Responsiveness of Sorsogon State College School of Graduate Studies and its Graduates to Community Needs

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tarcela F. Detera ◽  
Magdalena M. Ocbian ◽  
Esperanza F. Carranza
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
State College ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Frequency Counts

The study primarily aims to determine the responsiveness of the Sorsogon State College School of Graduate Studies and its graduates to community needs. The respondents are 59 graduates for SY 2002 to 2007 and 29 employers. Data was taken using documentary analysis, survey questionnaire and unstructured interview. Statistical tools were frequency counts, percentage and mean. Results revealed that 44% of the respondents are employed at DepEd, 36% are with SUCs, 15% are with the LGUs while 5% are employed at private HEIs. Most have been promoted after earning a master’s degree. Findings also showed that the SGS are responsive to the various stakeholders in the community along the VMGO and curricular offerings. Along research, the graduates have limited researches, but these are very much congruent to the needs of the clients. Along professional development, the graduates performed their functions very satisfactorily. Moreover, they also respond to the community as speakers and members of various organizations and participate actively in various projects and activities.   Keywords – Social Sciences, community needs, documentary analysis, Sorsogon State College, Philippines

scholarly journals MAGISTRANTŪROS STUDIJŲ PROGRAMA KARJEROS EDUKOLOGIJA: MODERNUS POŽIŪRIS Į KARJEROS VALDYMĄ [MASTER’S DEGREE STUDY PROGRAMME CAREER EDUCATION: MODERN POSITION TO CAREER MANAGEMENT]

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-106
Author(s):  
Dalia Augienė ◽  
Vincentas Lamanauskas
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Career Education ◽  
Career Planning ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Professional Orientation ◽  
Study Programme ◽  
Orientation Information ◽  
Master’S Degree

Lithuanian economic success mostly depends not on how much of the youth graduate studies in higher education, but on that, if each of them in their activity and working world finds a place corresponding mostly to their demands and abilities. Therefore, effectively provided professional orientation, information, consultation and career projection and planning services become important both for education system and for labour market and their interaction. Namely, these services help to better use human resources, because favourable conditions are formed for people ability and interest compatibility with current learning and occupation possibilities. Professional consultation and orientation, career planning services have to be the most important element of learning and occupation policy at national, regional and local levels, also a constitutive part of labour market policy. Second stage (master’s degree) study programme in social sciences Career Education carried out in Siauliai university prepares career specialists, able to understand career process in a modern way and provide professional orientation, information, consultation and planning services. During the studies it is sought to form conditions for the person to acquire university master’s degree in social sciences (education) based on direction related scientific research, assuring educational culture continuation, conforming to the newest technology level, corresponding to lifelong learning and harmonious development attitudes. Keywords: career education, professional orientation, study programme, vocational guidance.

scholarly journals SSC Graduate Students’ Difficulties in Doing Research

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena M. Ocbian ◽  
Michael P. Gamba
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Design Data ◽  
State College

Research has become an integral part of learning. Thus, students’ capabilities of doing research need to be strengthened. The study aimed to determine the difficulties of students at Sorsogon State College, Philippines-School of Graduate Students which may serve as a basis for an intervention program. Respondents in this study are the 93 students who have taken Research Methodology subject at SSC School of Graduate Studies. It utilized the descriptive-developmental research design. Data gathering was primarily done through survey questionnaire and supplemented with unstructured interview and focus group discussion. Descriptive statistics was utilized to summarize the data. Results showed that the respondents encountered much difficulty in conceptualizing a research problem/ title, looking for and reviewing related literature and studies, determining the correct research methodology and procedures to be used, determining the appropriate statistical tools, gathering the data, and analyzing and interpreting the data. Among the factors identified which hinder them from doing research are heavy teaching loads, lack of motivation and commitment, and financial constraints. There are interventions that are proposed to enhance the students’ capabilities in conducting quality researches.

Perception of irrigation farmers’ livelihood on a changing climate in the Upper West region of Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-36
Author(s):  
E. Amankwah, V. Hans-Jürgen
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Food Production ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Crop Failure ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Changing Climate ◽  
West Region ◽  
Irrigation Practice

Agriculture in the Upper West region is primarily subsistence and rain-fed, and irrigation practice is significantly furrow andthe use of traditional watering can. This historical approach to agriculture is predicted to suffer severe setbacks due to climatechange. This research therefore explores farmers’ perception of climate change and its impact and how the farmers can cope withthe changing climate. The primary data was gathered through field observation, interviews and administration of questionnairesto about 400 irrigation farmers in three districts of the Upper West region. The data was analysed using 1. Statistical Packagefor Social Sciences (SPSS) and basic statistical tools. It was discovered that 62% of the farmers had no formal education withmajority above 50 years of age. Over 80% have observed rising temperatures and declining rainfall over the last few decades.This has led to higher evaporation and siltation of irrigation dams, higher transpiration of crops and water stress resultingin low crop yield, crop failure and food insecurity. The research also highlights anthropogenic activities that have influencedclimate variability and food production in the region. The research was concluded with suggested strategies to facilitate farmers’adaptation to climate variability.

scholarly journals A SAÚDE COLETIVA: CONTRIBUIÇÕES PARA A PÓS-GRADUAÇÃO BRASILEIRA

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (14) ◽  
Author(s):  
Everardo Duarte Nunes
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Social History ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Graduate Course ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Historical Aspects ◽  
Palabras Clave

