scholarly journals Soft Skills At Workplace: An Experienced Public University Educator’s Thoughts on Kemahiran Insaniah Competencies for Professional Development

2018 ◽  
pp. 768-775
Author(s):  
Ruzlan Md-Ali ◽  
Fuziah Shaffie ◽  
Fahainis Mohd Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Professional Socialization ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Public University ◽  
Reference Framework ◽  
Teaching Context ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Intellectual Creativity

Public universities educators were probed to describe and share their notions, and personal viewpoints, on KemahiranInsaniah (KI) (softs kills) competencies within their profession, as part of the professional socialization of Public Universities (PUs) students towards becoming professionally and sociallycompetent human resources at their workplace. In-depth interviews were used as means of gathering qualitative data, which was fully transcribed and then thematically analyzed.This paper highlights the opinions of one very experienced PU educator on the notions and viewpoints pertaining to KI and PU educators, who insinuated that it is important for PU educators to embrace the notions of KI as also encompassing the aspects of thinking, ethics, personality, spirituality, scientific, intellectual, creativity, religiosity, rationalization, professionalism, humanity, truthfulness, skillfulness, wisdom and truthfulness. Embedding these elements within their teaching context is assumed as one of the possible ways of inculcating and cultivating soft skills among PU students. The results of the study provided significant insights into the notions and views of an experienced educator with regards to KI. The proposed elements that had emerged could contribute to the construction of a KI Reference Framework for educators to refer, adapt and adopt throughout their endeavour to educate and cultivate humane human resources, who possess substantial soft skills, at their upcoming workplace.

scholarly journals Conceptualization of Soft Skills as Part of the Professional Socialization of Social Workers

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
FUZIAH SHAFFIE ◽  
RUZLAN MD. ALI ◽  
FAHAINIS MOHD. YUSOF
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Professional Socialization ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
The Social ◽  
Higher Institutions ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article discusses the conceptualization of soft skills which current higher institutions’ educators of professional programmes should contemplate. Social work educators were probed to describe their experiences within their profession, and viewpoints on, soft skills as part of the professional socialization of social workers toward becoming professionally and socially competent when providing their services to their clients. In-depth interviews were used as means of gathering qualitative data. The transcribed data was then thematically analysed. This paper highlights the opinions of two social work educators, from two public universities, on the issue of soft skills among social workers. The social work educators insinuated that it is important to raise awareness of soft skills competencies among social work educators to help them in assessing themselves, and identify where and how they could actively seek to improve themselves as trainers or teachers of social workers to function effectively within the context of their workplaces. Embedding the soft skills competencies into their career as social workers is assumed as one of the effective and effcient method of achieving both professional and social competence. The proposed soft skills provided early ideas and initiatives which can serve as guideline when facilitating and guiding future qualifed social workers.  

scholarly journals Manajemen Pembelajaran Tahfidzul Quran Berbasis Metode Yaddain Di Mi Plus Darul Hufadz Sumedang

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 140-156
Author(s):  
Ari Prayoga ◽  
Rizqia Salma Noorfaizah ◽  
Yaya Suryana ◽  
Mohammad Sulhan
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Individual Student ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Class Management ◽  
Student Absenteeism ◽  
Implementation Plans ◽  
Depth Interviews

Management of tahfidz al-Quran learning in terms of organizing educators has a lack of human resources. The implementation of tahfidz learning in practice has not been effectively evenly implemented by educators. This study aims to uncover the processes of planning, organizing, implementing, evaluating, of the tahfidz al-Quran learning based on the Yaddain method in the Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Plus Darul Hufadz Sumedang. The research method used is qualitative. Data collection techniques used the technique of in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation study. The results of the study show: first, planning is carried out by making learning concepts that are detailed with short-term, mid-term, and long-term planning, formulated through syllabi and Learning Implementation Plans (RPP); second, organizing is carried out by determining the tasks and stages in the tahfidz Quran learning process; third, the implementation is carried out with class management, scheduling, activity mechanisms including opening, core and closing activities; fourth, evaluation is carried out by monitoring students with individual student absenteeism while taking part in learning, repeating mid-semester and final examinations.

