scholarly journals Model of essential employability skills framework for machine operator

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 188
Author(s):  
Hari Din Nugraha ◽  
Deny Poniman Kosasih ◽  
Kasda Kasda ◽  
As'ari Djohar ◽  
Mumu Komaro
Keyword(s):  
Basic Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Production Flow ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Management Planning ◽  
Framework Model ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
Skill Requirement ◽  
Personal Qualities

Employability Skills is a skill requirement that must be possessed by someone to be able to get a job, always keep spirit on work for the successful career achievement. The aim of this study is to find a specific employability skills framework model for Machine Operators. The research design uses mixed methods, which combines quantitative and qualitative methods and parallel convergent strategies in the mixing process data. These findings produce 14 Employability Skills framework, such as; 1) Basic skills: communication, listening 2) Personal Qualities: presence, teamwork, responsibility, honesty, flexibility, empathy. 3) Thinking Skills: creative, problem solving 4) Management: self-management, planning management 5) Systems and Technology: Understand the concept of work, and production flow systems. Overall, the industry are focusing on the basic skills as a primary obligation and personal quality for employability. Further thinking skills, management, and systems and technology will be developed in the workplace later.

scholarly journals Analysis of Workforce Skills in High School Graduates: Self Report of High School Seniors in Northwest Ohio

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-131
Author(s):  
Jason A. Hedrick ◽  
Greg Homan ◽  
Jeff Dick
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Interpersonal Skills ◽  
High School Graduates ◽  
Basic Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Workforce Skills ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
School Graduation

Analysis of workforce competencies at the conclusion of high school graduation are discussed in this paper. Researchers sampled over 875 graduating seniors from 16 high schools within six counties throughout Northwestern Ohio. Results highlight future career and educational goals of these young people and a self-report of skills based on the SCANS competencies and basic foundation skills. When evaluating Foundation Skills of Personal Qualities, Basic Skills, and Thinking Skills, students indicated highest ratings in Personal Qualities and overall lowest ratings in Basic Skills. A series of five Workforce Competencies were also evaluated, including Using Resources, Using Information, Using Technology, Interpersonal Skills, and Working in Systems. Highest ratings for Competencies were reported in Interpersonal Skills and lowest in Using Resources.

scholarly journals Employability Skills Based on Polytechnic Graduate Job Role: Immediate Supervisor Perception

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Normala Rahmat ◽  
Yahya Buntat ◽  
Abdul Rahman Ayub
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Technology Skills ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Immediate Supervisor ◽  
Job Role

Twenty first century employers need quality graduates to be competitive in global currents. This study was conducted to identify the importance of employability skills constructs required to improve the work performance based on the perception of the immediate supervisor’s in the polytechnic electronic graduates’ job role. This study uses a descriptive survey study involving a quantitative approach. Data collection was done by obtaining and analyzing quantitative data through self-developed questionnaire consisting of 31 items based on seven constructs of employability skills such as communication skills; personal qualities; teamwork skills; critical thinking skills and problem solving; technology skills; organizational skills and continuous learning skills. The sample consists of 170 immediate supervisors who represent the employers in four units of electrical and electronics industries namely research and development unit, maintenance unit, production unit and; quality and assurance unit. The findings of the quantitative study were analyzed using the Winstep V3.69.1.11 software. The findings of the analysis of the importance level of employability skills construct needed to improve work performance in all units are high with different priority rankings based on the role of graduates in the unit. In addition, the findings also show that critical thinking skills and problem solving are the most important employability skill constructs as well as the personal qualities and the latter are technology skills that must be owned and possesses by graduates who choose career paths in the electrical and electronic industries. Therefore, with the clarity of the concept of employability skills based on the job role as a result of this study it will facilitate graduates to adapt to the current wave of industrial change towards the concept of industry 4.0 with the application of precise employability skills oriented in the polytechnic electrical engineering curriculum.

