Conference paper Gold Open Access 2010

A sustainable framework for Technical and Vocational education in Malaysia

MA
Minghat, Asnul Dahar Bin
 RM
Ruhizan, M. Y.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
Conference · Vol. 9 · pp. 1233-1237
Abstract

This study was undertaken to determine the elements of Sustainable Development in Technical and Vocational subjects and to develop the framework of sustainable Technical and Vocational subjects in secondary school in Malaysia. This research was carried out using a qualitative research method that involved participation from 12 experts purposively chosen according to their positions. Interviews guided by interview protocol were employed in data gathering. The findings revealed 16 elements that contributed to the framework. These elements are creativity, innovation, networks and partnerships, staff development programme, teaching methods, generic skills, industrial relations and internships, counseling, entrepreneurship, ICT skills, interest, recognition, knowledge, competency based training, articulation, and commitment of management. © 2010 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

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Sustainable development Delphi study technical and vocational education vocational subjects

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Author Affiliations
Faculty of Education, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
Funding & Acknowledgements
Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, MOHE
The twelve panel experts were eight academic staffs from Institutes of Higher Education, a lecturer from the ITE, two education officers from the Ministry of Education, and a specialist teacher.
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