scholarly journals Motivational Patterns Of Enrollees In University-Based Executive And Professional Education Courses

2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Vincent S. Daniels ◽  
Robert C. Preziosi
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
High Level ◽  
National Economies ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Business And Management

The purpose of this paper is to begin an exploration into high-skills lifelong learning in the field of business and management, referred to as executive and professional education (EPE).  Several additional undertakings were necessary, including: discovering methods of valuing knowledge to a region, state or country, and establishing why participants in EPE programs enroll in them. To support this inquiry two research questions were developed, as follows:  1. What are the components of relevant EPE? 2. What motivates participants to take part in EPE? An exploratory case study was written exploring the intricacies of developing a successful EPE department.  This exploratory case study served as a basis for developing a survey, administered to participants in EPE to determine reasons for their participation.  This final survey was conducted in the classroom. The researchers believe that the findings and conclusions will be of value to practitioners involved in EPE, as well as to academics studying this area of business education.  This research exercise has assisted the researchers in being more effective in managing and developing EPE within their own university.  As professions and skills are made obsolete in the knowledge economy the need for continued high level lifelong learning becomes increasing important to the sustainability and viability of local, regional, state and national economies.

Business Education and the Liberal Arts: A Rhetorical Approach

2011 ◽  
pp. 221-230
Author(s):  
Joseph W. McDonnell
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Ethical Leadership ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Business Education ◽  
Liberal Arts ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Business Executives ◽  
Business Curricula

This chapter explores the connection between liberal and professional education. It suggests ways to infuse broader learning objectives into business curricula as a foundation for lifelong learning and practice. Drawing on the liberal art of rhetoric, the chapter shows the use of Plato’s dialogue, the Gorgias, in an MBA class as a case study on ethical leadership. Rhetoric teaches leaders to listen and adjust to various constituencies and to develop pragmatic and persuasive policies that benefit both the organization and the community. Through such pedagogical methods and content, business schools can raise larger issues and provide students with ways to think critically, assisting the next generation of business executives to develop their moral characters and align their behaviors and decisions with justice rather than personal advantage.

Active Collaborative Learning Through Remote Tutoring

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Austin U. Gehret ◽  
Lisa B. Elliot ◽  
Jonathan H. C. MacDonald
Keyword(s):  
General Chemistry ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Hard Of Hearing ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Research Questions

An exploratory case study approach was used to describe remote tutoring in biochemistry and general chemistry with students who are deaf or hard of hearing (D/HH). Data collected for analysis were based on the observations of the participant tutor. The research questions guiding this study included (1) How is active learning accomplished in synchronous, remote tutoring for chemistry and biochemistry with students who are D/HH? and (2) Why might active learning be important to include in synchronous, remote tutoring for this student population? Findings included that (a) students approached remote tutoring with the same questions and materials they brought to in-person tutoring and (b) the degree to which tutoring materials could be imbedded into a remote session influenced the session’s efficiency and the ability of students to actively participate in remote tutoring.

scholarly journals Yemeni EFL Learners’ Identity Conflicts: An Exploratory Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 268
Author(s):  
Rais Ahmed Attamimi ◽  
Nasser Omer M. Al-Tamimi ◽  
Jon Andrew Chittick
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Identity Conflicts ◽  
High Level

The importance of the concept of “identity” in the context of language learning is unassailable. Stemming from this premise, the current study is intended to explore the identity conflicts of a group of Yemeni learners who were studying English, as well as the techniques and strategies used to mitigate and/or lessen the conflicts between their actual identity and the identity associated with the target language, i.e., English. This research project used a qualitative exploratory case study research design with a sample of 20 students who were requested to write their journal diaries. Following that, semi-structured interviews were conducted using the double-sampling technique to select 10 of the previously sampled students who were proven to have written the most stimulating and intriguing journal entries. From the results of the study, tangible identity conflicts between the Yemeni culture and society at large and the implied behaviors and conventions accompanying the intensive study of the English language became apparent. The students exhibit a high level of motivation and they also exert their efforts using different techniques and strategies to excel at the learning and/or acquisition of the speaking skill of the English language. These conflicts may be consciously or subconsciously realized by the language learners, but what has been proven is that their attitudes, motivation and general inclinations towards the goal of speaking with a native or a native-like accent are unquestionably genuine. Lastly, the study suggested or recommended a revamp of the current textbooks giving teachers more training sessions in order to improve their individual repertoire, as well as a higher degree of awareness upon the part of the Yemeni society at large that these conflicts can interfere with the strong motivations, both aspirational and actual, to achieve the learning outcomes of the nation’s most promising future leaders and pioneers.

