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you will find abstracts of the articles in the most current issue of the IVETA
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With
the interest in the individual’s self-directed learning (SDL) in the human resource
development (HRD) field, several research studies have investigated the effects
of organizational climate on SDL. The purpose of this study is to identify the
effect of learning organization dimensions on SDL. The research was conducted
in three Korean companies, which are in financial, service, and manufacturing
industries. The results indicated that an information-sharing organizational
learning climate is a meaningful factor influencing SDL. The implications for
researchers and practitioners, as well as limitations, are also presented.
Education Service Agency Audits:
Reinforcing the Need for Systematic
Evaluation
Fredrick M. Nafukho
Texas A&M University, USA
Carroll M. Graham
Indiana State University, USA
Kit Kacirek
University of Arkansas, USA
Abstract
The
purpose of this research was to review an aspect of the evaluation process by
sharing the responses of a recent client survey from almost 7,000 stakeholders of
the Arkansas’ Education Service Cooperative. The objectives of this study were
to determine the degree of use and level of client satisfaction of professional
development programs offered by this entity. The study also sought to identify
suggestions for improving or expanding services and it contrasts the limitations
of an audit by survey versus an extensive evaluation. Results from a mixed methodology
approach indicated moderate to high levels of satisfaction in two program areas
and moderate to high levels of dissatisfaction in a third program area.
Responses to a quasi-statistical content analysis revealed
specific
rationale concerning dissatisfaction in technology support and four professional
development areas.
Partnerships with Industry for Efficient and
Effective Implementation of TVET
Jeongwoo Lee
Vanderbilt University, USA
Abstract
This
article focuses on partnership with industry as a means to efficiently and effectively
implement technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Specifically,
this article examines the situation in Africa, which is suffering from a
chronic lack of skilled workforces both quantitatively and qualitatively. It
outlines applicable six strategies to strengthen partnerships in TVET: (1) the industry’s
involvement in the development and expansion of TVET, (2) a 60+40 training
system to increase efficiency and productivity, (3) introducing national technology
qualification (NTQ) system, (4) systemizing lifelong TVET, (5) TVET’s strategic
transition, and (6) establishing regulatory and systemic framework. In
addition, it displays an overview of partnership-based TVET system, which is a
combination of the six strategies.
Perceptions of College Students:
The Relevance of Academic Programs
to Current Jobs
Mabel C.P.O Okojie, Tinukwa Okojie-Boulder,
and James Boulder
Mississippi State University, USA
Abstract
One
hundred and forty-three former students participated in this follow-up study.
The aim of the study was to explore how the participants perceived the quality
of their academic programs and the relevance of their programs to their current
jobs. Questionnaire was used to collect data and Cronbach alpha was used to
establish the internal consistency. Data collected was analyzed using mean
scores, percentages, t-tests and ANOVA. The findings indicated that the
participants rated most questionnaire items positively indicating that they perceived
the quality of their programs to be satisfactory. However, the results revealed
that the respondents had concerns regarding some aspects of their programs. It
was recommended that the programs be re-evaluated using the
findings to pinpoint
areas of concerns.
Examining Stakeholder Perspectives on
Integrating Open-Source and Freeware
Technologies into Educational Programs
Jeremy Dickerson
East Carolina University, USA
J. Burton Browning
Brunswick Community College and Lesley University,
USA
Abstract
Information
technology and computer literacy play an important role in vocational education
and training. Stakeholders in vocational education and training include
instructors, students, educational administrators, and technical support staff.
These individuals must be a synergistic group when it comes to making decisions
about the use of information technologies in instruction, especially when operating
budgets are minimized due to national and international economies. Decisions
about information technologies should be a carefully guided process. Vocational
programs that rely on information technologies are especially vulnerable to
budget problems because of the intense need for hardware, software, and
consumable supplies. This paper focuses on stakeholder issues and perspectives concerning
the adoption and integration of open-source and freeware into vocational
education programs and facilities. Examples of open-source and freeware solutions
are examined and discussed.
Reforming TVET Teachers’
Professional Development in Greece:
A Needs-Based Policy
Stamatis Paleocrassas Kostas Tsiantis
Vice President, Higher School Professor,
Technological
of Pedagogical and Educational Institute of
Technological Education, Greece Athens, Greece
Vassilis Dimitropoulos Stavros Pagkalos
School Adviser, Electrical School Adviser, Electrical
School Adviser, Civil Works Principal and Teacher,
and Applied Arts TVET Electrical and Automation
Teachers, Greece Technology, Greece
Xenia Tsaliagou
Secondary Education Teacher, Greece
Abstract
In
view of 21st century pedagogical developments, school-to-work transitions and
teacher professionalism, what should be the policy framework for the
professional development of technical-vocational education and training (TVET) teachers?
This was the purpose of this project, which was commissioned by Organization
for the In-service Training of Teachers (OEPEK). TVET teachers and vocational
education officers responded to a survey pertaining to continuing in-service
training (CT): design philosophy, content, models and modes, teacher-trainer
qualifications and selection, certification and validation. The findings were
conceptualized into a CT policy framework proposal, which reflects a more
flexible mode with emphasis on instructional effectiveness, use of
teacher-trainers qualified in adult learning, accelerated school-based, introduction
of labor market components in programs, and incentive-driven and competency-based
CT certification.
Preferred Learning Styles of Working Adults
Betsy Orr, Dale E. Thompson,
Terri D. Owens, and Cecelia Thompson
University of Arkansas, USA
Abstract
While
there are many learning style systems, the Gregorc Style Delineator was
used
for this study because it is a research-based self-analysis instrument for
adults.
The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in predominate
learning
styles of adults employed in business, health, manufacturing, and
education
occupations. Employees in education-related
occupations have lower
concrete
sequential style scores that those in any of the other occupational groups
(p<.05).
Educators also score higher on the measure of concrete random learning
style
that those in health and manufacturing (p<.05). This study found differences
between
male and female workers. Men’s scores on abstract-sequential learning
style
exceeded those of women (p<.05). Women’s abstract-random single dominate
learning
style scores were higher than men (p<.05).
China’s Vocational Education:
An Insider’s Views in light of Western
Vocational Education
Victor C. X. Wang
California State University, Long Beach, USA
Abstract
This
article seeks to look into how vocational education in three different eras in
China is operated in light of a popular Western theory to give the reader some
insider’s views. Whereas vocational education during the Great Leap Forward (1949-1965)
and the Great Cultural Revolution (1966-1976) moved in the wrong direction,
vocational education in the current post-Mao era seems to repeat its past
mistakes. Dewey’s popular progressive philosophy is discussed in this article
in light of Chinese experiences in vocational education.
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