Green Technology: A Must or a Need in TVET Education in Malaysia?

Green Technology is seen as the optimal solution in addressing most of the environmental issues affecting our society today. The movement towards green technology will undoubtedly change the labour market. Although, there were numerous studies been done in regards to green technology but the question remains unanswered when it comes to Vocational Colleges in Malaysia. Therefore, the main goal of this current study is to investigate and develop an in-depth exploration of the need of incorporating Green Technology in one of the most prominent TVET institutions in Malaysia which is the Vocational Colleges. The study uses exploratory sequential mixed method as the research design but only the qualitative approach is being selected to be discussed in this paper. Hence, we report the findings conducted through semi-structured interview by interviewing 7 industrial players in TVET, associated with Vocational Colleges in Malaysia. In relation to the main findings from this study, we found that all 7 participants believe that there is a need to incorporate green technology in the curriculum of Vocational Colleges as to upgrade and fulfill the industry’s needs. Taken together, this finding suggests that educational reform may be the most important tool in the future of green technology in Vocational Colleges and by all means it is defined as a need rather than a must

Experts’ Opinion Matters! Green Technology Elements for Construction Technology in Vocational Colleges

Green Technology refers to clean energy production, the use of alternative fuels, and technologies that are less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels. It has garnered a significant amount of interest due to increasing awareness about the impacts of climate change and the depletion of natural resources. While the buildings emit more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases than other industries, the use of Green Technology will be able to reduce human impacts on the natural environment and prevent climate change. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the Green Technology Elements for Construction Technology in Vocational College that is seen fundamental as these students will be in the construction workforce in the future. The study was conducted using the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) involving a combination of 20 experts with various expertise from a heterogeneous group. A set of questionnaires using a 7-point Likert Scale was formed based on expert interviews in the first phase of this study and the data obtained were then analysed using triangular fuzzy numbers and ranking for each variable was determined using the defuzzification process. The findings showed that all elements listed reached the experts’ consensus. Expert consensus also found that the Carbon Initiatives element ranked first meanwhile the Introduction to Green Technology element ranked last in the list of elements. These elements are agreed upon in preparing academically exemplary individuals while ensuring every graduate from Vocational College, especially from the Construction Technology course is equipped with job-ready skills to tackle real-life problems. 

Tahap kualiti penyeliaan pengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam bilik darjah dengan efikasi guru di SK Zon Batu Anam, Segamat

The purpose of research is to determine the level of quality teaching and learning supervision with teacher’s efficacy among national primary school teacher’s from Zon Batu Anam, Segamat by gender, length of service and level of education and to determine the relationship between the level of quality teaching and learning supervision with teacher’s efficacy. Selected number of respondent is 123 from 8 selected national schools in Zon Batu Anam, Segamat. The questionnnaire consist of three sections designed to obtain respondents’ demographic information, quality teaching and learning supervision and teacher’s efficacy. In the context of the study, quality supervision requires knowledge, interpersonal skills, and technical skills. The pilot study indicated the reliability of the items was high with Alpha Cronbach index shown at 0.961. Data were analysed using SPSS Version 20.0 to calculate the mean, standard deviation, percentage, t-test, Pearson Correlation, and ANOVA. The results showed overall mean score the level of quality teaching and learning supervision was high with the mean score 3.83 and level of teacher’s efficacy was at 3.95. The results showed that there is no significant differences between level of quality teaching and learning supervision with gender and level of education but there’s a significant difference for the length of service. The results also showed that there is no significant differences between teacher’s efficacy with all mentioned demographic information. The findings from this study indicated that the relationship between teacher’s efficacy and the level of quality teaching and learning supervision is weak. Meanwhile, p=0.001 < a = 0.05 which concluded that there is a significant relationship between level of quality teaching and learning supervision and teacher’s efficacy among the teachers from national schools in Zon Batu Anam, Segamat

Green Technology and Vocational College: A Preliminary Study

Green technology is an environmental technology and critical to the future of our society. Its main significance is to find the means to produce technology in ways that do not damage or deplete the Earth’s natural resources. Although, many studies have been conducted pertaining to green technology, but it remains unclear when it comes to the knowledge, attitude and practices of the students from vocational colleges in Malaysia. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the level of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding green technology among vocational colleges students. The study was conducted quantitatively using survey involving 183 students from 4 vocational colleges in Johor. A set of questionnaires was administered face to face and the data obtained were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and one-way ANOVA through Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 23. The findings revealed the level of knowledge on green technology is average (mean=3.07), meanwhile level of attitude (mean=3.60) and practices on green technology (mean=4.00) are high among vocational colleges students. The findings also added that there is no significant difference in vocational colleges students’ education level with knowledge, attitude and practices of green technology. It also demonstrated that there is no significant difference in vocational colleges students’ undertaken courses with knowledge, attitude and practices of green technology. These findings are based on the notion that increasing knowledge will further influence behaviour change regarding green technology among vocational colleges students.  These vocational colleges students are the future skilled and semi-skilled workers in the country and are future generation and therefore it is obligatory to inculcate them with knowledge, attitude and practices of green technology

Green Technology: a must or a need in TVET Education in Malaysia?

