper understanding of machinist approach, often used for an easier understanding of Boolean algebra, which is embedded within the Computer Aided Design tools and discusses how the design for additive manufacturing would differ from that approach. Moreover, special attention is given to understanding the …

Contributors To Success On The Automotive Service Excellence (Ase) Student Certification Exam, Robert K. Vlacich, Mark D. Threeton, Kyungin Kim

Journal of Research in Technical Careers

This study sought to identify which elements contribute to success on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Student Certification exam. Students at an eastern U.S. technical college who completed all of their automotive major courses and the ASE Student Certification exam during the spring 2017 semester were selected for the study. The results of this study revealed that there was a direct correlation between performance in Physics, Algebra, and Trigonometry 1 and performance on the ASE Student Certification exam. It was also revealed that students who were required to participate in remedial math and/or remedial reading courses were likely to perform …

An Analysis Of Cooperating Teacher Feedback: A Qualitative Inquiry, Christopher J. Eck, Jon W. Ramsey

Journal of Research in Technical Careers

Cooperating teachers are a key component to the success of student teaching internships, serving an integral part in “raising” a teacher. To effectively facilitate the student teaching internship, teacher preparation programs must identify cooperating teachers who align philosophically with the pedagogical training delivered by university programs (Korthagen & Kessels, 1999; Tom, 1997), specifically, cooperating teachers who can reinforce the theoretical framework underpinning the professional coursework pre-service teachers experience in university teacher preparation programs. This qualitative study sought to better understand the feedback provided to future school-based agricultural education (SBAE) teachers during their student teaching experience. Through initial and secondary coding, …

A Case Study Of The Development Of A Career Academy: Good Intentions Not Enough?, Victor M. Hernandez-Gantes, Edward C. Fletcher Jr., Sasha Keighobadi

Journal of Research in Technical Careers

The purpose of this study was to explore how a career academy featuring an information technology (IT) theme approached the adoption of the model and the particular curricular focus. We used a case study design to explore the experiences of school personnel and community partners associated with the implementation of the career academy. We found that growing enrollment in the local district was a major driver to pursue small school designs as an alternative to the traditional high school comprehensive model. The small school size associated with small learning communities was valued by stakeholders and used to adopt and implement …

An Assessment Of The Methods Used To Teach Content Skill Sets Required For The Introduction To Agriculture, Food, And Natural Resource Course, Lee I. Wright

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Numerous studies have shown that students learn best when theory is applied to hands-on experiences. Traditionally, vocational agriculture, which evolved into agricultural education, has incorporated hands-on learning. For example, students typically raise livestock and crops as part of supervised agricultural experiences; learn to use chain saws, tractors, hay rakes, balers and other equipment found on farms; and basic metal working skills. They also sample soil and water to test for mineral levels and types of pollution that might affect agricultural practices. The purpose of this study, which incorporates a survey of agricultural education teachers in West Virginia, is to determine …

Strategies In Developing An Aviation & Aerospace Skill Ecosystem For The State Of Telangana, India – Case Study Of Task -Telangana Academy For Skill And Knowledge, Kim Chua, Sujiv Nair, M.P Ganesh Dr.

International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace

The aviation & aerospace sector in India has been expanding and growing through partnerships and new research facilities, thereby encouraging more players to invest and optimize the manufacturing process. Improving green and fuel-efficient technologies have contributed to a steady rise in fuelling the demand for aerospace engineers.

The state of Telangana is fast emerging as a new aviation cluster with some of the country’s best-qualified engineers and technicians. The potential of the aerospace industry is immense as it continuously requires skilled technicians and engineers. Considering the precision of skill required, it is imperative that rigorous training be imparted to all …

Standards Spotlight: Iste Learner Standard Provides A Road Map To Lifelong Scholarship, Helen Crompton

Teaching & Learning Faculty Publications

(First paragraph) Like most educators, I’m a learner first. I want to know all there is to know about teaching to best meet the needs of my students. That’s why I went to college for 15 years to gain my teaching qualifications, including a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education. I’m now a tenured professor, but I can honestly say that I’m only part way through my learning journey.

Managerial Competency Evaluation Of Vocational School Principals In Magelang, Agnes Deswatun Khasanah, N. Nuchron

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The purpose of this study was to discover the implementation of managerial competence of vocational school principals in Magelang from the perspective of (1) planning, (2) implementation, and (3) result. This study had a form of evaluation research with discrepancy method. The subjects of this study were four principals and thirty teachers of SMK Ma'arif 1 Ngluwar, SMK Ma'arif Salam, SMK Ma'arif Kota Mungkid, and SMK N 1 Salam. The data were collected using questionnaire and interview. This study used analysis of quantitative descriptive as analysis data method. The result of this study indicated that the planning of principals' managerial …

The Effect Of Problem-Based E-Learning Content On The Learning Achievement In Basic Computer System Course (Dsk) Of The Student Of Informatics Engineering Education Department, I Gede Partha Sindu, A. A. Gede Yudhi Paramartha