scholarly journals Prostitution Among University Students: A Case Study of Four Public Universities in Ghana

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fred Yao Gbagbo ◽  
Josephine Akosua Gbagbo
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
University Campuses ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Sectoral Approach ◽  
The University ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Background Despite its criminalization in Ghana, prostitution dates back to ancient societies and occurs in various forms within communities. The authors examined prostitution in selected public Universities in Ghana. Methods The study was an exploratory- mixed-method design. Respondents were identified using purposive and snowballing techniques whiles semi-structure questionnaires and in-depth interviews were used for data collection between 2017and 2019. Quantitative data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 23 and qualitative data analyzed thematically. ResultsFindings show that there is a proliferation of prostitution on university campuses in Ghana for financial, material and emotional gains. Student prostitutes have devised various strategies to combine academic work and prostitution. Prospective customers are solicited by hanging out in drinking bars and night clubs in and around university campuses at night and/or leaving contact details with pimps to be contacted for services. Brothels are also springing up in and around the university campuses in the form of movie houses and student prostitutes convert their hostel rooms into brothels. Price negotiation is based on the environment, duration and styles/positions adopted for sex. ConclusionThere is a need for a multi-sectoral approach for appropriate policy and program interventions to regulate the practice on campus.

scholarly journals GERAKAN AYO SEKOLAH DI KABUPATEN BOJONEGORO: PENINGKATAN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA MELALUI PENDIDIKAN UNTUK MENYONGSONG BONUS DEMOGRAFI

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Sonyaruri Satiti
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Window Of Opportunity ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews

Improving the quality of human resources through education is one of the ways to benefit from the window of opportunity. The Government of Indonesia and many local governments have been conducting programs to provide easier access to education to prevent dropouts. The Local Government of Bojonegoro has been implementing a program called "Ayo Sekolah" to curb dropouts. This paper aims to describe the conditions of education in Bojonegoro District and the implementation of the “Ayo Sekolah” Program in Bojonegoro District. The analysis is based on  the result of research on the program. The research used a quantitative and qualitative approach. Qualitative data is collected through in-depth interviews, while secondary data are used for quantitative analysis. The result of the study shows that the “Ayo Sekolah” Program in Bojonegoro District that has been running since 2015 has significantly reduced dropout rates. The percentage of the drop-off rates for Bojonegoro Regency high school/vocational/MA in 2013-2017 decreased even though only 0.20 percent.

scholarly journals THE PHILOSOPHY STRATEGIC PLANNING PUBLIC UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA THROUGH EXPATRIATE ACADEMICS EXPERIENCES IN BUILDING THE UNIVERSITY’S REPUTATION AS A HUB OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ON AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (39) ◽  
pp. 56-73
Author(s):  
Muhammad Safuan Yusoff ◽  
Irma Wani Othman ◽  
Mohd Kamal Mohd Shah ◽  
Mohd Sohaimi Esa ◽  
Abang Mohd Razif Abang Muis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Public University ◽  
Academic Excellence ◽  
International Level ◽  
International Human Resources ◽  
International Human

