Implementation of Visuals Arts (Fined and Applied Arts) as Vocational Programmes in Tertiary Institutions: Problems and Prospects

<p>Over the years, Nigeria and indeed world leaders have been battling to combat the raging poverty and unemployment rates. Although vocational education has been identified as a panacea to these, significant studies reporting obstacles to the implementation of visuals arts as vocational education programs in tertiary institutions have remained grossly insufficient. This is the issues addressed in the study. Survey research design was adopted while 200 purposively selected art education and vocational education respondents from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, provided participated in the study. Among others, that the respondents agreed that the problems facing the implementation of visual art in tertiary institutions as a vocational education program range from poor awareness to lack of parental support. Further studies examine from students’ perceptive, on how best to implement visuals arts as vocational education programs are recommended.</p>

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Cultivating Agentic Teacher Identities in the Field of a Teacher Education Program

Brock Education Journal ◽

10.26522/brocked.v25i2.502 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lee Anne Block ◽

Paul Betts

Keyword(s):

Teacher Education ◽

Education Program ◽

Teacher Identity ◽

Teacher Candidates ◽

Teacher Education Program ◽

Teacher Education Programs ◽

Education Programs ◽

Strong Connection ◽

Socially Constructed ◽

The University

Teacher candidates’ individual and collaborative inquiry occurs within multiple and layered contexts of learning. The layered contexts support a strong connection between the practicum and the university and the emergent teaching identities. Our understanding of teacher identity is as situated and socially constructed, yet fluid and agentic. This paper explores how agentic teaching identities emerge within the layered contexts of our teacher education program as examined in five narratives of teacher candidates’ experience. These narratives involve tension, inquiry, successes and risks, as teacher candidates negotiate what is means to learn how to teach, to teach and to critically reflect on knowledge needed to teach. We conclude that navigating teacher identity is a teacher candidate capacity that could be explicitly cultivated by teacher education programs.

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PROFIL KOMPETENSI DAN DAYA SAING LULUSAN STKIP BINA BANGSA GETSEMPENA: STUDI PELACAKAN LULUSAN SEBAGAI BAGIAN DARI UPAYA PENINGKATAN MUTU PERGURUAN TINGGI SWASTA DI ACEH

Visipena Journal ◽

10.46244/visipena.v10i2.516 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 372-383

Author(s):

Intan Kemala Sari ◽

Achyar Munandar ◽

Dellysa Fachraini ◽

Ramazana ◽

Bella Yolanda Putri ◽

...