scholarly journals Usability of M-PA21 Module to Improve Teachers’ Metacognitive Regulation in Teaching and Application of 21st Century Basic Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (20) ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashidah Karnain ◽  
Saemah Rahman ◽  
Shahlan Surat ◽  
M.T. Ali
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Basic Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Training Module ◽  
Metacognitive Regulation

Teachers face the challenges in producing students with 21st-century basic skills encompassing communication, collaborative, critical and creative thinking, as well as values and ethical. The reasons are the teachers do not have enough knowledge and skills to implement student-centered teaching, applying 21st-century basic skills, and teachers’ thinking skills which are metacognition is at a low level. To overcome this problem, the Metacogni-tive Skills Training Module in the Teaching and Application of 21st Centu-ry Basic Skills (M-PA21) was developed. The training module needs to be evaluated for usability to see if it can solve the teachers’ existing problems. Therefore, the study aims to evaluate the usability of the M-PA21 module to improve the teachers’ metacognitive regulation in teaching. Evaluation of module usability was conducted through field test involving 16 respond-ents consisting of secondary school teachers. The data collection was done through module usability questionnaire, micro-teaching observation, and document analysis. The questionnaires of module usability were analyzed using SPSS version 24.0 by determining mean value, while observation data was analyzed thematic. Document analysis supports the evaluation of ques-tionnaires and observation findings. Overall, the findings show that the M-PA21 module can enhance teachers’ metacognitive regulation in the teach-ing and application of basic skills of the 21st century

scholarly journals Modelling Dynamics of a Log-Yard through Discrete-Event Mathematics

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalvis Kons ◽  
Pedro La Hera ◽  
Dan Bergström
Keyword(s):  
Model Calibration ◽  
Discrete Event ◽  
Pulp Mill ◽  
Discrete Events ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Sequence Of Events ◽  
Machine Operators ◽  
Calibration Techniques ◽  
Machine Operator ◽  
Two Alternatives

This article deals with the topic of modelling the log-yard of one of our industry partners. To this end, our framework is based on discrete-events modelling (DEM), as consequence that many stages of the process run as a sequence of events. The sequence starts when trucks, trains or ships arrive loaded with logs to the log-yard. A machine unloads these logs and accumulates them in different storage areas. Consequently, a machine transports logs from these areas to the pulp mill, thus finishing the process. As using probability density functions is the core concept of DEM, the necessary process data to build these PDFs have been partly provided by the company. Other necessary data have been acquired through time studies, and by defining operational requirements. The company data tell when trucks, trains, or ships arrive to the log-yard, and the amount of volume they carry. The objective is to develop the necessary formulations, model calibration techniques, and software, such that computer simulations reproduce the quantities observed in these data. To this end, this work suggests two alternatives to analyse the data itself. These two alternatives lead to two different models: (1) The first being a hybrid model, in the sense that it involves the events in the process, and the logic decisions taken by machine operators for handling the incoming load, and (2) the second containing only the main mathematical essence of the process. After running 100 simulations, both mathematical models show that the simulated values for input and output, in terms of transport units and their volume, differ only by less than 3% compared to company data. The first model has also shown the ability to replicate the decision making that a machine operator undergoes for driving the logs to the storage areas, and from there to the mill. Therefore, the framework adopted provides the necessary mathematical tools and data analysis to model the log-yard and obtain highly reliable results via simulations.

