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Cooperative Training as a Means of School to Work Transition in Addis Ababa
Yekunoamlak Alemu Woldeyohanis
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2023
Pages:
25-32
Received:
13 June 2023
Accepted:
7 July 2023
Published:
20 July 2023
Abstract: This study aimed at investigating cooperative training situation of Addis Ababa City Administration vis-à-vis school-to-work transition (SWT). Recently, there is drastic educational expansion in Ethiopia at all levels. However, the education system needs to travel a long distance to improve the quality and graduates employability. Moreover, schools focus on knowledge with inadequate consideration for value and skill formation. Training programs were also not related to small and medium enterprise (SME) development. In light of this background, the study tries to examine historical context and current practices including challenges and opportunities of cooperative training. In order to address these problems, qualitative approach was employed with some quantitative information from documents and agencies responsible for cooperative training. Interview was used to investigate challenges and opportunities during cooperative training. The data from the interview were transcribed for analysis. The findings revealed that cooperative training as a social learning has contributed for development of practical skill and work behavior. Since in this method, cost shared by companies, it created opportunity for youngsters to earn their living. Nevertheless, weak linkage between vocational colleges/institutes and cooperative training providers and limited capacity of companies to place trainees exacerbated the problem. In a different vein, the increasing trend of cooperative training coverage displayed a setback in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and started to revive as of 2021. Consequently, the cooperative training coverage in 2022 found to be 73.12%. Of these, 86% of the graduates were found to be competent on CoC occupational test and 80% of them secured job. Hence, even though there are positive developments in preparing strategies, manuals and guidelines for cooperative training, its implementation is considered as weak in terms of structure, network, coordination, and resources.
Abstract: This study aimed at investigating cooperative training situation of Addis Ababa City Administration vis-à-vis school-to-work transition (SWT). Recently, there is drastic educational expansion in Ethiopia at all levels. However, the education system needs to travel a long distance to improve the quality and graduates employability. Moreover, schools...
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Exploring the Alternative Training Options for A Level Learners in Uganda
Seezi Bogere,
Gregory Tweheyo,
Enid Kamwine
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2023
Pages:
33-40
Received:
12 July 2023
Accepted:
31 July 2023
Published:
17 August 2023
Abstract: The Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Advanced level in Uganda is a two-year program aimed at preparing students for higher education. However, the current system does not adequately equip graduates with the necessary 21st-century skills required in the workforce and for lifelong learning. There is a growing demand for these skills, and the current A' level system is falling short in meeting this demand. This study examines alternative training options for A' level learners in Uganda, considering the challenges posed by the traditional face-to-face classroom-based mode of education. The research follows a cross-sectional survey design with a mixed methods approach. The population includes stakeholders such as teachers, headteachers, students, parents, employers, and education officials, with a total of 6,343 respondents across the country. The study explores five potential alternatives: home schooling, open schooling, accelerated learning, blended learning, and differentiated A' level. The findings indicate that while home schooling is not a favored option, open schooling, accelerated learning, blended learning, and differentiated A' level are seen as valuable approaches by the majority of participants. These alternatives offer increased flexibility, personalized learning experiences, and enhanced accessibility, making them potential solutions to improve A' level education in Uganda. The study recommends adaptation of open schooling, accelerated learning programs, blended learning, differentiated education at A’ level in Uganda. These changes can benefit academically challenged learners, improve student learning outcomes, and prepare students for the world of work and lifelong learning.
Abstract: The Higher School Certificate (HSC) or Advanced level in Uganda is a two-year program aimed at preparing students for higher education. However, the current system does not adequately equip graduates with the necessary 21st-century skills required in the workforce and for lifelong learning. There is a growing demand for these skills, and the curren...
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Efficacy of an Online Pedagogy on TVET Practical Skills Training Delivery: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Ronald Mutebi,
Bonaventure Wanjala Kerre,
Joseph Mubichakani
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2023
Pages:
41-51
Received:
19 July 2023
Accepted:
5 August 2023
Published:
17 August 2023
Abstract: To commit to the ‘everywhere’ access to TVET practical skills (at and away from the training institution), there is need for empirical evidence that supports the idea of delivering practical skills training through an online pedagogy. As such, the purpose of this study was to analyse and compare delivery of TVET practical skills training of face-to-face and online pedagogies in order to determine the efficacy of an online pedagogy on TVET practical skills training. A quasi-experimental design was used for the study so as to identify a comparison group (face-to-face pedagogy) from which baseline data was captured and compared with outcomes of the treatment group (online pedagogy). The population sample (N) for this quasi-experimental study consisted of Instructors (n = 20), and Trainees (n = 69). Observation checklists and questionnaires were the instruments used for data collection of the study. Descriptive statistics were used to define and explain the characteristics of the data (mean and frequency) of the data and then inferential statistics (Independent-Samples Mann-Whitney U Test) was used to examine the significance of the identified difference(s) between the means. The findings of the study demonstrated that the processes of delivering a practical skill training online was as effective as delivery of the same face-to-face. The study recommends development of an online training framework and investment in online pedagogy enablers.
Abstract: To commit to the ‘everywhere’ access to TVET practical skills (at and away from the training institution), there is need for empirical evidence that supports the idea of delivering practical skills training through an online pedagogy. As such, the purpose of this study was to analyse and compare delivery of TVET practical skills training of face-to...