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Education Program ◽

Tracer Study ◽

Vertical Alignment ◽

Education Programs ◽

Government Programs ◽

Tracer Studies ◽

Assistance Program ◽

Tertiary Institutions ◽

The World

STKIP Bina Bangsa Getsempena (STKIP BBG) is one of the private tertiary institutions in Aceh that was established in 2003. During its 15 years of establishment, STKIP BBG has been through an accreditation program by BAN-PT with good results. Even in 2018, STKIP BBG received an award as the best PT Kopertis XIII version of the high school category. This is inseparable from the support in the implementation of Education programs, reports, and alumni selection programs in their work in the world of work after completing the Education program at STKIP BBG. So far, the implementation of the alumni selection program in the form of tracer studies can capture as much as 20-30% according to the needs of the forms. However, this is felt to still need to be improved in order to improve the quality and relevance of the Education program at STKIP BBG in the future. Therefore, the Advanced Career Center Assistance Program especially tracer study will greatly help get accurate feedback from graduates. The tracer study at STKIP BBG will involve 220 alumni graduating in 2017 using the PDCA approach involving surveyors and alumni groups spread across various regions and islands. The results of the tracer study can at least (1) determine the transition of STKIP BBG graduates in the world of work; (2) mapping horizontal and vertical alignment of STKIP BBG graduates; (3) mapping the competency gaps of graduates and the demands of the world of work; (4) assisting government programs in order to strengthen the monitoring system of PT Indonesia graduates, especially in Aceh. Abstrak STKIP Bina Bangsa Getsempena (STKIP BBG) merupakan salah satu perguruan tinggi swasta di Aceh yang berdiri sejak tahun 2003. Selama 15 tahun pendiriannya, STKIP BBG telah melalui program akreditasi oleh BAN-PT dengan hasil baik. Bahkan pada tahun 2018, STKIP BBG mendapatkan penghargaan sebagai PT terbaik versi Kopertis XIII kategori sekolah tinggi. Hal ini tidak lepas dari dukungan dalam pelaksanaan program-program Pendidikan, pelaporan-pelaporan, serta program penjaringan alumni dalam kiprahnya didunia kerja pasca menyelesaikan program Pendidikan di STKIP BBG. Sejauh ini, pelaksanaan program penjaringan alumni dalam bentuk tracer study dapat menjaring sebanyak 20-30% saja sesuai dengan kebutuhan borang. Namun ini dirasa masih perlu ditingkatkan demi peningkatan mutu dan relevansi program Pendidikan di STKIP BBG di masa yang akan dating. Maka dari itu Program Bantuan Pusat Karir Lanjutan khususnya tracer study akan sangat membantu mendapatkan umpan balik yang akurat dari para lulusan. Tracer study di STKIP BBG akan melibatkan sebanyak 220 alumni yang lulus pada tahun 2017 dengan menggunakan pendekatan PDCA yang melibatkan tenaga surveyor dan grup-grup alumni yang tersebar di berbagai daerah dan kepulauan. Hasil dari tracer study paling tidak dapat (1) mengetahui transisi lulusan STKIP BBG dalam dunia kerja; (2) memetakan keselarasan horizontal dan vertikal lulusan STKIP BBG; (3) memetakan kesenjangan kompetensi lulusan dan tuntutan dunia kerja; (4) membantu program pemerintah dalam rangka memantapkan sistem pemantauan lulusan PT Indonesia khususnya di Aceh. Kata kunci: Perguruan tinggi swasta, pelacakan alumni, perbaikan mutu

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Perceived Challenges of Using Web-Based Library Services by Students in Prof. Festus Aghabgo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

10.31229/osf.io/nx59v ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Esther Ekene Aghauche ◽

Obiora Kingsley Udem ◽

Emeka Kingsley Ogalanya

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Sample Size ◽

Survey Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Library Services ◽

Web Based ◽

Educational Value ◽

Virtual Experience ◽

The University ◽

Descriptive Survey

Purpose: This study investigated the challenges confronting the use of web-based library services in Prof. Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, NnamdiA zikiwe University, Awka.Methodology: The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The population comprised of 4,529 registered student users of the library and the sample size was 200 students accidentally selected while using the library. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection and the data collected were analyzed using mean.Findings: The result revealed that challenges such as lack of awareness of available web-based services, lack of fund and high cost of Internet services among others were confronting the use of web based services in the library.Implications: lack of awareness of available web-based library services as major challenge to the use of the services shows that students were not aware of these services hence the need for academic libraries to market their web-based services.Value/Originality: The study’s educational value rest on the recommendations that the library should create awareness of available web-based services and the university authority should provide more funds to enable the library to fully upgrade its web-based services so that a true virtual experience could be derived from the use of these services.

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An Investigative Study on University Students’ Statistical Literacy in Pakistan

sjesr ◽

10.36902/sjesr-vol3-iss1-2020(159-164) ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 159-164

Author(s):

Anisul Hassan ◽

Dr. Abdul Ghaffar ◽

Dr. Amir Zaman

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Public Sector ◽

University Students ◽

Survey Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Human Life ◽

Statistical Literacy ◽

Education Commission ◽

University Level ◽

The University

The main aim of universities is to conduct research studies on different aspects of human life for the purpose of development and prosperity. In this regard the importance of statistical literacy cannot be denied in every discipline of knowledge. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to investigate the statistical literacy of the university students at BS level. Quantitative survey research design was employed where sample of the study comprised of randomly selected 360 BS level students from 9 public sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan). The data were collected through self-developed instrument namely Instrument for Statistical Literacy (ISL). The study demonstrated that students had low statistical literacy at BS level; it was therefore, recommended that Higher Education Commission of Pakistan may include a significant portion of practical work in the approved curriculum at university level for the enhancement of statistical literacy.

