scholarly journals Difficulties Apprenticeship Trainers in Secondary Vocational Education Deal within their Educational Work: A Greek Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Efstathia Karampini ◽  
◽  
Evaggelos Anagnou ◽  
Iosif Fragkoulis
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Functional Improvement ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
Specialized Subject

The institution of the Post-Secondary Year - Apprenticeship Class was introduced in Greece in 2013 and after its pilot phase, its application in Vocational High Schools (EPAL) throughout the country was expanded in 2017. After the completion of four years of presence and implementation of the institution, with significant benefits for the apprentices, some factors emerge that make the participation and operation of the trainers involved in the Apprenticeship difficult. The aim of this study is to record, investigate and interpret a) the difficulties trainers encountered in their educational work and b) the necessary supplies they utilized to deal effectively with these difficulties. The sample was fifteen (15) trainers of EPAL who participated in the implementation of the Apprenticeship. The qualitative method was selected for the research, with semi-structured interviews as a tool for data collection and thematic analysis for their analysis. According to the findings of the research, trainers face difficulties in their educational work, mainly in the extensive course material, the low level of knowledge and the indifference of apprentices. The main means they use in the classroom to manage and deal with these difficulties are the very good knowledge of their specialized subject, the extensive educational experience, the application of the principles and practices of Adult Education and their skills. The present study aims to contribute, through the utilization of the research conclusions, to the feedback of education executives and trainers for the functional improvement and enhance the effectiveness of the institution.

scholarly journals Difficulties Apprenticeship Trainers in Secondary Vocational Education Deal within their Educational Work: A Greek Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efstathia Karampini ◽  
Evaggelos Anagnou ◽  
Iosif Fragkoulis
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Functional Improvement ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
Specialized Subject

The institution of the Post-Secondary Year - Apprenticeship Class was introduced in Greece in 2013 and after its pilot phase, its application in Vocational High Schools (EPAL) throughout the country was expanded in 2017. After the completion of four years of presence and implementation of the institution, with significant benefits for the apprentices, some factors emerge that make the participation and operation of the trainers involved in the Apprenticeship difficult. The aim of this study is to record, investigate and interpret a) the difficulties trainers encountered in their educational work and b) the necessary supplies they utilized to deal effectively with these difficulties. The sample was fifteen (15) trainers of EPAL who participated in the implementation of the Apprenticeship. The qualitative method was selected for the research, with semi-structured interviews as a tool for data collection and thematic analysis for their analysis. According to the findings of the research, trainers face difficulties in their educational work, mainly in the extensive course material, the low level of knowledge and the indifference of apprentices. The main means they use in the classroom to manage and deal with these difficulties are the very good knowledge of their specialized subject, the extensive educational experience, the application of the principles and practices of Adult Education and their skills. The present study aims to contribute, through the utilization of the research conclusions, to the feedback of education executives and trainers for the functional improvement and enhance the effectiveness of the institution.

scholarly journals Soft Factor In the Implementation of Quality Management Program in Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS)

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Musaiyadah Ahmadun ◽  
Siti Arni Basir ◽  
Osman Md Rasip
Keyword(s):  
Quality Management ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Soft Or ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Soft Factor ◽  
Soft Factors

Many studies on the implementation of quality management programs were carried out by previous researchers. However, the study on the soft or human factors in the implementation of quality management programs is still poorly explored. Therefore, this article aims to analyze soft factors in the implementation of quality management programs at Selangor Islamic Religious Council or Majlis Agama Islam Selangor (MAIS). This study uses a qualitative method involving MAIS as a case study. Semi-structured interviews were used as a data collection method and supported by relevant documents collected from MAIS. A total of fifteen informants comprising top management and MAIS officers were interviewed to obtain in-depth information on the subjects studied. The findings reveal that there are six soft factors emerged in the implementation of quality management programs at MAIS namely leadership, training and development, teamwork, customer focus, Syura and rewards. This study demonstrates that soft factors has helped facilitate the implementation of quality management programs in MAIS. The results of this study can be used as guidance by managers in public or corporate organizatons in their efforts to implement quality management programs effectively.

scholarly journals The organizational culture in the aging process of educational work

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 385-424
Author(s):  
Flávia Obara Kai ◽  
Mariane Lemos Lourenço ◽  
Camilla Fernandes
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Social Interactions ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Comparative Case Study ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Private Institution ◽  
Public And Private

