International Journal of Vocational Education and Training Research

Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2015

  • The Practice of Employability Teamwork Skills

    Mohamad Hisyam Mohd. Hashim

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2015
    Pages: 16-21
    Received: 30 June 2015
    Accepted: 02 August 2015
    Published: 03 August 2015
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    Abstract: A soft skill of teamwork is one of the important factors for getting a job. Some technical institutions implemented and embed the soft skill into curriculum. The students have to practice the skills as well on their subject or through specific activities in classroom or outside classroom. The purpose of this research is to identify the practice of ... Show More
  • The Effects of a Mastery Learning Strategy on Knowledge Acquisition Among Aboriginal Students: An Experimental Approach

    Mohd Hasril Amiruddin, Fathin Liyana Zainudin

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2015
    Pages: 22-26
    Received: 27 July 2015
    Accepted: 13 August 2015
    Published: 14 August 2015
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    Abstract: Research indicates that low academic achievement amongst Aboriginal (Orang Asli) students is due to the current practices of teaching and learning in the classrooms. Additionally, the diversity of students for this community leads to different cognitive abilities and cultures, which contributing to major issues of teaching and learning effectivenes... Show More
  • Students Satisfaction of the Industrial Skills Enhancement Program (INSEP)

    Christina Andin, Abdul Said Ambotang

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 2, August 2015
    Pages: 27-33
    Received: 28 July 2015
    Accepted: 13 August 2015
    Published: 14 August 2015
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    Abstract: Policy makers in higher-education institutes have recently paid closer attention to graduate enrichment programs such as INSEP. The program aimed to prepare unemployed graduates with ‘ready to work’ knowledge and skills. The objectives of this study are to examine the satisfaction of the former students of the INSEP program in regards to three aspe... Show More