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Evaluation of Field Practices of Building Education Program

International Journal of Education in Mathematics Science and Technology ◽

10.46328/ijemst.2045 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 684-696

Author(s):

Zulkifli Matondang ◽

Harun Sitompul

Keyword(s):

Vocational Education ◽

Education Program ◽

Average Length ◽

State University ◽

Construction Work ◽

Education Programs ◽

Field Practice ◽

The World ◽

Education Field

This research aims to find out the process of implementing field practices in Building Education Program of Faculty of Engineering at Medan State University. The implementation of field practice is one of the implementation of vocational education. Field practice activities for building education programs are conducted through observation and analysis of various problems in building and civil construction observation and analysis of various problems in building and civil construction work. The subjects of the study were students of Building Education Program of Faculty of Engineering at Medan State University who had conducted field practice as many as 34 people in 2019. Based on the results of research and discussion of the implementation of field practice in building education, it is necessary to improve, namely: 1) acceleration of completion, because the average length of field practice is 6.88 months, 2) acceleration of administration process such as correspondence, 3) implementation of field practice conducted during college holidays to be more efficient, 4) The focus of field practice report is quickly determined when guidance with each student, and 5) field practice exam materials around the student's written report. Overall, the results show that the implementation of field practice can improve competence and attitude towards the world of work especially in the field of construction. The implementation of field practice in Building Education Program still needs attention to prepare more competent graduates in the field of building and civil construction.

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Perceived Challenges of Using Web-Based Library Services by Students in Prof. Festus Aghabgo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

10.31234/osf.io/6tfwg ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Esther Ekene Aghauche ◽

Obiora Kingsley Udem ◽

Emeka Kingsley Ogalanya

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Sample Size ◽

Survey Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Library Services ◽

Web Based ◽

Educational Value ◽

Virtual Experience ◽

The University ◽

Descriptive Survey

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TVET Offering Institutions’ Perceptions on TVET Education: The Case of Zimbabwe

The African Review ◽

10.1163/1821889x-12340036 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-28

Author(s):

Albert Makochekanwa ◽

Joburg Mahuyu

Keyword(s):

Vocational Education ◽

Survey Research ◽

Research Design ◽

Education System ◽

Quantitative Research ◽

Vocational Education And Training ◽

Private Institutions ◽

Research Paradigm ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

And Training

Abstract The study examined the perceptions of TVET offering institutions on TVET education in Zimbabwe. The research answered the following three questions: (i) What were the TVET institutions’ views toward technical and vocational education and training in Zimbabwe? (ii) What were the challenges faced by TVET institutions in providing TVET programmes? And (iii) How could TVET activities be enhanced in TVET institutions? To answer these questions, the study adopted the quantitative research paradigm and made use of a descriptive survey research design. The questionnaire was employed as the instrument for collecting data, and was used to get data from 55 government TVET institutions as well as several private institutions. The study found out that perception of community and various stakeholders on TVET educations was diametrically distributed as 50% viewed it negatively while 50% perceived it positively. A number of challenges were enumerated that bedevilled TVET education system in Zimbabwe. Associated recommendations were provided, not only to directly deal with some of the challenges, but also to improve and enhance the overall system.

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Teacher Education Program (B. Ed) in SAARC Countries

Journal of Public Administration and Governance ◽

10.5296/jpag.v2i1.1606 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 134

Author(s):

Munir Ahmed ◽

Muhammad Azeem ◽

Professor Dr. Ibrahim Khalid ◽

Professor Dr. Irshad Ahmad Farrukh ◽

Dr. Fazal Ahmed ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Teacher Education ◽

Education Program ◽

Elementary Teacher ◽

Teacher Education Program ◽

Teacher Education Programs ◽

Elementary Teacher Education ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Education Programs ◽

