scholarly journals Evaluation of the use of Assessment Centre methodology to enhance development planning, work placement outcomes and work readiness for postgraduate students - a pilot

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Melinda Keele ◽  
Vanessa L. Sturre ◽  
Kathryn Von Treuer ◽  
Frances Feenstra
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Work Readiness ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Work Placement ◽  
Assessment Centre ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Work Integrated Learning

Work placements as a form of Work Integrated Learning are widely recognised for the positive impact they have on improving the employability and work readiness of students. Assessment Centres (ACs) are widely used in corporate settings for recruitment, selection and more recently to provide developmental feedback to participants. The present project aimed to evaluate the application of AC methodology as a tool for measuring and subsequently enhancing professional competencies in a sample of postgraduate students in organisational psychology (n=15). A longitudinal design was utilised with numerous evaluation points from work placement stakeholders. This paper presents the first wave of findings. Students undertook a range of activities, including an in-tray exercise, a role play, a written report and a leaderless group discussion. Comprehensive feedback was provided to the students by Organisational Psychologists who also fulfil the role of placement co-ordinators. With the assistance of the Placement Co-ordinators, students prepared development plans relating to the competencies identified as requiring development. These development plans were to be addressed whilst on consecutive work placements. Performance evaluations collected to date, as measured by behaviourally based ratings scales completed by the students themselves and their organisational supervisors illustrate the positive effect of this methodology. Initial perceptions gathered from students with regards to their participation in this initiative were very encouraging. The ongoing application of AC methodology as a process to enhance development planning, placement outcomes and work readiness for postgraduate students is discussed.

scholarly journals Sosialisasi Fungsi Tuha Peut dalam Menyusun Rencana Kerja Pembangunan Gampong Ujong Drien

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 297
Author(s):  
Sopar Sinambela ◽  
Arfriani Maifizar
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Development Work ◽  
Work Plan ◽  
Joint Development ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Planning Function ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Village

Gampong is the lowest government in the government system in Indonesia. In recent years, gampongs or villages have been given great authority in implementing village governance, especially in preparing village / gampong development plans. In implementing the gampong government, the keuchik who leads the gampong government, apart from being assisted by the village secretary and gampong apparatus, is also assisted by a customary institution known as Tuha Peut. One of the functions of tuha peut is given the authority to carry out the joint development planning function with the village keuchik as outlined in the RKPG document. The socialization of tuha peut functions in gampong governance is necessary to provide an in-depth understanding of the duties and functions of tuha peut as partners of the gampong government in implementing the wheels of government and development. The formulation of the problem in this activity is limited to the socialization of tuha peut's function in compiling a work plan for village development (RKPD / G). The method used in this service is a qualitative method through the Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Keywords: Socialization, Tuha Peut Gampong, Village Development Work Plan

scholarly journals Analisis Tugas dan Fungsi BAPPEDA terhadap Pelaksanaan Koordinasi Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah Daerah

PERSPEKTIF ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Setiadi Setiadi ◽  
Irwan Nasution ◽  
Armansyah Matondang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Medium Term ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
And Function

<h1>The 2012-2017 Regional Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMD) prepared by the BAPPEDA of Bener Meriah District has its own goals, strategies and policy directions so that the development goals to achieve the vision and mission of Bener Meriah District can be realized, but there are still obstacles to implementation. so that the RPJMD targets and targets are not implemented optimally. Therefore, the authors are interested in examining the Task and Function of the Bappeda on the Implementation of the 2017 Bener Meriah District RPJMD Coordination and the Factors that Inhibit the Implementation of the Coordination of 2017 Bener Meriah District Medium Term Development Plans (RPJMD) that  have  been  implemented.  The research method used with this type of qualitative research approach is descriptive as a method of data analysis. Data collection techniques used by the authors in this study are interview techniques, documentation and observation questionnaires. Based on the analysis, the implementation of regional development coordination carried out by BAPPEDA of Bener Meriah District in accordance with its main tasks and functions through inter-sector coordination meetings and SKPD, Forum Group Discussion (FGD), as well as through village, subdistrict, district, provincial and national musrenbang there are still obstacles. Constraints faced were frequent delays in the collection of SKPK work plans and other supporting data which resulted in BAPPEDA in coordinating difficulties in implementing development planning.</h1><h1> </h1>

scholarly journals Peran Dewan Riset Daerah Dalam Perencanaan Pembangunan di Kabupaten Sleman

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 224
Author(s):  
Muhammad Baiquni
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Local Research

