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The Implementation of Cooperative Training in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges of Oromia
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
43-48
Received:
15 May 2016
Accepted:
2 June 2016
Published:
21 June 2016
Abstract: The intent of this study was to examine the extent of the implementation of cooperative training in Technical Vocational and Education and Training Colleges of Oromia, Ethiopia. To achieve this purpose, researcher used mixed research design, quantitative and qualitative. The participants of the study for quantitative data includes: 77 (36.73%) trainers, 49 (48.89%) leaders and 74 (23.44%) level-4, 2014 trainees a total of 200 respondents and 1 TVET agency outcome based training process owner, 6 District TVET representatives, 6 Deans, 6 outcome based TVET colleges process owners and 6 industry representatives to obtain qualitative data. Quantitative data obtained were analyzed by applying descriptive statistics (i.e., mean, standard deviation and percentage) and inferential statistics (One-way ANOVA) and the qualitative data was analyzed with the help of themes to view a clear picture of the issue understudy. The study result showed that their exist weak collaborative work culture among TVET colleges and that of industries and TVET colleges under the study did not adequately sorted out potential industrial partner and established full collaboration with them. Hence, the study recommended the importance establishing and maintaining networks of partners for the delivery of cooperative training, feedback on the quality of TVET programs and facilitating the employment opportunity of TVET graduates.
Abstract: The intent of this study was to examine the extent of the implementation of cooperative training in Technical Vocational and Education and Training Colleges of Oromia, Ethiopia. To achieve this purpose, researcher used mixed research design, quantitative and qualitative. The participants of the study for quantitative data includes: 77 (36.73%) trai...
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Checking of New Vocabulary Instruction Improves Iranian Female Intermediate Students’ Pronunciation
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
49-52
Received:
20 December 2015
Accepted:
5 January 2016
Published:
30 June 2016
Abstract: Pronunciation is an important concept in Second language learning. In this article at first I selected 30 girl students randomly. They are intermediate level. Then I took an oral exam in order to find their level in pronunciation. Most of the students didn’t get good marks. Then during classes, teacher checked students’ pronunciation and check instruction of new vocabularies one by one. Students practiced instructions themselves. After that, I got a post-test and calculate differences between post-test and pre-test. At last, I resulted in improving students pronunciation. In conclusion, students can pronounce better by checking instructions.
Abstract: Pronunciation is an important concept in Second language learning. In this article at first I selected 30 girl students randomly. They are intermediate level. Then I took an oral exam in order to find their level in pronunciation. Most of the students didn’t get good marks. Then during classes, teacher checked students’ pronunciation and check inst...
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An Empirial Study on the Effectiveness of Entrepreneurship Education in Developing Entrepreneurial Intention Among Malaysian University Students
Parimala Rengiah,
Ilham Sentosa
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
53-61
Received:
7 May 2016
Accepted:
24 May 2016
Published:
30 June 2016
Abstract: Entrepreneurship education has been the focus in the Malaysian universities and entrepreneurial intentions have been proven as the primary predictors for future entrepreneurial behaviour among the students. Structural equation modelling is proposed as the methodology for the study as ‘entrepreneurial intentions’ is a ‘latent’ or ‘unobservable’ behaviour. A hypothetical model was developed for the study. Data was collected from 396 university students and analysed using structural equation modelling through AMOS 22.0. The model was tested through a two-stage SEM. The first stage was tested using a confirmatory factor analysis to evaluate constructs of validity and all CFA on constructs were tested for goodness fit of the structural model. The data was analysed with the conclusion and findings together with the implications of theory and practice. The paper discusses the recommendations for the study with regard to how entrepreneurship curricula and teaching methodologies should be improved and the roles of Malaysian universities in promoting entrepreneurship. Methods of how students’ attitudes could be changed towards entrepreneurship, the roles of the government, SMEs, financial institutions and the parents of students towards a entrepreneurial society have been discussed. The limitations for the study and suggestions for further research have been proposed.
Abstract: Entrepreneurship education has been the focus in the Malaysian universities and entrepreneurial intentions have been proven as the primary predictors for future entrepreneurial behaviour among the students. Structural equation modelling is proposed as the methodology for the study as ‘entrepreneurial intentions’ is a ‘latent’ or ‘unobservable’ be...
