scholarly journals Relevant Interactive Learning Strategies Needed for Training of Polytechnic Pre-Service Technicians for Diagnosis and Repairs of Modern Automobiles in North-Eastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Yakubu Adamu Babayo ◽  
Shuaibu Babawuro ◽  
QS Adamu Abdulkadir Maigana ◽  
Magaji Umar
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Competency Training ◽  
Automotive Technology ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Automotive Technicians

The main purpose of this study was to determined competency training needs of polytechnic Pre-service technicians for diagnosis and repairs of modern automobiles in NorthEastern Nigeria. The study sought to answer two research questions using Competency Outcome Performance Assessment (COPA) model framework. It is paramount importance to note that competency training needs of diagnosis and repairs of modern cars requires practical and effective training skills to be able to adequately repair them. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was made up of 384 technicians in automotive technology in the NBTE accredited polytechnics in Northern Nigeria. Out of 384 a sample of 192 was randomly selected for the study. The questionnaire consisted of 192 tasks on diagnosis and repairs skills needed, developed with reference to curriculum of National Automobile Technician Education (NATE) and National Vocational Certificate in Automotive / Mechatronics approved by National Board for Technical Education. The questionnaire was divided into two sections: A & B, (see Appendix I). Section A contains items designed to obtain personal information of the respondents, while section B is divided into four sub-sections (I, II, III & IV). The instrument was developed using COPA Model structure, adapted from Lenburge et al (2009). A four-point rating scale ranges from Highly Needed (HN) = 4, Needed (N) = 3, Moderately Needed (MN) = 2, Least Needed (LN) = 1 was employed in sub-section I, while four-point rating scaled ranges from most relevant (4), highly relevant (3), moderately relevant (2) and less relevant. A reliability test of the instrument was also conducted and analyzed using Cronbach Alpha coefficient method and yielded an overall reliability coefficient of 0.80. Data generated from the use of the questionnaire was analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 23rd version software using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. Findings revealed relevant interactive strategies needed in the training of polytechnic Pre-service Technicians in diagnosis and repairs of modern Automobiles. Based on the findings of the study, appropriate recommendations were made, among which is, that the identified modern technology skills should be integrated into the curriculum of Automotive Technology programme in Nigerian polytechnic. Identified interactive skills will help lecturers in developing lesson plan using the competencies that are essentially needed by Pre-service automotive technicians in order for them to prepare on how to teach them appropriately.

scholarly journals Relevant Interactive Learning Strategies Needed for Training of Polytechnic Pre-Service Technicians for Diagnosis and Repairs of Modern Automobilesin North-Eastern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 37-44
Author(s):  
Babayo Yakubu Adamu ◽  
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Babawuro Shuaibu ◽  
QS Adamu Abdulkadir Maigana ◽  
Umar Magaji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Competency Training ◽  
Automotive Technology ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Automotive Technicians

The main purpose of this study was to determined competency training needs of polytechnic Pre-service technicians for diagnosis and repairs of modern automobiles in North-Eastern Nigeria. The study sought to answer two research questions using Competency Outcome Performance Assessment (COPA) model framework. It is paramount importance to note that competency training needs of diagnosis and repairs of modern cars requires practical and effective training skills to be able to adequately repair them. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was made up of 384 technicians in automotive technology in the NBTE accredited polytechnics in Northern Nigeria. Out of 384 a sample of 192 was randomly selected for the study. The questionnaire consisted of 192 tasks on diagnosis and repairs skills needed, developed with reference to curriculum of National Automobile Technician Education (NATE) and National Vocational Certificate in Automotive / Mechatronics approved by National Board for Technical Education. The questionnaire was divided into two sections: A & B, (see Appendix I). Section A contains items designed to obtain personal information of the respondents, while section B is divided into four sub-sections (I, II, III & IV). The instrument was developed using COPA Model structure, adapted from Lenburge et al (2009). A four-point rating scale ranges from Highly Needed (HN) = 4, Needed (N) = 3, Moderately Needed (MN) = 2, Least Needed (LN) = 1 was employed in sub-section I, while four-point rating scaled ranges from most relevant (4), highly relevant (3), moderately relevant (2) and less relevant. A reliability test of the instrument was also conducted and analyzed using Cronbach Alpha coefficient method and yielded an overall reliability coefficient of 0.80. Data generated from the use of the questionnaire was analyzed with Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 23rd version software using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. Findings revealed relevant interactive strategies needed in the training of polytechnic Pre-service Technicians in diagnosis and repairs of modern Automobiles. Based on the findings of the study, appropriate recommendations were made, among which is, that the identified modern technology skills should be integrated into the curriculum of Automotive Technology programme in Nigerian polytechnic. Identified interactive skills will help lecturers in developing lesson plan using the competencies that are essentially needed by Pre-service automotive technicians in order for them to prepare on how to teach them appropriately.

