Stepping into the labour market from the VET sector in China: student perceptions and experiences

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Geng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Student Perceptions

scholarly journals Relevance of selected Social Science Degree programs on skills development and graduate employability in Zambia

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-147
Author(s):  
Kapambwe Mwelwa ◽  
Lazarus D.M. Lebeloane ◽  
Ailwei S. Mawela
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Work Readiness ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Science Degree ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Job Prospects ◽  
The Capability Approach

A pragmatic approach was used to explore the extent to which four selected social science degree programs were relevant for the skill needs of the job market in Zambia. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected from 162 participants using interviews and questionnaires. The SPSS version 24 and Atlas. Ti Version 8 were used to analyse and interpret data within the framework of the Capability Approach. The findings reveal that the relevance of each of the four social science degree programs depend on how key stakeholders in higher education and the labour market perceive them and that graduate employability was affected by factors such as the need and importance of social sciences to the labour market; employer and student perceptions of employability skills in the degree programs; demand for the programs; graduate work readiness, and the availability of graduate job prospects. It could be concluded that although all four social science degree programs were important, their relevance to the needs of Zambia’s labour market varied from program to program.

scholarly journals Reasons for the poor employability of the first degree in students’ perceptions

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristina Sin ◽  
Orlanda Tavares
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
The Individual

The reduction of the first degree in Portugal, driven by the Bologna reforms, has resulted in a perceived loss of its value in the society and the labour market. The implementation of the reforms coincided with the severe economic crisis and the job scarcity currently affecting the labour market. This paper aims to investigate student perceptions of the reasons why they consider the first degree insufficient. Is it because students really feel unprepared for the labour market as a result of the shorter first degree or is it because of the widespread perception in the society that the first degree is insufficient? In other words, is the poor employability of the first degree perceived as being determined by individual inability or by an external scepticism about its value? Findings suggest that, for students, the first degree is not enough mostly because of their individual inability to respond to labour market needs and less because of public scepticism about the degree’s worth. Therefore, students apparently see themselves as the key agents, emphasising their own responsibility for employability and the individual factors behind the employability concept, although the latter are somewhat balanced by external factors under the weight of the economic crisis.

scholarly journals Perceptions of factors that affect employability amongst a sample of final-year students at a rural South African university

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tinashe Harry ◽  
Willie T. Chinyamurindi ◽  
Themba Mjoli
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
South African ◽  
Narrative Analysis ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Exploratory Research

Orientation: The unemployment rate within the South African context is on the rise. Given this, there is a need to understand factors influencing employability amongst a sample of final-year students in preparation for their transit into the labour market. Research purpose: The overall objective of this research was to explore final-year students’ perceptions of factors that affect employability. This was amongst a sample of students that were enrolled at a rural university in South Africa. Motivation for the study: Within graduate employability studies, calls have been made to understand the factors around employability especially within a context of high unemployment. This study allows for an understanding of the journey from higher education into the labour market for previously disadvantaged individuals. Research approach/design and method: An interpretivist, qualitative research approach using an exploratory research design was adopted to explore student perceptions and concerns of employability. Focus-group interviews were used as a data gathering technique amongst 30 final-year students about to exit the university system. Data were recorded, transcribed and processed, and narrative analysis used. Main findings: Through the analysis, a set of six factors were perceived to influence employability: (1) poor socio-economic status, (2) a poor education system, (3) curriculum issues, (4) the choice of higher education institution and (5) social connections to which the student belongs to. Practical/managerial implications: Through the identified factors, career counsellors can better understand their clients and those issues that shape their lived experiences. The findings can also assist the provision of better career guidance services. Contribution/value-add: This study provides an understanding of the complex issues facing potential graduates through lived experiences. It provides an understanding of student perceptions towards employability, which policymakers should consider when addressing the issue of unemployment in the country.

Student Anticipations and Reactions to Hybrid Format Education

2008 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah M. Ginsberg
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Course Design ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Online Platform ◽  
Hybrid Format

Abstract This qualitative study examined student perceptions regarding a hybrid classroom format in which part of their learning took place in a traditional classroom and part of their learning occurred in an online platform. Pre-course and post-course anonymous essays suggest that students may be open to learning in this context; however, they have specific concerns as well. Students raised issues regarding faculty communication patterns, learning styles, and the value of clear connections between online and traditional learning experiences. Student concerns and feedback need to be addressed through the course design and by the instructor in order for them to have a positive learning experience in a hybrid format course.

Leadership in Teaching: Using Student Perspectives on Administration, Supervision and Private Practice

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Mary J. Emm ◽  
Christine P. Cecconi
Keyword(s):  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Professional Preparation ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Functional Information ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Group Activities ◽  
Assessment Procedures

Clinical supervision is recognized as a distinctive area of practice and expertise, yet professional preparation in this area remains inadequate. This paper presents functional information describing the development and implementation of an experimental course on administration, supervision, and private practice, based on graduate student perceptions and preferences for course content and types of learning activities. Current pedagogical trends for universal design in learning and fostering student engagement were emphasized, including problem-based and collaborative learning. Results suggest that students were highly pleased with course content, interactive and group activities, as well as with assessment procedures used.

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