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Research Brief: "The Transferability Of Military-Provided Occupational Training In The Post-Draft Era", Institute For Veterans And Military Families At Syracuse University

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This study found that the transfer of skills gained through military training was not statistically different from skills related to most forms of non-military training. In practice, for the transitioning service-member, this research highlights the importance of seeking and cultivating opportunities to leverage knowledge, skills, and abilities developed as a result of military training and experience. In policy, individuals developing military training programs should purposefully focus on curriculum development in a way that makes the linkages between learned skills and the civilian labor market clear and explicit. Suggestions for future study include considering and investigating whether or not the findings …

Ua64/3 College Of Education & Behavioral Sciences Industrial Education & Technology, Wku Archives

WKU Archives Collection Inventories

Records created by and about the departments of Manual Training, Industrial Arts and Industrial Education and Technology.

Series 1. Administrative
Series 2. Self-Studies
Series 3. Curriculum
Series 4. Publications
Series 5. Student Organizations

Investigating Gender Bias In The Ratings Of College Applicants, Candice Danielle Davis

Theses Digitization Project

The purpose of this study was to reexamine the Goldberg Paradigm and the Gender Role Congruity Theory in the academic setting. The present study was interested in examining the attitudes of both male and female evaluators in the college setting. The presented study also predicted that the self-evaluations of the participants would vary due to the application they evaluated. The study manipulated gender and major (math, business, English literature, and art) as independent variables in the mock applications. Data was collected from undergraduate students. After reading the mock applications, participants would complete a survey.

Does Intercultural-Based Professional Development Have An Influence On Employees Of A Multicultural Urban College, Richard Everett Webb

Theses and Graduate Projects

This study was created to determine if intercultural professional development influences intercultural competence scores among higher education staff through the use of the Intercultural Developmental Inventory (IDI) and Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS). The participants in the study included a small group of higher education staff working in the Office of Student Affairs at a small urban college in the central Midwest. The structure of the study included pre-testing using the IDI, 6 hours of professional development, personalized feedback and IDI post-testing. The professional development was customized based on framework of DMIS and was further modified based on the …

Australian Core Skills Framework (Acsf), Philippa Mclean, Kate Perkins, David Tout, Kath Brewer, Linda Wyse

Vocational, adult and professional education research

The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) provides a rich, detailed picture of real life performance in the five core skills of: Learning, Reading, Writing, Oral Communication and Numeracy.

These skills are essential for individuals to participate effectively in our society. They are inextricably interwoven into all parts of our lives, being directly or indirectly linked to the physical, social and economic wellbeing of individuals, workplace productivity and safety, community interaction and capacity, and ultimately to Australia’s economic and community wellbeing. The ACSF reflects contemporary use of English in Australia.

The ACSF has been developed to facilitate a consistent national approach …

Building 21st Century Business Skills In High School Business Classrooms Using Digital Games And Simulations, Stacy Marcus

Graduate Research Papers

Digital games and simulations are often seen as fun activities to reward students but their potential is much greater. This literature review examined how integrating digital games and simulations into secondary business curriculum can help students build the skills needed for the 21st century workplace in an environment that is conducive to how they learn best. The effects of digital games and simulations on student motivation are also examined as well as how to assess student learning while using these tools. The information found came from peer-reviewed journals, books, and studies from the Web. Digital games and simulations have proven …

Competencies Required Of Human Resource Professionals In The Government Contracting Industry, Dawn Denise Boyer

STEMPS Theses & Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to determine if a unique set of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) were required of Human Resource Practitioners (HRPs) in federal-level Government Contracting Companies (GCC) in the United States. Study results identified additional sets of HR-related KSAs to perform with minimum competency within a government-contracting environment. The results of this study can assist in creation and development of training or education curriculum for HRPs interested in or currently working in GCCs. Study results provided parameters for job descriptions for HRP recruitment within GCCs and HRP promotional opportunities.