AbstractPenelitian ini bertujuan mengkaji peran Dewan Riset Daerah (DRD) dalam perencanaan pembangunan daerah di Kabupaten Sleman dan bagaimana agenda riset terkait dengan implementasi Tujuan Pembangunan Berkelanjutan (TPB). Makna penting dari penelitian ini adalah mengkaji inovasi dan kreativitas pemimpin daerah dalam mengaitkan pelaksanaan pembangunan daerah. Metode penelitian ini adalah kajian pustaka, wawancara mendalam dan sarasehan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran DRD Sleman telah berlangsung lama hampir 20 tahun dan telah memberikan masukan penting bagi pimpinan daerah dan jajaran perencana di Bappeda untuk menyerap hasil riset bagi kebijakan pembangunan daerah. Peranserta perguruan tinggi di Kabupaten Sleman juga menunjukkan antusias yang tinggi ditandai dengan minat keikutsertaan hibah riset dan pengabdian masyarakat bagi pembangunan Kabupaten Sleman. Kata kunci: peran riset, tujuan pembangunan berkelanjutan, kepemimpinan This research objective is to study the role of Local Resarch Council in development planning in Sleman Regency and also how Sustainable Development Goals integrated in the development program. Strategic meaning of this research also exploring the role of the leader in implementing development progam.  The research metodes employed are literature study, indepth interview and focus group discussion. The research results show that Local Research Council established almost 20 years ago which has contributed to strategic inputs to the leaders and also to Bappeda. The involvement of universities and research institutes have improved the development plans and implementations.Key words: role of the research, sustainable development goals, leadership

Forstliche Planung und ökologische Stabilität – ein Forschungsprojekt | Forestry planning and ecological stability:a research project

2003 ◽  
Vol 154 (5) ◽  
pp. 175-177
Author(s):  
Sandra Horat
Keyword(s):  
Plant Species ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Ecological Situation ◽  
Ecological Stability ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Forest Development ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Definition Of

Starting with a brief definition of the notion of ecological stability,the article goes on to describe how this issue is taken into account in forest development plans. We show that a surprising number of animal and plant species are affected by the planning. Depending on the ecological situation and the or ganisms under consideration, different stability characteristics are important. As not all ecological situations can reasonably be considered in forest development planning, we give various suggestions for improvement as to how the concept of ecological stability can better be taken into consideration in future regional forestry plans.

scholarly journals Does Seasonality and Stochastic Cycles Affect Output Growth in Nigeria? Lessons for Development Planning

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3(J)) ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
Kanayo Ogujiuba ◽  
Terfa W Abraham ◽  
Nancy Stiegler
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Output Growth ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
Fiscal And Monetary Policy

This paper examines the seasonality and stochastic cycle associated with GDP growth in Nigeria using two measures of filter. Our findings include, that the Christiano & Fitzgerald (2003) filter removed low-periodicity stochastic cycles associated with output growth in Nigeria compared to the Hodrick Prescott filter. The smoothed GDP trend further revealed that growth in Nigeria was higher but unstable in periods of development planning than in periods without development plans. This suggests that development planning in Nigeria was not accompanied by judicious mix of fiscal and monetary policy in the 1980s/1990s. Likewise, effort to achieve sustainable growth and development, since the return to democracy in 1999, has not been accompanied by effective planning. To achieve inclusive development therefore, there is the need to return to development planning in order to address the destruction meted by insurgents in the North east and the lack of inclusiveness in Nigeria’s growth observed in recent times.

scholarly journals Fostering Self and Peer Learning Inside and Outside the Classroom through the Flipped Classroom Approach for Postgraduate Students

10.28945/4212 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Peer Interactions ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Face To Face Learning

[This Proceedings paper was revised and published in the 2019 issue of the journal Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, Volume 16] Aim/Purpose: The flipped classroom approach is one of the most popular active learning approaches. This paper explores the effectiveness of a new pedagogy, known as FOCUSED, for postgraduate students. Background: The flipped classroom approach is a trendy blended learning pedagogy which capitalizes on the flexibility of online learning and the stimulating nature of face-to-face discussion. This article describes a pilot study involving post-graduate students who experienced the flipped classroom approach in one of their courses. Methodology: In additional to online activities, students adopted a newly learned approach to solve a related problem that was given by another group of students during classes. Quantitative data were collected from pre- and post-tests for both self-learned online materials and group discussion during classes so that the effectiveness of the flipped classroom pedagogy could be examined from the perspective of a holistic learning experience. Findings: It was found that the average scores for the post-test for the self-learned online video were much higher than for pre-test, even though the post-tests for both online and face-to-face learning were higher than the respective pre-tests. The qualitative data collected at the end of the flipped classroom activities further confirmed the value of the flipped classroom approach. Even though students could self-learn, more students valued peer interactions in the classroom more than the flexibility of online learning.