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Students' Beliefs About Mathematics Learning and Problem Solving: The Case of Grade Eleven Students in West Arsi Zone, Ethiopia
Mulugeta Atnafu Ayele,
Tesfu Belachew Dadi
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
62-70
Received:
20 May 2016
Accepted:
26 May 2016
Published:
30 June 2016
Abstract: Currently, there is a strong political focus in Ethiopia on science, engineering, and mathematics. This to be efficient and practical strong mathematics knowledge, which is built through effective mathematics learning and problem solving, is momentous. For this in turn students’ beliefs about mathematics learning and problem solving play an important role; since students’ beliefs are vital forces in students’ mathematics learning and problem solving. Therefore, investigating students’ beliefs about mathematics learning and problem solving is essential in educational research. To address the problem quantitative approach using survey design was employed. The data was collected from four schools in West Arsi Zone using multistage sampling. The quantitative data obtained was analyzed using mean and independent samples t-test. Consequently, this study displayed that students’ beliefs about mathematics learning, and students’ beliefs about mathematics problem solving, were neutral; and there was statistically significant difference in students’ beliefs about mathematics learning and problem solving according to stream, and parents’ residence. However, even though the mean of students’ beliefs about mathematics learning and problem solving for male students was greater than that of female students, there was no statistically significant difference between male and female students in their beliefs about mathematics learning and problem solving.
Abstract: Currently, there is a strong political focus in Ethiopia on science, engineering, and mathematics. This to be efficient and practical strong mathematics knowledge, which is built through effective mathematics learning and problem solving, is momentous. For this in turn students’ beliefs about mathematics learning and problem solving play an importa...
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Interdisciplinary in Costume Design the Application of Compound Talents
Zheng Jingjing,
Ruan Jinhua,
Hu Shouzhong
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
71-74
Received:
27 October 2015
Accepted:
13 November 2015
Published:
6 July 2016
Abstract: The comprehensive quality of the clothing market for dress design talents, ability demand is higher and higher, and the single costume design talents knowledge framework, which requires the domestic institutions of higher learning of clothing talent costume design professional learning, not only to consolidate the knowledge, also need to learn and clothing cross discipline, due to too many related disciplines, need to interdisciplinary screening. This article through the literature search, interdisciplinary extraction phase factor, then the research method. Main factors analysis method of Spss software is used to determine the main and the clothing design disciplines, which in turn to fashion design talent training mode, can hope to talent cultivation in the clothing design a certain reference value.
Abstract: The comprehensive quality of the clothing market for dress design talents, ability demand is higher and higher, and the single costume design talents knowledge framework, which requires the domestic institutions of higher learning of clothing talent costume design professional learning, not only to consolidate the knowledge, also need to learn and ...
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Teaching Reform in Biochemistry - Facing the Washington Accord and Engineering Accreditation
Chang Chen,
Chen Zhao,
Bingwu Wang
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2016
Pages:
75-80
Received:
10 June 2016
Accepted:
21 June 2016
Published:
15 July 2016
Abstract: China was accepted as provisional status of the Washington Accord with full voting rights in 2013. After that, the major of "Pharmaceutical Engineering" in Beijing University of Chemical Technology applied for the engineering accreditation first as an example in China. The graduate attribute (GA) is the most important to judge whether a major can pass the accreditation. Biochemistry plays an important role on helping students reaching the standards mentioned in GA. In order to reach this goal, some reforms in teaching have been conducted based on GA. Reforms include expended learning, heuristic teaching, student-centered teaching, database construction, outside class education, etc. After reforms, classroom was more active, students got more training and improvements outside classroom, and their satisfaction to this course increased. The results could provide some references and offer a model to other universities or majors to make adjustments for engineering accreditation, and thus to comprehensively improve the quality of engineering education in China.
Abstract: China was accepted as provisional status of the Washington Accord with full voting rights in 2013. After that, the major of "Pharmaceutical Engineering" in Beijing University of Chemical Technology applied for the engineering accreditation first as an example in China. The graduate attribute (GA) is the most important to judge whether a major can p...
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