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The Effect of Assessing Students Based on Their Class Work and Homework Performance on the Overall Academic Achievement of Students
Solomon Tibebu,
Estifanos Kassahun,
Takele Sime,
Abebaw Shibeshi
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2023
Pages:
52-59
Received:
31 July 2023
Accepted:
15 August 2023
Published:
28 August 2023
Abstract: Continuous assessment, mainly tests, and assignments, help students to actively engage in the learning process. However, these assessments have been the only type of assessment in most Ethiopian universities, and they affect the student’s academic performance from time to time. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effect of assessing students based on their class work and homework performance on the overall academic achievement of students. This study is conducted on 4th-year Environmental Engineering undergraduate students. The class contains 25 students of which 6 of them were female. In this study, both primary and secondary data were used. The primary data includes test results, observation, and interviews, and the secondary data was collected from reviewing different published articles. The overall achievement of the students was measured in terms of test results. The collected data was analyzed using Microsoft Excel 2016. The test results before the intervention indicate the average values of test 1 and test 2 were 5.96±1.57 and 5.56±1.76 respectively. It is also noted that there is no significant difference (P>0.05) between the two test results. Among the various factors, six major factors that significantly affect the student’s academic performance were identified through observations. Previous schooling, family income, student’s self-motivation, teacher’s delivery style, and assessment are the identified significant factor. The interview result was obtained before the application of the intervention. The result indicates that only 20% of the students are happy with the intervention and thinks that it will affect the improvement of their grade. The majority of the students (72%) are unhappy and think the opposite of the idea and the remaining 8% choose to be abstentious. After the implementation of the intervention, the student's grade improved for both test 1 (7.60±1.04) and test 2 (7.00±1.15). There is also a significant difference (P<0.05) between the student's test results before and after the intervention. It can be concluded that the intervention significantly improves the student's test scores, which in turn improves their overall performance. However, further research has to be conducted for enhancing the student's academic performance.
Abstract: Continuous assessment, mainly tests, and assignments, help students to actively engage in the learning process. However, these assessments have been the only type of assessment in most Ethiopian universities, and they affect the student’s academic performance from time to time. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the effect of assessing students...
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Research Article
The Application of Contextual Teaching and Learning Model Using Mockup Media in Surabaya Vocational High School
Agus Wiyono,
Arico Krisna Pramundita*
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2023
Pages:
60-65
Received:
23 November 2023
Accepted:
15 December 2023
Published:
26 December 2023
Abstract: This research is motivated by direct observations made at Surabaya Vocational School showing that students tend to be sleepy and not excited because the learning method used is lecturing. Schools need a learning model that can increase the activeness of the learning process. The application of the CTL learning model using mockup media can make students more active in the learning process. The research method used a type of quasi-experimental research with a posttest-only design, a non-equivalent control group design, with a quantitative approach. The research population was class students of Surabaya Vocational High School. The research sample using a random sampling technique amounted to 72 people. The research instruments used were validation sheets, syllabus, lesson plans, mockup media, posttest questions, observation sheets and student responses. Data analysis using the t-test for independent samples. The results showed that (1) the implementation in applying the learning model for teachers got a percentage of 89.2% and for students 88.4%, showing a very good category; (2) the learning outcomes of experimental class students got an average of 87.5, while the control class was 81.39. showing the results obtained by the experimental class were greater than the control class; (3) the response of experimental class students got a percentage of 85.64% and the control class was 81.89%, showing a very good category.
Abstract: This research is motivated by direct observations made at Surabaya Vocational School showing that students tend to be sleepy and not excited because the learning method used is lecturing. Schools need a learning model that can increase the activeness of the learning process. The application of the CTL learning model using mockup media can make stud...
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Research Article
The Mediating Effect of Social Support Between Family Socioeconomic Status and Career Maturity
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 2, December 2023
Pages:
66-70
Received:
30 November 2023
Accepted:
18 December 2023
Published:
26 December 2023
Abstract: This study utilizes a sample of 1231 college students in Beijing and employs the Family Socioeconomic Status Questionnaire, Social Support Scale, and Career Maturity Scale to investigate the mediating effect of social support on the relationship between family socioeconomic status and career maturity. The survey results found that the career maturity of male college students (3.311±0.444) was significantly higher than that of females' (3.267±0.427) (P<0.01), and the career maturity of urban students (3.291±0.422) was higher than that of rural students' (3.274±0.446) (P<0.01). As students' grades increase, their level of career maturity increases as well. The correlation analysis showed that family socioeconomic status, social support and career maturity were positively correlated with each other (r=0.114, 0.127, 0.270, P<0.01). Mediating effect test showed that social support played a partial mediating role between family socioeconomic status and career maturity, with a mediating effect value of 0.041. This mediating effect accounts for 31.4% of the total effect.. The study found that in the social support dimension, school support had a significantly higher impact on college students' career maturity compared to family support. The mediating effect values for school support and family support were 0.035 and 0.043, respectively. However, the support from friends and classmates did not show a significant mediating effect. These findings indicate that social support partially mediates the relationship between family socioeconomic status and college students' career maturity, with school support playing the most significant mediating role.
Abstract: This study utilizes a sample of 1231 college students in Beijing and employs the Family Socioeconomic Status Questionnaire, Social Support Scale, and Career Maturity Scale to investigate the mediating effect of social support on the relationship between family socioeconomic status and career maturity. The survey results found that the career maturi...
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