scholarly journals Análise do caráter profissionalizante dos cursos técnicos do IFMG – Campus Avançado Itabirito

ForScience ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e00874
Author(s):  
Cleverson Faria de Oliveira ◽  
Cláudia Rejane de Mesquita ◽  
Venilson Luciano Benigno Fonseca
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Field Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Professional Qualification ◽  
Technical High School ◽  
High Level ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Important Activity

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar resultados de uma pesquisa de campo realizada com ex-alunos dos cursos técnicos ofertados pelo IFMG – Campus Avançado Itabirito referente ao caráter profissionalizante desses cursos. A motivação dessa pesquisa é resultado de uma percepção dos autores, desenvolvida na atuação docente nos cursos técnicos, no que diz respeito à baixa procura por estágio de nível técnico e o ingresso imediato em cursos superiores. Dessa forma, a pesquisa de campo realizada buscou o levantamento de números e das principais razões apontadas pelos ex-alunos na escolha por eles tomadas. A análise dos resultados mostra que apesar da maioria dos ex-alunos discordarem da obrigatoriedade do Estágio Supervisionado, muitos deles entendem que o estágio é uma atividade muito importante na formação e na empregabilidade e apontam justificativas para a não procura por estágio durante a realização do curso ou após sua conclusão, já que o componente estágio supervisionado é optativo na grade curricular. A pesquisa também evidenciou o alto grau de interesse pela continuidade na formação acadêmica-profissional, bem como a diversidade de áreas de interesses, agrupadas aqui em três grupos: tecnologia, humanas e saúde. Apesar dessa diversidade observou-se uma tendência maior pelo prosseguimento da formação nas áreas correlatas ao curso. Ao final do artigo são apresentadas análises reflexivas sobre os resultados encontrados e são traçadas propostas que visam ampliar o interesse e condições para realização de estágio na expectativa de contribuir na melhoria da capacitação técnica profissionalizante de nível médio dos estudantes. Palavras-chave: Estágio supervisionado. Empregabilidade. Profissionalizante.   Analysis of the professional feature of the technical courses of IFMG - Campus Avançado Itabirito Abstract This paper aims to present results of a field research carried out with former students of technical courses offered by the IFMG - Campus Avançado Itabirito regarding the professional feature of courses. The motivation for this research is due to the authors' perception, developed by teaching in technical courses, with regard to the low demand for technical level internships and the immediate entry into higher education courses. Thus, the research aimed to show the numbers and the main reasons pointed out by the former students in their choice. The analysis of the results shows that although most alumni disagree with the mandatory supervised internship to conclude the secondary education, many of them understand that the internship is a very important activity in their professional qualification and employability. They point out justifications for not search for internship during the course or after its conclusion, since the supervised internship component is optional in the curriculum. The research also showed a high level of interest in continuing academic and professional education, as well as the diversity of interest areas, classified into three groups: technology, humanities and health. Despite this diversity, there was a trend towards to the higher education in areas related to the technical course. Finally, this paper presents reflective analyzes of results and proposals are given in order to provide the expansion of interest and conditions for conducting an internship. In this way, there is an expectation of contributing to the improvement of the technical and professional qualification of the technical high school students. Keywords: Supervised Internship. Employability. Professionalizing.

scholarly journals Online professional education: A case study of an MBA program through its transition to an online model

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynne Schrum ◽  
Angela Benson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Pilot Program ◽  
Large Corporation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Mba Program ◽  
College Of Business ◽  
High Level ◽  
Tailored Program

Recently a large corporation joined with a large southeastern university’s College of Business MBA program to create a distance MBA program uniquely suited to the corporation's high level workers’ needs to obtain the degree while they continue working. This corporation invested significantly in the design and development of this tailored program which includes online and face-to-face components. This paper reports on research on the first year of this pilot program from the faculty, administrative, and student perspectives. Conclusions are given and suggestions are made for further research.