Population aging is one of the most significant phenomena in the 21st century and this phenomenon has important far-reaching impacts on society and organizations. Organizations and society face challenges with the increase and permanence of individuals at work and these reflexes can be perceived by the organizational culture. Organizational culture and its elements are also present in the academic environment, composed of multiple social interactions. This study aims to identify and analyze the meanings that elements of organizational culture have for higher education professors in the process of aging at public and private educational institutions. For this, semi-structured interviews were conducted with professors from a public and a private institution and the data were analyzed using the comparative case study strategy. The results show that the elements f organizational culture such as values, norms, rules, communication, rites, rituals, ceremonies and beliefs are different in public and private HEIs and the elements heroes, myths, stories, sagas and taboos demonstrate similarities in the institutions. In addition, the elements indicate particularities and the unpreparedness of the HEIs facing the phenomenon of aging in educational work.

scholarly journals English Communicative Competence of Health Vocational High Schools (Case Study at Health Vocational High Schools in Internusa Institution in Central Java)

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Ratini Setyowati ◽  
Beta Setiawati ◽  
Evi Murti Wardhani
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
High Skill ◽  
Communicative Skill

Indonesia must prepare the high-skill categories needs for every aspects. One of the aspects is the ability to compete in this era, the ability to communicate with other. Indonesian needs English communicative skill to face the Industrial Revolution 4.0. The aims of the study are: understand Vocational High Schools students’ English communicative competence and to understand the teaching method on Improving English Communicative competence for Health Vocational High Schools. This research used descriptive qualitative method. The study used a TOEIC Test to know the result of the study and interview the English teachers, the populations of the study are the third grades of Health Vocational High Schools at Internusa Institution in Central Java, there are 552 students from 6 Health Vocational High Schools. The results of the study is the students English Communicative competence is still on score 186-250 (Memorized Proficiency). The teachers have appled many methods to improved the English Communicative competence. most of the applied Discovery Learning Method.

scholarly journals Pengalaman Pembelajaran Informal dalam kalangan Pengusaha Bengkel Automotif di Kota Tinggi, Johor

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Amelina Nadira ◽  
Mohd Azhar Abd Hamid ◽  
Irmawati Norazman ◽  
Kassim Thukiman ◽  
Mohd Nasir Markom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Informal Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Learning Effects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Job Requirements ◽  
Reading Materials ◽  
Learning Factors

This research purpose is to examine the informal learning among automotive workshop entrepreneurs. Three research objectives such as informal learning factors, informal learning strategies and informal learning effects are also identified. This study used a case study by using a qualitative method. Semi-structured interviews have been used for data collection. By using purposive sampling, five automotive workshop entrepreneurs in Kota Tinggi were selected as respondents. The findings show that individual needs, environment, interests, motivations and job requirements have been factors that help automotive workshop entrepreneurs involved in informal learning. In addition, reading materials, electronic media, observation, consulting with experts and try and error are informal learning strategies that have been used. Moreover, the effects of informal learning can be seen as the enhancement of knowledge and skills. Meanwhile, there has been a positive change in the attitude of automotive workshop entrepreneurs. This study also provided suggestions for improvement to future researchers.

scholarly journals Bootstrapping: The Emergent Technological Practices of Post-secondary Students with Mathematics Learning Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Alayne Armstrong ◽  
Mirela Gutica
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Mathematics Learning Disabilities ◽  
Post Secondary Students

Drawn from an investigation of the emergent technological practices of post-secondary students with mathematics learning disabilities, this case study employs an enactivist framework in considering the bootstrapping processes our participants report engaging in when using personal electronic devices for academic support. Video-recorded, semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine post-secondary participants with mathematics learning disabilities in two western Canadian urban centres. Findings suggest that participants used technology to control and improve sensory input in order to better access mathematics course content and monitor the accuracy of their work, engage with alternate presentations of mathematical concepts to enhance their level of understanding, reduce workload, and improve organization. We discuss how their strategies in using technology relate to Bereiter’s categorization of bootstrapping resources (1985), including imitation, chance by selection, learning support systems, and piggybacking. Grounded in a “learner’s perspective,” this case study identifies technological adaptations and strategies that may be helpful to others with mathematics learning disabilities.