Green Technology is seen as the optimal solution in addressing most of the environmental issues affecting our society today. The movement towards green technology will undoubtedly change the labour market. Although, there were numerous studies been done in regards to green technology but the question remains unanswered when it comes to Vocational Colleges in Malaysia. Therefore, the main goal of this current study is to investigate and develop an in-depth exploration of the need of incorporating Green Technology in one of the most prominent TVET institutions in Malaysia which is the Vocational Colleges. The study uses exploratory sequential mixed method as the research design but only the qualitative approach is being selected to be discussed in this paper. Hence, we report the findings conducted through semi-structured interview by interviewing 7 industrial players in TVET, associated with Vocational Colleges in Malaysia. In relation to the main findings from this study, we found that all 7 participants believe that there is a need to incorporate green technology in the curriculum of Vocational Colleges as to upgrade and fulfill the industry’s needs. Taken together, this finding suggests that educational reform may be the most important tool in the future of green technology in Vocational Colleges and by all means it is defined as a need rather than a must

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A PRELIMINARY STUDY AMONG TRAINEE TEACHERS IN INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAMPUS

In the age of globalization, Inclusive Education (IE) aims to foster engagement and provide opportunities for Students with Special Education Needs (SEN) to get involved in academic and extracurricular activities alongside mainstream students. However, there is still societal prejudice against an integrated education system that can help Students with Special Education Needs (SEN) succeed, particularly among trainee teachers. Therefore, this research was carried out to measure trainee teachers' level of understanding in terms of knowledge and readiness in implementing Inclusive Education. This study was conducted quantitatively using a survey involving 204 trainee teachers from Bachelor of Teaching Degree Program (PISMP) (June 2020, Year 3, Semester II) offered Inclusive Education course majoring in Design and Technology (RBT), Mathematics, Science, Islamic Education, Malay Studies and TESL. A set of questionnaires using 5-point Likert Scale was administered online using Google Forms and the data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics, namely mean and standard deviation through Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 29. The most obvious finding to emerge from the analysis is that the level of knowledge (mean=4.44, SD=0.62) and readiness (mean=4.14, SD=0.81) in understanding of Inclusive Education (IE) is high among trainee teachers in Institute of Teacher Education, Technical Education Campus (IPGKPT).The findings of this research will critically examine and provide deeper insights on improvements that can be made for both practitioners and policy-makers to achieve the goal to integrate 75% of Students with Special Education Needs (SEN) into Inclusive Education by 2025 as stated in the Malaysian Education Blueprint (2013 - 2025)

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A PRELIMINARY STUDY AMONG TRAINEE TEACHERS IN INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, TECHNICAL EDUCATION CAMPUS

In the age of globalization, Inclusive Education (IE) aims to foster engagement and provide opportunities for Students with Special Education Needs (SEN) to get involved in academic and extracurricular activities alongside mainstream students. However, there is still societal prejudice against an integrated education system that can help Students with Special Education Needs (SEN) succeed, particularly among trainee teachers. Therefore, this research was carried out to measure trainee teachers' level of understanding in terms of knowledge and readiness in implementing Inclusive Education. This study was conducted quantitatively using a survey involving 204 trainee teachers from Bachelor of Teaching Degree Program (PISMP) (June 2020, Year 3, Semester II) offered Inclusive Education course majoring in Design and Technology (RBT), Mathematics, Science, Islamic Education, Malay Studies and TESL. A set of questionnaires using 5-point Likert Scale was administered online using Google Forms and the data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics, namely mean and standard deviation through Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 29. The most obvious finding to emerge from the analysis is that the level of knowledge (mean=4.44, SD=0.62) and readiness (mean=4.14, SD=0.81) in understanding of Inclusive Education (IE) is high among trainee teachers in Institute of Teacher Education, Technical Education Campus (IPGKPT).The findings of this research will critically examine and provide deeper insights on improvements that can be made for both practitioners and policy-makers to achieve the goal to integrate 75% of Students with Special Education Needs (SEN) into Inclusive Education by 2025 as stated in the Malaysian Education Blueprint (2013 - 2025)