Renewal and Personal Mastery in Knowledge-Based Organisations

2011 ◽  
pp. 160-179
Author(s):  
Päivi Lohikoski
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Personal Mastery ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Employee Wellbeing ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
Ict System ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
High Level

Being knowledge management crucial to companies, it seems reasonable to understand an organisation intellectual capital. The three leading components of intellectual capital (human capital, structural capital and relational capital), are intrinsically bounded to the organisational ICT system, organisational structure, and to workers personal mastery. Nonetheless, in order to evolve organisational intellectual capital it is required a high level of personal mastery, which is clearly bounded to human resources. Therefore, this chapter aims to promote a theoretical and empirical discussion in order to understand the diverse dimensions between renewal, personal mastery, and employee wellbeing within a knowledge-based organisation (Finnish ICT-company). For that, the chapter is divided into six major sections: the research questions; theoretical framework and main concepts; the case study organisation and research methods applied; findings; discussion; and future research.

scholarly journals A WIHIC exploration of secondary school science classrooms: A case study from Trinidad & Tobago

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 165-179
Author(s):  
Rawatee Maharaj-Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
School Science ◽  
Science Classrooms ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Secondary School Science ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
High Level

In this work the WIHIC (What is Happening In this Classroom) instrument was used to assess the types of interactions, from students' perspectives, that occur in two science classrooms in Trinidad & Tobago. It was the first attempt to use the WIHIC instrument in the research context. An exploratory case study research design in the quantitative paradigm was employed in the assessment. The findings reveal that classroom interactions were dominated by student-centered interactions that mapped onto the student cohesiveness and cooperation scales of the WIHIC instrument. A high level of interaction in the investigation and involvement scales was also determined. What was surprising however, was the low level of teacher supportive interactions and interactions which demonstrated teacher impartiality as reported from students' perspective.

scholarly journals Transversal Diagnosis of the Panorama of Professional Education: A Case Study of the City of Itaporã – Mato Grosso do Sul

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 114-123
Author(s):  
Nelma Lina Almeida Castro ◽  
Sandra Martins de Brito Carvalho ◽  
Cristina Paula Pereira ◽  
Maria Neide De Almeida ◽  
Patricia Coelho De Almeida ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Education ◽  
Free Association ◽  
Mato Grosso ◽  
Entire Collection ◽  
The Moment ◽  
The City ◽  
Education Courses ◽  
Collection Phase ◽  
Mato Grosso Do Sul

This case study aims to identify the demand for professional education courses in the city of Itaporã, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, in the year 2020, offering a cross-cutting diagnosis of this educational panorama; for this purpose, the technique of guided interview in loco was implemented with the action coordinating agents designated by the municipal administration. All those involved were aware of their free and voluntary collaboration. During the entire collection phase, the information was recorded through a free association chart which, later revised, gave basis to the identification that in the disclosure phase there is no time to contact the possible students taking into account that, besides the districts, the municipality aggregates a vast rural region. In addition, the fact that the course is offered only at night, ends up discouraging the participation of some potential students who, despite showing interest, need to pay attention to their labor routines. It is concluded that a greater concern is needed to create a database of course graduates in order to establish a periodic sense capable of identifying professional life after the course, in addition to profiling the demand for skilled labor in order to detect which training is important at the moment.

Work Life Balance Of Female Crew In The Aviation Industry: A Case Study

GIS Business ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 206-212
Author(s):  
Dr. D. Shoba ◽  
Dr. G. Suganthi
Keyword(s):  
Family Life ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
International Airport ◽  
Work Pressure ◽  
Women Employees ◽  
High Level

Employees and employers are facing issues in work life balance. It has become a difficult domain now, because the work needs have increased due to an increase in work pressure and complexities in handling the technology. As there are drastic changes in the rules and regulations in the work scenario of the aviation industry, it makes work life balance of employees difficult and set more hurdles. Hence there are many distractions and imbalances in the life of women employees in the aviation industry working across all levels. This work pressure is creating high level of hurdles in maintaining a harmonious job and family life, especially for female aviation employees. Data is collected from 50 female crew members working at Cochin International Airport. The objective of this study is to analyze the work life balance of working females of Cochin International Airport and its influence on their personal and specialized lives. The result of the study shows that the management should frame certain policies which will help employees to have the balance among their personal and expert lives.

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