E-portfolio MSC indicator for a virtual learning environment

This study was conducted to identify indicators for the use of e-portfolio for a virtual learning environment in the Malaysian Skills Certification (MSC) system. The approach is through a modified Delphi technique run in three stages. The first stage is analysis of past research material and documents as guidelines in the development of questionnaire items. In the second and third stages, the developed questionnaire is distributed to experts for approval in determining e-portfolio indicators for implementation of the Malaysian Skills Certification system. The sample selected consists of 11 experts in the field of skills certification in Malaysia. Feedback from the experts was analysed using descriptive statistics (mean, median and interquartile range). The findings identify four elements (Assessment, Personal Space, Exhibition and Learning Management) and 32 indicators through a literature review. In conclusion, there are 22 indicators were identified as necessary for the implementation of the use of the e-portfolio in the Malaysian Skills Certification system

Learning transfer at skill institutions' and workplace environment: A conceptual framework

Efficient human resource management and skills development are central to any organization. However, identified less than 15 to 20 percent of the knowledge and skills acquired in trainings were actually applied in workplaces. Lack of awareness and limited skills learned have caused loss of funds invested in training programs and continued to contribute to mismatches in labour issues. Thus, this conceptual paper proposes key aspects of learning transfer required in training institution based on National Occupational Skill Standards (NOSS) system and in workplace environment. A conceptual framework which is based on critical reviews of current approaches in studies of learning transfer has been devised to highlight the relationship between learning transfer and skills training for today’s workplaces. The framework is a scientifically robust framework for transfer of learning at skill institutions. This study is significant in emphasizing the need for appropriate evaluation methods that can assist practitioners at skill institutions to develop learning transfer in a more credible manner

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION READINESS IN MALAYSIA ON THE USE OF E-PORTFOLIOS

This study was conducted to identify the readiness of vocational education on the use of e-portfolios in teaching and learning. The sample selected is composed of 60 teachers and 100 students from two Malaysian skills accreditation center, namely the Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST) and Industrial Training Institute Kuala Lumpur (ILPKL). Aspects studied are (i) the knowledge and skills of the students and instructors in ICT applications, (ii) facilities for the implementation of e-portfolios and (iii) student and instructors perceptions of printed portfolio transformation to electronic portfolio. The approach used to collect data is through questionnaires instrument. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis using SPSS 15.0 (Statistical Packages for Social Science). Results showed that: (i) students and instructors have high basic ICT skills and knowledge, (ii) facilities for the of E-portfolio implementation skills training is satisfactory and (iii) students and instructors view print portfolio transformation to electronic portfolios in vocational education needs to be done. However, students are not skilled in applying information technology in learning and integrating new information with existing information