Research Papers ◽

The University

The objective of the study was to evaluate the present Pre-service Elementary Teacher Education Programs (B. Ed & equivalents) of SAARC Countries to reveal innovative ideas, which may be adopted and adapted in other countries including Pakistan. Reference books, journals, research papers, Encyclopedias of education, yearbooks, national educational policies, internet and such other resources were consulted to have an insight of these nations, their system of education and to retrieve salient features of a good Pre-service Elementary Teacher education program. Questionnaire named as “Questionnaire for Elementary Teacher Education program evaluation” was prepared, preened after pilot study at provincial capitals of Pakistan and presented to a team of local and foreign experts. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted to increase the quality and quantity of responses. In the light of high majority opinions criterion component were finalized. These components in the form of question were sent to the SAARC countries through the relevant Embassies, graduate facilitators, who on my behalf collected data. Collected data was sorted out and matched with the already developed criteria. Result revealed that Indian system of Teacher Education matches the criteria most. Pakistan has many mismatches but Elementary Teacher Education Program offered by the University of Education, Lahore and its associated colleges is bridging this gap successfully. Bhutan, Bangladesh and Maldives are showing improvements. The experiments of Sri Lanka & Nepal have many lessons to learn.

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User education program as determinant of electronic information resources usage in Nimbe Adedipe University Library, Nigeria

The Electronic Library ◽

10.1108/02640471311312410 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 244-255 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Nurudeen Adeniyi Aderibigbe ◽

Bosede Adebimpe Ajiboye

Keyword(s):

Education Program ◽

Information Resources ◽

Survey Method ◽

Education Programs ◽

Electronic Information ◽

Content Type ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Electronic Information Resources ◽

The University ◽

User Education

PurposeThe focus of this study is the development of effective user education programs that will enhance the use of electronic information resources (EIR) in an era of electronic information for the students of the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, which consequently could be adapted for students in other higher institutions of learning.Design/methodology/approachThis study was carried out during the first semester of the 2010/2011 academic session (November 2010 to February 2011), employing a survey method. The target population is postgraduate students (postgraduate diploma, Master's degree and Doctor of Philosophy students) of the seven colleges that run postgraduate programs at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. Of a total population of 330 postgraduate students, 250 postgraduate students were selected randomly using a purposive sampling technique since the student population was not evenly distributed across the colleges. Administration and retrieval of the questionnaire lasted for six weeks.FindingsThe findings of this study have shown that the user education program of Nimbe Adedipe Library is not adequate; the library provides more library orientation than bibliographic instruction and information literacy skills. It was also found that few of the students received training on EIR usage while an analysis of the open‐ended questions revealed that the students got to know how to use electronic resources through their own efforts, periodic training in the library, and through the efforts of some library staff and friends. It was also found that use of EIR has a great impact on the respondents' academic activities, as reflected in their responses, where the students agreed that their academic work would suffer without the use of EIR.Practical implicationsIt is the belief of the researchers that empirical research on the use of library resources is crucial for the design and implementation of user education programs.Originality/valueThe results of this study will be a meaningful addition to the literature of library and information science in the area of user studies.

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PENERAPAN METODE SCAMPER DALAM MENGEMBANGKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH DITINJAU DARI MOTIVASI MAHASISWA PENDIDIKAN MATEMATIKA UNIVERSITAS SEMBILANBELAS NOVEMBER KOLAKA

Jurnal Silogisme Kajian Ilmu Matematika dan Pembelajarannya ◽

10.24269/silogisme.v4i2.2072 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Tahir Tahir ◽

Murniati Murniati

Keyword(s):

Problem Solving ◽

Mathematics Learning ◽

Average Increase ◽

Learning Methods ◽

Problem Solving Skills ◽

Tertiary Institutions ◽

Study Programs ◽

University Level ◽

General Goals ◽

The University

This research is based on learning in tertiary institutions which requires more active, independent and creative learners. of the importance of using appropriate learning methods in mathematics learning at the university level. SCAMPER is a technique that can be used to spark creativity and help overcome challenges that might be encountered in the form of a list of general goals with ideas spurring questions. This research aims to develop students' problem solving skills using the SCAMPER method in terms of student motivation. The population in this study were all semester V students of mathematics education study programs, which were also the research samples. From the analysis of the data it was found that the SCAMPER method was better in developing students' problem solving abilities with an average increase of 0.52 compared to conventional methods with an average increase of 0.45. In addition there is a difference between improving students' problem solving abilities when viewed from their motivation. But there is no interaction between motivational factors and learning methods.

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