Employers’ perception of employability skills among built-environment graduates

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 847-864
Author(s):  
John Aliu ◽  
Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Response Rate Data

Purpose Universities have become training centres or “academic hubs” where skilled labour for societal and global consumptions are continuously produced. More so, the quality of teaching (pedagogy) provided by universities is essential in enhancing the skills, expertise and competencies of students who are required to meet the needs of the construction industry after graduation. Hence, the purpose of this study is to assess employers’ level of satisfaction with the employability skills of built-environment graduates in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative approach was adopted for this study with close-ended questionnaires administered to respondents drawn from professionals in the Nigerian construction industry. Out of 150 questionnaires disseminated, 131 were completed and 126 were usable, signifying an 87% response rate. Data from this research were analysed using descriptive and exploratory factor analysis. Findings Employers are seemingly satisfied with the sound academic record of built-environment graduates. They also affirmed their contentment with graduates’ willingness to learn and the way they achieve tasks with positive results. However, they expressed their dissatisfaction with the graduates’ prior work experience, communication skills and technical competencies in handling industry tasks effectively. Research limitations/implications Data was collected from construction professions across two cities – Abuja and Lagos. Because of the limited budget allocated for this study, other regions were not considered. Because of time and financial implications, it was extremely impossible to visit all 36 states. It is, therefore, impossible to generalise the results of this research to the larger population. In generalising the results on a larger scale, the study would have to factor in a more diverse sample to ensure it is more representative. A more diverse sample may mitigate any possible bias that may arise from a self-administered questionnaire. Practical implications From the survey results obtained from the respondents, it was observed that general knowledge about local and global trends, management skills, teamwork skills, work experience, communication skills, critical thinking skills, numeracy skills and civic responsibility are among the major non-academic skills lacking among built-environment graduates. This places significant pressures on universities in Nigeria to revisit and revamp its curricula in developing these skills among students who require them to thrive in the construction industry. Originality/value Although the subject of employability has been adequately discussed across various fields (accountancy, psychology, management, business, marketing, etc.), there exist limited research studies in the built-environment context, a gap, which this study aims to fill. This study also provides several approaches through which employability skills can be developed.

scholarly journals Indikator Kemahiran Employability dalam Kalangan Graduan Pendidikan

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3-3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaliza Hanapi ◽  
Mohd Shazielan Mohd Shariff ◽  
Azlina Paijan ◽  
Abu Bakar Mamat ◽  
Faizah Abu Kassim
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
Technical And Vocational Education ◽  
Education Field

The phenomenon of unemployment problem among graduates is not a new issue. In fact, it also involves graduates who hold an education degree. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the indicators of employability skills needed by the education graduates especially from technical and vocational education field in Malaysia. This study was conducted qualitatively through interview among five experts.  Respondents were among those with experiences in teaching and working in technical and vocational education field.  Results showed that there were nine elements of employability skills needed to be mastered by graduates in technical and vocational education.  These indicators are communication skills, creative and critical thinking skills, information management skills, self-management skills, teamwork and cooperation skills, leadership skills, ethics and moral professionalism, entrepreneurial skills and social skills.  The mastery of these employability skills are deemed important in order to produce teachers with highly qualified and competitive professionals.

scholarly journals The employability skills of business graduates in Syria

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rami M. Ayoubi ◽  
Kahla Alzarif ◽  
Bayan Khalifa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Business Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Business Graduates ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Business Sectors

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to compare the desired employability skills of business graduates in Syria from the perspective of both higher education policymakers and employers in the private sector. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with 12 higher education policymakers and managers from the business sector. Content analysis was utilized to analyse the content of the interviews and the strategic priorities of the higher education sector in Syria. Findings Results revealed that although higher education policymakers focus more on societal, public and thinking skills for business graduates, the business sector focusses more on individual, private and practical skills. Accordingly, a comparative tool that aligns the two perspectives was developed in the study. The tool, based on the contradicting employability skills, identified four types of business graduates: leader, collective, technical and trainee. Research limitations/implications The study is limited by data collected before the current political instability in Syria in 2012. The data were collected only from official documents and interviews with policymakers and employers. Students were not part of the study. Practical implications The managerial tool developed at the end of the study will help both policymakers and the private sector to statistically allocate business graduates for better planning. The study provides recommendations to the different stakeholders in the higher education sector in Syria. Originality/value Although the majority of the previous literature raises the voices of the business sector, this study is one of the first studies that aligns the discrepant perspectives of the higher education and business sectors. The managerial tool developed in the study is original and usable by policymakers and the business sector, and it is subject to further development.