Kesiapan Smk Dalam Pelaksanaan Uji Kompetensi Keahlian Dalam Rangka Ujian Nasional, Samsudi Samsudi

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

READINESS OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPETENCE TEST EXPERTISE IN THE FRAMEWORK OF NATIONAL EXAMINATION

Competency examination in Vocational School national examination started in 2006/2007 needs researches, one of them is those regarding to the readiness and implementation in the field. It is based on the reality that the schools' conditions are vary, from locations, internal conditions, and stakeholders' supports. This reasearch's objective is to describe vocational schools' readiness on test location, internal accessors and examiners, infrastructures (rooms, materials, tools), time of implementation, length of time for competency examination, procedures, and mechanism. The discussion of those are …

Pengembangan Modul Pembelajaran Konstruktivistik Kontekstual Berbantuan Komputer Dalam Matadiklat Pemesinan, Sudji Munadi

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

DEVELOPING OF COMPUTER ASSISTED CONTEXTUAL CONSTRUCTIVE LEARNING MODULE IN THE MACHINE TRAINING This research was aimed at investigating constructivist learning model for machining process. Interactive Computerised Module of constructivist teaching principle has been developed at the first year of research. This further research was aimed at implemention of the module and its effectiveness. This research was carried out by means of Research and Development. Data was analysed descriptively. The research investigated, that: module have satisfied feasibility both in theoretical and empirical aspects. There are three roles of module: (1) as media, (2) as supporting media in practice, (3) as interactive …

Optimalisasi Pembelajaran Berbasis Kompetensi Pada Pendidikan Kejuruan, Herminanto Sofyan

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

COMPETENCE-BASED LEARNING OPTIMIZATION IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Competency Based Learning needs changes in curriculum design from subject matter to competency. Teacher needs to be able to design learning of competency and to identify learner diversity. Learing process at educational unit is carried out in interactive, inspiring, enjoying, challenging, motivating manners for learners and provide enough space for students to be active, creative, and otonomous align with aptitudes and talents. Teachers generate student positive attitudes through learning activities in order to develop their seminal apttitudes. Optimazing of competency based learning could be achieved through experiential learning, learning material development, the use of …

Pembelajaran Berbasis Produksi Untuk Peningkatan Kompetensi Membuat Gambar Kerja Teknik Mesin Siswa Smk, Pardjono Pardjono, Albertus Murdianto

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

PRODUCTION-BASED LEARNING TO IMPROVE COMPETENCE IN MAKING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DRAWINGS OF VOCATIONAL STUDENTS

This study is aimed at improving quality of learning process of Mechanical Drawing by employing Production Based Training to achieve mechanical drafter competency. Consecutively this research will also develop teacher's professionalism in managing learning process of Mechanical Drawing at SMK Sf Mikael.This classroom action research was conducted in SMK St. Mikael Surakarta. Grade XI was assigned to be subject of this research. Two collaborators were assigned to back up and assist the researchers to monitor the effects of action on student competency in mechanical drawing. The changes …

Pengembangan Pendidikan Teknologi Dan Kejuruan Dan Hubungan Dunia Kerja, Nizwardi Jalinus

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND WORK WORLD RELATIONS

Based on universal issues in the era of globalization, this article describes some phenomena how essential the role of Vocational and technical education in recent year to support the development of work forces in Indonesia. The wise government policies are needed to run various program of Vocational and technical educationin entire country, which is based on world-work needs. The common problem appeared is how to build the "mutual symbiotic" relationship between vocational and technical schools and the world of work.

Model Pengembangan Strategi Pembelajaran Berwawasan Lingkungan Bagipeserta Praktik Kerja Industri Siswa Teknik Mekanik Otomotif, Sudarman Sudarman

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

LEARNING STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT MODEL ENVIRONMENTAL INSIGHT FOR PARTICIPANTS OF INDUSTRIAL WORK PRACTICES FOR AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENTS

This study is the first phase of research that aims to examine the implementation of learning in tackling environmental problems SMK Skill Program of Otomotif Mechanic in building environmentally sound behavior. Research conducted in SMK N 1 Semarang and SMK N 7 Semarang. Retrieving data using the literature study and documentation. The analysis used is a description of the analysis. Description of the analysis results show that learning tackling environmental problems implemented wuth conventional strategies. From this description of finding result are then …

Pengembangan Program Pendidikan Guru Pendidikan Teknologi Dan Kejuruan Trans-Nasional, Dadang Hidayat Martawijaya