The Malaysian Education Development Plan 2015-2025 (Higher Education) has been specifically formulated by outlining ten (10) leaps to achieve continuous excellence in the higher education system in Malaysia thus becoming a hub of academic excellence on an international level. In line with that, the objective of the study is to trace the experience of international human capital in helping to shape the involvement of the reputation of Malaysian public universities on an international level. However, the debate that leads to the recruitment of international human resources is said to have no long-term impact on the development of a university. The discussion in this paper explores the experience of international human resources in making positive contributions to public universities in line with efforts to strengthen its position and status as a prestigious educational institution, in line with the contemporary transition of higher education. The narrative approach utilises a selection of original dialogues and involves 20 expatriate academics who meet the criteria of residency with a work visa, having the status of a self-initiated expatriate, are not classified as inter-university exchange staff, nor are on sabbatical leave. The contribution of this study is able to shift the contextual focus of the internationalisation literature of higher education institutions which was previously said to focus on generating income of a university, to a valuable human resource experience in contributing to the involvement of the university’s reputation globally. The findings of the study also insert an advanced dimension by presenting a detailed understanding of human resource mobility as well as introducing a new dimension that offers a deeper understanding of the university’s reputation involvement on an international level. This study seeks to offer specific evidence of how expatriate academics evaluate their expatriation experience by selecting a public university as a career place. While the results of the study are expected to be useful information for public universities in implementing alternative strategic planning policies for the future, further determining the scenario of Malaysian higher education.

scholarly journals Makna Di Balik Gerakan Literasi

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 830-835
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mukaddar ◽  
Saidna Zulfiqar Bin Tahir ◽  
M Chairul Basrun Umanailo ◽  
Darwin Abd Radjak ◽  
Andries Lionardo
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Religious Leaders ◽  
Qualitative Data Analysis ◽  
Stated Objective ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Brain

The purpose of this study is to ascertain the meaning of the literacy movement in Buru district, where the movement's stated objective is to increase human resources. The issue is focused on the implementation process, which has been underway for three years but has yet to demonstrate the program's significance and impact on the community's real conditions. The approach taken in this study is qualitative, and the number of informants interviewed will be 15. These informants will be chosen purposefully, with the understanding that respondents will be considered related parties in order to accomplish the research objectives. The research was conducted in Namlea village, Buru district, with informants that included village officials, BPD members, representatives of community leaders, traditional leaders, and religious leaders, as well as community representatives with competencies relevant to the research objectives. This study collects data about the literacy movement's implementation through observation and in-depth interviews. In this research, I employ qualitative data analysis in accordance with Miles, Huberman, and Spradley's concepts. This study concludes that the program-based literacy movement has not yet fully grasped the meaning; people's awareness of literacy has focused on participation levels but not on activities that promote relaxation, protect the brain, prevent disease, and prolong life.

scholarly journals Nurses’ Clinical Work Experience during Pregnancy

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Hyunjung Lee ◽  
Hyoung Eun Chang ◽  
Jiyeon Ha
Keyword(s):  
Work Experience ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Organizational Characteristics ◽  
Main Question ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Colaizzi's Method ◽  
Induced Changes ◽  
Depth Interviews

The working environment of nurses contains numerous hazards that can be particularly harmful to pregnant women. In addition, pregnancy-induced changes can themselves cause discomfort. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze pregnant nurses’ experiences of clinical work. This qualitative study analyzed data collected through in-depth interviews. From January to June in 2020, 12 shift-work nurses who had experienced pregnancy within three years were interviewed. The main question was “Could you describe your clinical work experience during pregnancy?” Qualitative data from field notes and transcriptions of the interviews were analyzed using Colaizzi’s method. Six categories were extracted that described the nurses’ clinical work experience during pregnancy, as follows: “enduring alone,” “organizational characteristics of nursing,” “risky work environment,” “strengths that sustain work during pregnancy,” “growth as a nurse,” and “methods to protect pregnant nurses.” Pregnant nurses experienced various difficulties due to physical and mental changes during pregnancy, and the clinical working environment did not provide them with adequate support. The findings of this study will be helpful for developing and implementing practical maternity protection policies and work guidelines.