scholarly journals Did Attitudes Interpret and Predict “Better” Choice Behaviour towards Innovative and Greener Automotive Technologies? A Hybrid Choice Modelling Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Stefano de Luca ◽  
Roberta Di Pace
Keyword(s):  
Latent Variables ◽  
Psychological Factors ◽  
Choice Model ◽  
Combustion Engine ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Choice Modelling ◽  
Choice Behaviour ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Automotive Technology

It is common opinion that traditional approaches used to interpret and model users’ choice behaviour in innovative contexts may lead to neglecting numerous nonquantitative factors that may affect users’ perceptions and behaviours. Indeed, psychological factors, such as attitudes, concerns, and perceptions may play a significant role which should be explicitly modelled. By contrast, collecting psychological factors could be a time and cost consuming activity, and furthermore, real-world applications must rely on theoretical paradigms which are able to easily predict choice/market fractions. The present paper aims to investigate the above-mentioned issues with respect to an innovative automotive technology based on the after-market hybridization of internal combustion engine vehicles. In particular, three main research questions are addressed: (i) whether and how users’ characteristics and attitudes may affect users’ behaviour with respect to new technological (automotive) scenarios (e.g., after-market hybridization kit); (ii) how to better “grasp” users’ attitudes/concerns/perceptions and, in particular, which is the most effective surveying approach to observe users’ attitudes; (iii) to what extent the probability of choosing a new automotive technology is sensitive to attitudes/concerns changes. The choice to install/not install the innovative technology was modelled through a hybrid choice model with latent variables (HCMs), starting from a stated preferences survey in which attitudes were investigated using different types of questioning approaches: direct questioning, indirect questioning, or both approaches. Finally, a comparison with a traditional binomial logit model and a sensitivity analysis was carried out with respect to the instrumental attributes and the attitudes. Obtained results indicate that attitudes are significant in interpreting and predicting users’ behaviour towards the investigated technology and the HCM makes it possible to easily embed psychological factors into a random utility model/framework. Moreover, the explicit simulation of the attitudes allows for a better prediction of users’ choice with respect to the Logit formulation and points out that users’ behaviour may be significantly affected by acting on users’ attitudes.

scholarly journals Extending the Group Actor-Partner Interdependence Model: MSEM Applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 104649642110124
Author(s):  
Joseph A. Bonito
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Group Composition ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Input Process ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Actor Partner Interdependence Model ◽  
Size Number ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Multilevel Structural Equation ◽  
Multilevel Structural Equation Model

The Group Actor-Partner Interdependence Model (GAPIM) conceptualizes group composition as a relational construct and provides methods for estimating the effects of compositional characteristics on outcomes of interest. This paper extends the GAPIM to a multilevel structural equation model framework, which expands the range of research questions the GAPIM might address, including those based on input-process-outcome models. Simulations, based on group size, number of groups, effect size, and compositional skewness, provide guidance for designing studies to maximize power to detect compositional effects. Discussion addresses composition in general, especially how “deep” characteristics become manifest and meaningful during interaction.