The reflection of organisational culture on technology usage in secondary education classes

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 123-133
Author(s):  
Ozge Ozberk ◽  
Kenan Ozberk
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Efficient Solutions ◽  
Technology Usage ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Director ◽  
Culture Technology

The purpose of this research is to find out “The reflection of organizational culture on technology usage in secondary education classes”. This is a case study which is a qualitative method. 10 teachers were chosen as participants via chain sampling. The data were collected by means of open-ended questions asked at semi-structured interviews. The researchers recorded the interviewees’ responses by taking notes. The data was processed via content and thematic analyses. Tables were used to present the data. The findings of the study indicate that the school leaders are not able to find efficient solutions to problems about in-class technology usage. It is also determined that virus programs on computers are not up to date. Teachers do not prefer using technology in their classes since they are anxious about falling behind the annual plan and the classes are over-crowded. Another noteworthy finding is that even though some teachers use technology for educational purposes, help each other and share their materials, there are some teachers who do not act responsibly concerning the usage and protection of the devices. Keywords: Organisational culture, technology, school director

scholarly journals Efforts to Resolve Juvenile Delinquency in Serang (A Case study in SMKN 5, SMK PGRI I, and SMK PGRI 3, Serang)

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
H. HASANUDIN SN
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Delinquency ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Internal Factor ◽  
Poor Control ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Friday Night

<p>The purpose of the research is to discover and to analyze the cause of juvenile delinquency, school’s role in order to overcome the issue, and the efforts performed to resolve the issue in three vocational high schools in Serang. Qualitative method is used in order to comprehend the regular state of the objects through placing the researcher as the key instrument. The data collection is done through purposive and snowball technique, a technique done through triangulating, where the data analysis is inductive, and the findings are emphasized on significance rather than generalization. The findings show that the cause of juvenile delinquency in Serang involves internal and external factors. The internal factor revolves around personality, status and the students’ role in the society. Meanwhile, the external factors are family where the issues lies on the parent’s inability in disciplining their children, the lack of spiritual knowledge, especially Islamic value, and the poor control from the society which is often oblivious of student’s characteristic. The method to resolve juvenile delinquency in Serang concentrates on the curative and preventive precautions as following: reciting the Quran 15 minutes before the first subject of each day begins, conducting a routine group dhikr every Friday night, conducting a religious seminar every month which involves every party, conducting a routine brief lecture after Zuhr pray, whether it is delivered by teacher of the students, as well as da’wah training for students given by the teachers.</p>

scholarly journals Arabizi across Three Different Generations of Arab Users Living Abroad: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariam Haghegh
Keyword(s):  
Generational Differences ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Insight Into

The study explores the sociolinguistic phenomenon, Arabizi, from a new perspective by investigating the case of three Arabizi users coming from different generations: Azer (42 years old), Nada (29 years old), and Mira (21 years old). The main research question of the study is how generational differences between Arabizi users shape their experiences with Arabizi in terms of 1) how they learned it, 2) how they currently use it, 3) how they perceive its effect on the Arabic language, 4) their attitude towards its users, 5) and their expectations for its future use. Semi-structured interviews were employed to gain a deeper insight into participants’ experiences with Arabizi, taking into consideration their linguistic, educational, work, and social backgrounds. The significance of this case study lies in how Arabizi users’ surroundings and life experiences influence their linguistic choices and perceptions. Findings provide insight into how Arabizi is considered advantageous compared to using English language. It is also perceived to be a phase for youngsters that will subside in the future as technology develops. The study concludes with recommendations for future research on how Arabizi transforms as its users grow older.

Corporate Responsibility And Motivating Corporate Zakat Payment

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Siti Maziah Ab Rahman ◽  
Mariam Setapa ◽  
Iman Nur Amirah Rusli ◽  
Muhsin Nor Paizin ◽  
Mohd Hafeez Al-Amin Abdul Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Responsibility ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Resource Based View ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Islamic Faith ◽  
Depth Interviews

Zakat is one of the five pillars of the Islamic faith, which is an obligatory form of "charity", and every Muslim is expected to contribute. The use of zakat is not only to purify property but to purify the hearts of zakat payers from selfishness and wealth greed. Although it is part of Muslims obligation to pay zakat, the amount collected recorded is still lower and not optimal. The issue on zakat business payment is not often debated particularly on how to increase the number of business zakat payer. This is because zakat on wealth is more than total zakat on the business. Malaysian zakat institution still faces several obstacles to increase the collection of business zakat. Most of the previous studies on this issue they do not explain more detail about the factor of knowledge of payers on business zakat payment and also the role of zakat institution. Hence, the purpose of this research is to identify corporate responsibility and motivating corporate zakat payment. This research also used the Resource-Based View (RBV) Theory. For this study, data were collected using in-depth interviews as a method of collecting data which is a qualitative method. The reason influenced corporate responsibility and motivating corporate zakat payment are "level of knowledge", and "leadership of zakat institution". The case study is using Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu.

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