Performance management in public universities: overcoming bureaucracy

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 736-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nunzio Angiola ◽  
Piervito Bianchi ◽  
Letizia Damato
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Public University ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Performance Levels ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Performance Management Systems ◽  
Adoption And Implementation

Purpose Considering a micro performance perspective, the purpose of this paper is to analyze whether and to what extent the adoption of better performance management systems could improve the performance levels of a public university. Design/methodology/approach With reference to a period of four years (2011-2014), the quality of performance management systems of 29 Italian universities (response rate: 48 percent) was examined and the possible effects on performance levels of these institutions were analyzed by means of statistical methodologies (multiple regression analysis). Outcome indicators were considered. Findings The findings indicate the need to go further “measurement,” and to take care of performance “management,” especially in complex organizations as universities, where academicians identify themselves more with their professions than with the organization and where technicians and administrative employees might look at the performance-based reform with “bureaucratic eyes.” A fruitful cooperation between the professional soul and the bureaucratic one is paramount. Originality/value Studies which analyze organizational factors that could affect the adoption and implementation of performance management systems are rare, and use in prevalence qualitative methods or refer to machine bureaucracies, not many to professional ones as public universities. Moreover, the performance management literature in a public university context deepens the topic of the selection of KPIs and the focus is mainly on macro performance or on management tools for gathering and analyzing performance measures.

scholarly journals The engagement and retention of non-profit employees in Belgium and South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Renard ◽  
Robin J. Snelgar
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Turnover Intentions ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Time Basis ◽  
Depth Interviews

Orientation: A lack of qualitative research exists that investigates work engagement and retention within Belgium and South Africa, particularly within the non-profit sector.Research purpose: The study aimed to gather in-depth qualitative data pertaining to the factors that promote work engagement and retention amongst non-profit employees working within these two countries.Motivation for the study: Because of scarce funding and resources, non-profit organisations are pressured to retain their talented employees, with high levels of turnover being a standard for low-paid, human-service positions. However, when individuals are engaged in their work, they display lower turnover intentions, suggesting the importance of work engagement in relation to retention.Research design, approach and method: Non-probability purposive and convenience sampling was used to organise in-depth interviews with 25 paid non-profit employees working on either a full-time or a part-time basis within Belgium and South Africa. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the qualitative data produced.Main findings: Participants were found to be absorbed in, dedicated to and energised by their work, and revealed numerous aspects promoting their retention including working towards a purpose, finding fulfilment in their tasks and working in a caring environment.Practical/managerial implications: Non-profit organisations should develop positive work environments for their employees to sustain their levels of work engagement, as well as place significance on intrinsic rewards in order to retain employees.Contribution: This study provides insights into the means by which non-profit employees across two nations demonstrate their enthusiasm, pride and involvement in the work that they perform. It moreover sheds light on the factors contributing to such employees intending to leave or stay within the employment of their organisations.

Efektivitas Prinsip Komunikasi Islam Guru dalam Pembinaan Karakter Komunikasi Siswa Kelas X MAN Rantauprapat

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 78
Author(s):  
Junita Junita ◽  
Zainuddin Zainuddin ◽  
Ibnu Hajar ◽  
Rahma Muti’ah ◽  
Marlina Siregar
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Communication Process ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
The Way

This study aims to obtain a concrete picture of the effectiveness of the application of the principles of teacher Islamic communication in fostering the character of tenth grade students of Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Rantauprapat. The communication process in education is not only understood as a one-way knowledge transfer process, however, there must be a serious effort on the part of the educator / teacher, as a communicator, to be able to provide good role models. Qualitative research methods try to understand a phenomenon as the understanding of the respondents studied, with an emphasis on the subjective aspects of one's behavior. Qualitative research provides an opportunity for researchers to understand the way respondents describe the world around them based on the way they think. The researcher tries to enter the conceptual world of the subject under study to capture what and how things happen. Data collection techniques used in this study were interviews in this study researchers used a semi-structured interview (semitructure interview), namely: interviews in the category of in-depth interviews. Data about the application of teacher Islamic communication and the communication character of tenth grade students, data analysis used in this study during the field using the Miles and Huberman Model, namely the activities in qualitative data analysis are carried out interactively and continue continuously until completion, so that the data is already saturated.

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