scholarly journals Critical thinking as an indispensable component of the Polish nurses’ education process and a necessary condition for the development of nursing

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 142-146
Author(s):  
Zygmunt Pucko ◽  
Joanna Przybek-Mita
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Basic Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Phenomenological Method ◽  
Intuitive Knowledge ◽  
Education Process

AbstractIntroduction. The changing reality, the interpenetration of cultures, progress in the field of science, the development of technology, the emergence of unprecedented needs, challenges from the civic health care system require nurses to accurately interpret the essence of phenomena and respond appropriately to the ongoing transformations. Therefore, the education process should not only convey the latest knowledge, stimulate self-education, prepare for conducting comparative and application activities, but also educate specific thought habits called critical thinking, as it is the opposite of routine, schematism or imitation.Aim. Understanding the specifics of critical thinking. Providing several concepts of critical thinking. Demonstrating the need to develop critical thinking in the nurses’ education process. An attempt to provide appropriate criteria for the assessing of critical thinking skills in nursing.Method. A phenomenological method that guarantees truthfulness and certainty of cognition through the intuitive knowledge of the essence of the phenomenon and the precision of the language of its expression.Conclusions. Critical thinking teaches courage in breaking conceptual patterns. It allows you to define problems in a rapidly changing reality and find the optimal way to solve them. It extends the repertoire of the basic skills of a modern nurse. Moreover, it increases the independence of nurses and raises the level of their professionalism. Critical thinking as a key competence should become one of the main goals of education at every level. Mandatory courses of critical thinking and its application in practical activities should be organized for nurses.

Development of Discovery Learning Model Learning Tools to Improve Students' Physical Critical Thinking Ability

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya Astika ◽  
Hikmawati Hikmawati ◽  
Sutrio Sutrio ◽  
Gunawan Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Discovery Learning ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Model Learning ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Average Value

This development research aims to produce a product in the form of a discovery learning model to improve students' critical thinking skills in physics. The research design used is the 4D model which consists of define, design, develop and disseminate. Products developed in the form of a syllabus, lesson plans (RPP), material analysis, student worksheets (LKPD), and test instruments in the form of description questions. Data collection techniques using validation sheets and questions. The validity data were analyzed by determining the final mean value (NA) of the expert validators and practitioners. The improvement of critical thinking skills is analyzed using standard gain from the results before and after the learning process. Data validity results show that the learning device developed is at a very valid level with a final average value of 3.48 so that the developed device is suitable for use in learning. The data on the reliability results of the learning tools developed with an average value of 93.21% were included in the reliable category. The ability to think critically with discovery learning models has increased with a gain value of 0.38. Based on the results of these data, it can be concluded that the discovery learning model that was developed is effective to improve students' critical thinking skills in physics.Keywords: Learning tools, discovery learning model, critical thinking skills in physics

Redesigning Mathematics Tasks

2021 ◽  
pp. 687-711
Author(s):  
Donna M. Rishor
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Mathematics Tasks ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Study Methodology ◽  
Teaching Of Mathematics ◽  
Design Ideas ◽  
Time Limitations

This chapter presents how the results of an empirical research study conducted with in-service teachers can be used to enhance and strengthen the critical thinking skills of pre-service teachers. The chapter begins with a description of the study methodology and the task redesign process. Data is presented (often in the words of teachers themselves) that paint a compelling picture of the process in real-time. Limitations and potential drawbacks of its use are discussed along with possible design ideas that may better align the process with the specific needs of pre-service teachers and their professors. It is followed by a summary of how the task redesign process could be redesigned to be used more effectively with pre-service teachers as a way to increase critical thinking about the teaching of mathematics. Potential benefits, including an increased capacity for critical thinking, are offered along with additional research directions and an invitation for suggestions into improving the task redesign process.

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