Lesson Plan Evaluation Rating Scale

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorothy J. Musselwhite ◽  
Brian C. Wesolowski
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Plan Evaluation

scholarly journals Assisting Students Learning Experiences Using an Augmented Reality Model Framework

2020 ◽  
pp. 146-151
Author(s):  
Rommel E. Balcita ◽  
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Thelma D. Palaoag
Keyword(s):  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Ar Model ◽  
Model Framework ◽  
Real Objects ◽  
Frequent Response ◽  
Statistical Mode ◽  
Learning Through Experience

In learning through experience there are so many techniques that can be used in order to learn and master skills. Strategies used for learning may be in the form of presentation, multimedia, simulation or hands-on. Others might prefer combination of strategies both being able to hear and/or see the actual or real object of machines, tools or equipment. There are advanced visual technologies available in the internet to choose from but most are not designed to the learning process in a school. Augmented reality is an emerging advance technology that shows a lot of use and opportunity as a tool for learning and enhancing experience. AR can simulate real objects into models that be used for education. This study aims to experiment on an AR engine created using the AR model framework to enhance the learning experiences of students in the different learning strategies used in this study. The experiment is focused to find the significant differences of not having and having an AR model into the learning/teaching strategy. To analyze the data frequency, statistical mode is used to find the most frequent response to interpret the nominal and ordinal categories of the variables. The results of using the AR model framework significantly improved the learning experiences of the participants.

scholarly journals The Impact of Online Training on Saudi Medical Students’ Attitudes, Awareness, and Use of Language Learning Strategies in Relation to their Developing Autonomy

2016 ◽  
pp. 4-15
Author(s):  
Sahar Alzahrani ◽  
Julie Watson
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Strategy Training ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Language Learning Strategies ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

In the context of ongoing debate about the relationship between strategy training and autonomous learning, this study set out in the belief that they are inextricably linked and sought to explore three important aspects of learner strategy development more deeply. An experiment was designed to investigate the effectiveness of learner training with three groups of Saudi students taking a course in English for Medical Purposes: control (no treatment), offline (treatment delivered on paper), and online (online treatment). The treatments used supplementary learning material focused on language learning strategies (LLS). The design and the delivery of the treatments was informed by Rubin, Chamot, Harris, and Anderson (2007), Cohen (1998), Murphy and Hurd (2011), and Murphy (2008a). This paper sought to answer three research questions related to the impact of learner training on students’ attitudes, awareness, and use of LLS in relation to their autonomous abilities after exposure to the treatment. Qualitative data from students’ reflective writings, interviews and focus group discussion was used to answer these questions. For the two treatment groups, the treatment impact was found to be positive in relation to the research questions and negative in the control. The online group outperformed the offline one in all the three investigated aspects.

Metacognition in Higher Education

2017 ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Elena Railean
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Third Way ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Holistic Integration ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Open Content

Globalization forces Higher Education to adopt metacognition towards successful learning strategies for teacher training, students' learning and content(s) development. Researchers and practitioners use metacognition to study principles of educational system(s), learning environment(s), open content(s), and all possible processes (e.g. metacognitive, psycho-motoric, didactic, assessment etc.). Existing efforts can be divided into three categories: 1) separate strategy and tactics; 2) a holistic integration of strategy in existing successful practices, and 3) frontier research in university pedagogy. This chapter explores the third way. Within the context of the interest in metacognition and successful learning strategies in higher education, the chapter critically explores the 21st century theory and practice of the academic learning and synthesis responses to the following research questions: What is the correlation between theory and practice in Higher Education? What models are required? The conclusion is provided and future research directions are emphasized.

EXAMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS' GENDER ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TOWARDS THEIR CHILDREN (A TURKISH EXAMPLE)

2007 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 1221-1234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sibel Erkal ◽  
Zeynep Copur ◽  
Nuri Dogan ◽  
Sukran Safak
Keyword(s):  
Gender Roles ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Sex Role ◽  
Turkish Version ◽  
Bem Sex Role Inventory ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Relationship

This study was planned and conducted in order to determine parents' gender roles and their influence on children and their attitudes towards responsibility. The study involved 600 people (405 men, 195 women) selected through a random sampling method from a total of 3536 staff from Hacettepe University. The instruments used in this study consisted of 4 parts: personal information survey, responsibility and satisfaction surveys, and the adapted Turkish version of the Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI). Two-way ANOVA (2 × 4 factorial design) methods were used for the research questions. According to the results of the study, it is evident that mothers are more involved in childcare than fathers. However, gender roles, classified as “androgynous”, “masculine”, “feminine” and “undifferentiated”, do not seem to have a significant effect on the amount of time a parent spends with his/her children.

scholarly journals Connecting the World: The Quality of Teachihg and Learning Process Reflected from Students’ Creativity on Micro Teaching Subject

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 227-241
Author(s):  
Rohmat Rohmat
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Instructional System ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Education Major ◽  
The World

Abstract This research is intended to see students’ creativity level on microteaching subject of Islamic Education Major Program Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teachers’ Training of IAIN Surakarta in 2015. This research was descriptive. The 6th semester students of Islamic Education Major Program were the participants of this research in micro teaching class. Interview and document were used as the instruments with the microteaching lecturer as the informant. Interactive analysis was applied for data analysis. The results show that the quality of students’ creativity in developing lesson plan as follows: (1)The lesson plan (RPP) developed before teaching improves learning quality (2)the interactive activities mentioned in the lesson plan (RPP) contain the learning strategies and facilities encouraging teaching and learning process (3)learning goals were achieved during the teaching and learning process. (4)the learning techniques is associated with the component of instructional system (5)teaching media was used to conduct conducive learning situation (6)some contents emphasized in the lesson plan (RPP) were suitable with the instructions existed in course book and curriculum (7)some specific activities done by the students in the learning process are their ways to master the materials they taught (8)The learning focus is emphasized on PAIKEM (Active, Innovative, Creative, Effective, and Fun Learning) and on evaluation to check the result, process, and comprehensible instruction. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kreatifitas siswa pada pembelajaran micro teaching pada jurusan Pendidikan Agama Islam, Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan IAIN Surakarta tahun 2015. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa mata kuliah micro teaching semester VI. Instrumen penelitian yang digunakan adalah wawancara dan dokumen yang mana dosen mata kuliah tersebut menjadi informan penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kreatifitas para siswa pada matakuliah micro teaching sebagai berikut: 1)Pembuatan RPP dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran. 2)kegiatan interaktif yang tertera dalam RPP berisi langkah-langkah strategi pembelajaran interaktif dan fasilitas yang mendukung proses belajar mengajar; 3)tujuan didapatkan dalam proses belajar mengajar. 4)teknik pembelajaran dilakukan dan disesuaikan dengan kandungan dari sistem instruksional. 5)penggunaan media ajar kondusif. 6)penekanan yang dipaparkan dalam RPP disesuaikan dnegan instruksi yang ada dalam buku dan kurikulum. 7)hal-hal spesifik yang dilakukan para mahasiswa dalam proses pembelajaran merupakan strategi untuk menguasai materi yang akan diajarkan. 8)fokus dalam pembelajaran ditekankan pada PAIKEM (Pembelajaran Aktif, Inovatif, Kreatif, Efektif, dan Menyenangkan) dan evaluasi untuk mengetahui hasil, proses, dan instruksi yang komprehensif. How to Cite : Rohmat. (2016) Connecting the World: The Quality of Teachihg and Learning Process Reflected from Students’ Creativity on Micro Teaching Subject. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society, 3(2), 227-241. doi:10.15408/tjems.v3i2.4062. Permalink/DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15408/tjems.v3i2.4062

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