International Journal of Vocational Education and Training Research

Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019

  • An Exploration of Strategies for Facilitating Graduates’ Transition to the World of Work: A Case of Technical, Vocational Education and Training Graduates in Uganda

    Denis Kintu, Kisilu Mashtakh Kitainge, Ahmed Ferej

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: 18 January 2019
    Accepted: 20 February 2019
    Published: 14 March 2019
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    Abstract: The major role of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is to equip young persons with skills for the world of work. However, studies have shown that TVET graduates in Uganda experience difficulty in their transition to the world of work, implying major labor market entry problems. The study, we set out to identify different strategie... Show More
  • Work Ethic in China Changes over Time from 2004 to 2018

    Zhaojie Cao, Roger B. Hill

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 10-15
    Received: 03 January 2019
    Accepted: 14 February 2019
    Published: 26 March 2019
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    Abstract: Work ethic was a persistent concern in the work place during the 20th century and continues to be important in the 21st century as well. Key components of work ethic include interpersonal skills, initiative, and dependability. This study examined significant changes on the work ethic differences between women and men in two samples of work ethic da... Show More
  • Curriculum Gaps of Bachelor’s Business Education in Universities of Bangladesh: An Analysis

    Mohammad Shahidul Islam Fakir

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 16-22
    Received: 15 February 2019
    Accepted: 22 March 2019
    Published: 18 April 2019
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    Abstract: This study investigates about how does a bachelor’s business education curriculum experience different gaps which arise in different phases of curriculum design, development, and implementation process in some selected universities of Bangladesh. This study also proposes a curriculum gap model by defining the different types of curriculum and real-... Show More
  • Analysis on Classroom Teaching Reform of Cultural Basic Course in Vocational School Based on Training of Vocational Core Competence in China

    Na Hu, Hua Xie

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 23-28
    Received: 18 February 2019
    Accepted: 20 March 2019
    Published: 06 May 2019
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    Abstract: The training of practical application skills is not only emphasized in vocational schools of our country, professional culture basic courses are set up to meet the urgent needs of society and enterprises for applied talents. Especially in the new era and new development situation, classroom teaching reform of cultural basis in vocational school bas... Show More
  • Knowledge-Attitude-Practice of Medical Students on Expired Drugs

    Lou Pengyu, Wang Wei, Li Yunwei

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 29-32
    Received: 19 March 2019
    Accepted: 10 May 2019
    Published: 11 June 2019
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    Abstract: Purpose this study provides reference for solving the problem of drug waste and reforming medical education. Methods Stratified random sampling was employed to recruit 998 Senior students of three medical colleges. The questionnaire included 12 items of basic knowledge of expired drugs, 4 items of attitude towards expired drugs and 3 items of behav... Show More
  • Empowering Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Recipients

    Phoneshia Wells

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 33-37
    Received: 01 April 2019
    Accepted: 15 May 2019
    Published: 11 June 2019
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    Abstract: Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federal program available to expectant and post-partum women of low economic status. The WIC program provides education, nutritional supplements, and provides health and social referrals to recipients. The overall purpose of this study was to create a program that would inform, educate, and empower recipients... Show More
  • Influence of Teachers’ Experience on the Teaching of Technical Drawing in Technical Colleges in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria

    Patrick Sunday Oyaimare Uddin, Samuel Chukwuemeka Nwachokor

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 38-42
    Received: 15 May 2019
    Accepted: 18 June 2019
    Published: 11 July 2019
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    Abstract: Technical drawing is the foundation for technical subject, it implies that it must be taught properly so that the students interest in any of the technical courses won’t be dash to the ground. This study pointed out the value of an effective teacher and its importance to our educational system. Effectiveness of a teacher comes with updated experien... Show More