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study was aimed at finding out the difference in learning achievement in basic computer system course (DSK) between the students who learned from content e-problem-based learning in experiment class and those who learned from conventional model in control class in learning basic computer system course. This study used quasi-experimental non-equivalent Pretest Post-test Control Group Design. There were three variables involved in this study. Two of them were independent variable and dependent variable. The independent variable was e-problem-based learning and the dependent variable was learning achievement. Another variable which functioned as covariate was students'prior learning achievement. The population consisted of …

Development Of Youtube Integrated Google Classroom Based E-Learning Media For The Light-Weight Vehicle Engineering Vocational High School, Willy Prastiyo, As㢂¬„¢Ari Djohar, P Purnawan

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The purpose of this research is to produce the e-learning media for the Light-Weight Vehicle Chassis and Powertrain Maintenance Subject. The type of this research is the research and development. The procedure applied in this research is the ADDIE model. Construct testing by the expert is done by curriculum expert, practitioner and teaching media expert. Construct testing and content testing were also conducted to 23 students as the user. Qualitative data were analyzed using an iterative step that is reading/memoing, describing, and classifying. Quantitative data were analyzed with descriptive statistics. The research result shows that YouTube Integrated Google Classroom Based …

The Future Orientation For Novice Teacher Induction Program In Vocational Education, Pramudi Utomo

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This paper presents the discussion with purpose to identify the orientation of teacher induction program in vocational education that is in line with changing times and future challenges. The problems associated with the teacher induction program in vocational education are whether the program has been oriented towards changes and future challenges. This research was conducted explanatory sequential mixed method approach. This study applies a six-step on research procedure. Respondents consisted of 52 novice teachers, 115 mentors, 15 principals, and 24 school supervisors. The subject of the qualitative research was nine resources persons. The respondents were given a Likert scale questionnaire …

Regional-Potential-Based Plantation Vocation Education Analysis In East Kalimantan Province, Kautsar Eka Wardhana, S. Sukamto

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims do provide plantation vocation education facilities in accordance with the needs of the plantation labor market for several years to come.This was a quantitative study analyzing secondary data and setting the plantation vocation education needs by first making a projection of the population comprising the age group of 16-18 years in East Kalimantan Province.The research conclusions show: East Kalimantan Province need plantation vocation Education. The projection of plantation workers in East Kalimantan Province for 5 years to come from 2015 to 2019 on the whole experiences an increase in the needs for plantation workers continuously. In relation …

The Effect Of Industrial Work Practice, Guidance Intensity Of Industrial Side, And Vocational Competence On Working Readiness Of Grade Xii Students Of Banking Program, Vocational High School Perbankan, Pekanbaru, Dwi Yana Putri, Sutarto Sutarto

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aimed to find out the effect of: (1) industrial work practice, (2)guidance intensity of industrial side, (3)vocational competence, and (4) industrial work practice,guidance intensity of industrial side, and vocational competence on the working readiness of students of Vocational High School (VHS) PerBankan Pekanbaru. This research was ex-post facto research. The population was all students of class XII Program of Banking in the academic year of 2017/2018 which comprised 106 students who followed industrial work practice. A sample of 83 students was processed using the Proportional Random sampling technique. Prior to doing research, the instrument first validated the expert. …

The Evaluation Of Project-Based Learning In Malaysia: Propose A New Framework For Polytechnics System, Sadrina Sadrina, Ramlee Mustapha, Muhammad Ichsan

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Technical and Vocational Education is one of the various disciplines that believed could encourage the country's economic growth. Project-Based Learning or PBL was introduced in the Malaysian polytechnics curriculum in terms to produce creative and innovative graduates Thus, Project-Based Learning was introduced because of the ineffectiveness of the traditional lecture method. This study was a kind of descriptive study intended to examine the perception of students and supervisors regarding the Project-Based Learning at one Polytechnic in Malaysia. A population of 170 would be represented by a sample size of 118 respondents and 43 supervisors to participate in the study. The …

Learning Strategies Of Productive Lesson At Vocational High School In Serang City, Mohammad Fatkhurrokhman, Suroso Mukti Leksono, Sulaeman Deni Ramdan, Ikman Nur Rahman

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The purpose of this research are: (1) to know the design of delivery strategy of learning of productive lesson; (2) to know the implementation of delivery strategy of learning of productive lesson; and (3) to find out the result of applying the delivery strategy of learning of productive lesson. This research uses qualitative phenomenological approach with multi-case design. Informants in this study are students, teachers, leaders of Vocational High School in Serang City. Data collection through interviews and observation. Data analysis technique is Miles & Huberman interactive model. The results of this study found that (1) The design of the …

Education Media Development For Clutch (Emc) In Vocational Education: The Concept Of Clutch Work, Muhammad Nurtanto

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This development research aims to describe the working concept of EMC with VPE valuation method. The EMC quality is based on following aspects: (1) valid according to experts; (2) practical according to practitioners; and (e) effective based on students ability test. The developed cycles and procedures refer to the ADDIE model (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). Data was collected using rating scale sheet (1-5) and percentage of learning using EMC outcomes. The research results show that the valid and practical aspects of the category are valid and practical enough with an average score of 3.68 (73.6%) and 3.75 (75.0%) …