scholarly journals Medical Research Conduct and Publication During Higher Education in Syria: Attitudes, Barriers, Practices, and Possible Solutions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahem Hanafi ◽  
Luma Haj Kassem ◽  
Mouaz Hanafi ◽  
Sulafa Ahmad ◽  
Ola Abbas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Research ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Long Distance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Reading ◽  
Postgraduate Students

Abstract Introduction:The huge workload on doctors especially residents, who are the main healthcare providers in public hospitals, in addition to the vanishing incomes and lack of personal safety during the decade-long Syrian crisis, led to further hurdles for the focus on research. Postgraduate students in the medical and paramedical fields must conduct original research projects as part of their graduation requirements. However, that does not reflect on the research publications coming from Syria.Methods:A nation-wide cross-sectional study targeting medical, dental, and pharmacy postgraduate students who are at the phase of planning for their required projects. The questionnaire aimed to capture their attitudes towards research, perceived barriers, and previous research experiences.Results:The sample consisted of 429 residents representing about 21.5% of the target population. Nearly all the participants had positive opinion towards the important role of medical research and the significance of their participation. Agreement was also clear regarding perceived barriers including the lack of adequate training, and research facility. Seventy-one percent of the participants were not involved in any research before the time of their master theses, less than 13% of them had submitted an article for publication, and less than 5% had submitted more than one paper. Poor internet connectivity and poor reading and writing English skills were decisive negative factors in previous research experiences. Active mentors’ support and self-paced education on research skills had a significant positive impact on students’ research contributions with odds ratios of 2.24 [1.34-3.74] (P=0.003) and 2.28 [1.47-3.52] (P<0.001) respectively.Conclusion:The attitudes of postgraduate students towards research were quite positive but hindered by several obstacles. Further integration of research practical training in the curriculums, allowing long-distance mentoring, enhancing collaboration between peers, as well as narrowing the distance between students and mentors may significantly boost research productivity in Syria despite the conflicts.

English Language Education in the National Development Planning of Modern Taiwan

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Li-Yi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
National Development ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
English Language Education ◽  
Popular Approach ◽  
The World ◽  
Development Plans

Abstract Articulating and implementing national development plans (ndp s) has been a popular approach taken by most governments in the world in response to the opportunities and challenges occurring in domestic and international spheres. Since the 2000s the Taiwanese government has launched a series of ndp s with different goals, foci, and tactical approaches. This paper adopts a retrospective lens to examine how English language education has been strategically situated in the ndp s of Taiwan and reflects on both the alignments and misalignments between the unveiled goals of the ndp s and the policies pertaining to English language education of the nation over the last two decades. In the pursuit of the goals of the contemporary ndp of the nation, strategic remodelling of teacher education programmes is needed through: (1) expanding bilingual/all-English programmes within departments; (2) advocating departmental interaction within/across teacher training institutes; and (3) optimising training and teaching opportunities for foreign students.

Model Evaluasi Perencanaan Pembangunan di Sumatera Utara

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 210
Author(s):  
Muhammad Arifin Nasution ◽  
Nurman Achmad
Keyword(s):  
Regional Development ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Public Programs ◽  
Value Evaluation ◽  
The North ◽  
Dominant Design ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
North Sumatra ◽  
Regional Work

The purpose of this study is the realization of the performance achievements of program plans and regional priority activities that have been targeted in the North Sumatra Province Regional Work Plan (RKPD) 2019. To evaluate public policies, it is necessary to measure the success of public programs and policies (effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness, and accuracy) Accuracy indicators are the most successful to be used in measuring the level of consistency. Meanwhile, the success of the Equity indicator is very difficult to measure, considering that the amount of the budget for programs and activities is not the same. The research design used in this study is a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches with a dominant-less dominant design model. The results of the data obtained were carried out using descriptive-analytical methods. The results of the study showed that by looking at some of the standards used to evaluate the results of the North Sumatra province's RKPD Implementation in 2019 it showed a very good value. Evaluation of the results of regional development plans aims to achieve conformity between regional development achievements and established performance indicators. The performance indicators in question are performance indicators determined at the national, provincial, and district/city levels. So far, the measurement used by BAPPEDA of North Sumatra Province in evaluating development planning is only based on budget realization.

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