Após 55 anos do Parecer Sucupira, número 997/65, este artigo analisa brevemente a pós-graduação e sua história e a contribuição especial e diferenciada da Saúde Coletiva, não apenas no campo das ciências da saúde, mas também na pós-graduação como um todo. O artigo baseia-se na literatura em geral e especificamente para o campo da Saúde Coletiva e áreas conexas - epidemiologia, ciências sociais em saúde e planejamento. O artigo aborda primeiro aspectos históricos da pós-graduação, depois o conceito de Saúde Coletiva e sua trajetória histórica, institucional e pedagógica e, finalmente, suas contribuições. Palavras-chave: Parecer Sucupira; Cursos de Pós-Graduação; Saúde Coletiva; História Social; Institucionalização   Abstract COLLECTIVE HEALTH: CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BRAZILIAN POSTGRADUATE After 55 years of the Sucupira Report, number 997/65, this article briefly analyses the graduate course and its history and the special and differentiated contribution of Collective Health not only to the field of health sciences, but also to graduate studies as a whole. The study is based on the published literature on general graduate courses and specifically for the field of Collective Health and connected areas - epidemiology, social sciences in health and planning. The article first addresses historical aspects of graduate studies, then the concept of Collective Health and its historical, institutional and pedagogical trajectory and finally its contributions are listed. Key words: Sucupira Report; Graduate Courses; Collective Health; Social History; Institucionalisation Resumen SALUD COLECTIVA: CONTRIBUCIONES A ESTUDIOS DE POSGRADO BRASILEÑOS Después de 55 años de Informe Sucupira, número 997/65, este artículo analiza brevemente el curso de posgrado y su historia y la contribución especial y diferenciada de la salud colectiva, no solo en el campo de las ciencias de la salud, sino también en los estudios de posgrado como un todo. El artículo se basa en la literatura en general y específicamente para el campo de la salud colectiva y áreas relacionadas: epidemiología, ciencias sociales en salud y planificación. El artículo primero discute los aspectos históricos de los estudios de posgrado, luego el concepto de Salud Colectiva y su trayectoria histórica, institucional y pedagógica y, finalmente, sus contribuciones. Palabras clave: Informe Sucupira; Cursos de postgrado; Salud colectiva; Historia social; Institucionalización

scholarly journals Internationalization in Canadian Higher Education: Experiences of International Students in a Master’s Program

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaobin Li ◽  
Patrick Tierney
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Master's Program ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
Canadian Higher Education ◽  
Positive Statements ◽  
Higher Education Experiences

The purpose of this study was to understand the preferences and experiences of international students in a Canadian master’s degree program. We collected data from 38 students in the program through a survey questionnaire, which asked research participants these questions: Why did they leave their own countries for education? Why did they select Canada? Did they plan to stay in Canada after graduation? The questionnaire also asked participants to indicate whether they agreed with 26 positive statements about the program. In addition, participants were invited to make comments about the program. Participants thought Canada had quality education and a safe environment, and most participants believed that they had a positive experience of undertaking graduate studies in Canada. Over half of them indicated that they plan to stay in Canada upon graduation. Based on the findings, we made recommendations on how to improve the program.

Young Seafarers on Board International Vessels: What Life Has Been

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
EMELIZA T. ESTIMO ◽  
JED Y. AZUCENA ◽  
RONNIE C. MONTAÑO
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Job Training ◽  
Feedback Mechanism ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Shipping Company ◽  
Special Project ◽  
On The Job Training ◽  
Gathering Data

Special project cadets are exposed to various experiences as they embark onboardinternational vessels during their on the-Job Training for 12 months. With theaim of getting authentic information relative to their actual lived experiences awayfrom home, this descriptive study sought to determine the problems encountered by company scholars and their coping strategies particularly at work and in their social interaction with their fellow crew. A survey questionnaire and an interviewguide were employed in gathering data. Forty-seven (47) Engine cadets of a groupof shipowners and a particular shipping company who have returned from their12-month apprenticeship revealed that they learned appropriate work valuessuch as flexibility and adaptability, patience and self-control, humility, resilience, stronger sense of responsibility, discipline and perseverance. Vulnerability todifficult situations, homesickness, and mismatched task assignments wereprevailing problems among the cadets. It is recommended that clear measuresmust be done to address issues on discrimination, abuse by authority, emotionaland physical harassment, excessive workloads, and unpaid overtime which havebeen partially revealed in this study. A feedback mechanism is also suggestedfor shipping companies to allow returning cadets to reveal the quality of theirexperiences for the purpose of ensuring a fair and honest management of crewin their fleets.Keywords: Social sciences, seafaring industry, maritime students, On-the-Job Training,descriptive design, Philippines

SELF-EVALUATION METHODOLOGY OF PROGRAMMERS' COMPETITIVENESS IN THE CONTEXT OF LIFELONG EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SELF-DEVELOPMENT

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 169
Author(s):  
Edgars Katans ◽  
Irēna Katane ◽  
Gatis Vītols
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Professional Development ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Evaluation Methodology ◽  
Lifelong Education ◽  
Assessment Methodology ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Self Development ◽  
Professional Self

Contemporary social sciences, including pedagogy and psychology, carry out researches in the field of competitiveness. The more competitive each member of the society is, the more competitive is the society as such. The aim of research was: experimentally approbate the developed methodology for evaluating the competitiveness of programmers. Research methods were: survey as pedagogical experiment, projective method for data obtaining; Wilcoxon test for data processing. The results of the  pedagogical experiment testify that: during the pedagogical experiment,  research participants changed their competitiveness self-assessment. Therefore it is very important to know self-evaluation indicators of professional development because it significant impacts both: programmers notions about professional self-development and competitiveness as result of this development, changing competitiveness self-assessment as well. During the experiment, the participants of the research gained new experience of reflection, reflecting on their professional development, including professionalism, career, in past, present and future, and this reflection experience can serve as a basis for programmer's professional development and adequate competitiveness self-assessment. The experimentally approbated self-assessment methodology of professional development and competitiveness is valid and can be used in further research. 

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