The purpose of this study was to identify the status (focal areas, intensity, and usefulness) of novice Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher participation in professional development compared to novice teachers from other subject matter areas. Additionally, this study examined relationship between the most in need criteria (qualified to teach from alternative certification, lack of practicum experience and having less teaching experience) and the intensity of novice CTE teachers' participation in professional development. In order to achieve these objectives, this study analyzed the data from the 2011- 2012 National School and Staffing Survey (SASS). A total of7,510 samples in the dataset were selected for the analysis, as they meet with the novice teachers' criteria (had five years or less teaching experience). From that number, 730 of them were novice CTE teachers, while the rest were non-CTE novices. The data has been analyzed using descriptive, binomial logistic, and multin.....

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Technical and vocational education is no longer a "second class" option in the eye of the community because of its significant role in producing human capital for industries. Hence, consistent efforts have been done by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to enhance the students’ skills and capability. Recently, a lot of graduates are unable to secure a job after graduating because of a failure to meet the employer's expectation. The reasons are because employers normally have their preference criteria in recruitment, such as having a good employability skills. Therefore, this concept paper has been developed in order to study the importance of generic skills in improving the employability of Malaysian vocational students. The "CareerEDGE" model have been used to further discuss the relevant generic skills needed by TVET students in Malaysia. In addition, the elements of generic skills that are important to vocational students will be identified then it.....

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Technological advances have led to a change in teaching strategies applied in Technical and Vocational settings. An effective teaching strategy is needed to address issues encountered in the traditional learning process of Electronics Technology Students at Malaysian Vocational College. Blended learning is one of the best teaching strategies for Electronic Technology courses as it is in line with the 21st-century learning, especially in promoting student-centred and life-long learning. This study looks at the impact of an Inquiry-Based Blended Learning (IBBL) module on the students achievement in the Industrial Electronics Equipment Problem Solving (IEEPS) Course, in an Electronic Technology Program. This study uses an experimental study design through the quasi-experimental method to evaluate the effectiveness of the module. The comparison of achievement between an experimental group and a control group was conducted based on the pre-test and post-test protocol. The findings of the ev.....

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