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY AND TRANS-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Rapid changes of science within a global dynamic changes requires adaptable educational program. Vocational Education Institutions neeD to develop program to enable students being competence. Trans-national perspective in preparing vocational teacher has been developed to solve share problems that are facing based on the PP.19/2005 initiating that teacher qualification is D-JV or 8-1. In addition, they have to qualify in pedagogical competent, personal characteristics, social and professional competence. Trans-national teacher education class consists of students who come from different places in Indonesia. The students are customized to have nationalism …

Analisis Meta Pada Manajemen Pasca Pelatihan Untuk Meningkatkan Produktivitas Guru Di Smk, I Made Sudana

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

META ANALYSIS IN POST TRAINING MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE TEACHER PRODUCTIVITY IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Post in-service training programs of teachers have never been evaluated to investigate their effectiveness and productivity. Some factors are indicated to affect unmeasured productivity of the program: (1) there is no a clear procedure in evaluating productity of in-service training program, (2) there is no standardized procedures to evaluate teacher performance, (3) a complex teachers' background make evaluation instrument is difficult to be developed, (4) trainings have not been based on teachers needs, (5) training content could not be implemented, and (6) monotonous methode were usually employed. …

Upaya Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Melalui Pengembangan Profesionalisme Guru, Cok Istri Raka Marsiti

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

THE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHER PROFESSIONALISM

Education is a key in improving quality of the nation. Human resource development is a strategic attempt that should be carried out by the government. Professional teacher is a whole building that covers thinking and acting in learning activities. As a consequence evaluation instrument of competency is a building unit that can be used to measure teachers competency. Professional teacher requires professional in teaching and training. Teachers roles are to generate learning activity, however, they face problems in executing their tasks, community perceptions …

Peningkatan Profesionalisme Guru Teknologi Kejuruan Melalui Keterampilan Merancang Dan Mengembangkan Multimedia Interaktif Offline, Wahid Munawar

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

IMPROVING VOCATIONAL TEACHER TECHNOLOGICAL PROFESSIONALISM THROUGH SKILLS DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING OFFLINE INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA

Teaching­ learning in Vocational Schools are mostly Delivered in conventional method, rote learning, demonstration, and practicing using guide book. As indicated in teaching Teknologi Dasar teacher uses conventionsl method, although he/she still uses blackboard, trainer kits in two dimensions. Consequently, students have difficulties in coping conceptual concept that describing process and misconception is emerged. This verbalistic technology teaching will have implication on students inability to compete with other school leavers. Therefore, alternative strategy of learning need to be investigated in order to prepare students to work in …

Persepsi Mahasiswa Terhadap Perkembangan Pendidikan Vokasi Di Program Pendidikan Teknik Mesin, Nyenyep Sriwardani

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

THE PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Vocation education or educationfor life and education for earning living is an option to determine a future. Vocation education conceptually focused on education adjusting to the demand driven, link and match between the employee with the employer. While success is measured by the number of education graduates and the suitability of the absorption area of work with a practiced expertise. Vocation education system serves the political, economic, social, art and so on. For a number of Indonesian workers productive enough, and have the ability to …

Peran Pt Bidang Kejuruan Dalam Menyiapkan Guru Profesional, Luckie Sojow

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

THE ROLE OF THE VOCATIONAL INDUSTRY IN PREPARING PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS

School of Engineering in the Higher Educational Institutions produce professional teachers for vocational schools and training institutions who are able to meet the need of community. The curriculum should always keep up date with the needs of market. There two approaches in developing professional teacher: individual and team. Individual approach is developed by the individual self, and input might come from upper authorities, experts, and peer which is grouped by subject matter. On the other hand team approach, the system puts trust more on group of individuals that have shared …

The Adult Workers' Perceptions Of The Residual Effects Of Secondary Career Technical Education, Rosa Michele Henehan

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

ABSTRACT

The current research, The Adult Workers' Perceptions of the Residual Effects of Secondary Career Technical Education, asks the question: Are adult workers in the implementation and stabilization stages of career development influenced by their former experiences in the secondary career technical education (CTE) centers? Based on the theoretical foundations of Super's theory of career development and Mezirow's theory of transformative learning, the purpose of this sequential, mixed-methods relational study was to investigate the adult worker's perceptions of prior engagement in career technical educational opportunities. Examining the relationships between the CTE experiences and the adult worker's progression through the career …