This study was conducted to produce an empirical evidence of validity and reliability of the item using a survey questionnaire of learning transfer. Rasch model approach with aided by Winsteps software Version 3.69.1.11 was used to examine the functional items from the reliability and separation of item and respondent, polarity and items fit measuring constructs and standardized residual correlation value. The questionnaire was distributed to 40 trainees from various disciplines at the Centre for Instructor and Advanced Skill Training (CIAST) Shah Alam. The final analysis found that a total of 16 items were eliminated and revealed 81 items that are suitable to measure the five constructs of learning transfer.
This paper discusses in general about the background of the Orang Asli community in Peninsular Malaysia, the rights of the Orang Asli and the challenges the Orang Asli community have to face in sustaining indigenous tourism in Peninsular Malaysia. There are three Orang Asli ethnic groups in Peninsular Malaysia which are the Senoi, the Proto-Malay and the Negrito. Each Orang Asli ethnic group is divided into several tribes. Each clan or tribe inhabits the states of Peninsular Malaysia with its own culture and unique way of life. Thus this paper will discuss about the profile of the Orang Asli's community in Peninsular Malaysia from the perspective of the background and challenges of the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia.
Green skills are the technical skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed in the workforce to develop and support sustainable social, economic and environmental outcomes in business, industry and the community (as defined by the Green Skills Agreement, Australia). School teachers play a role in producing skilled labor that has green skills. The aim of this research is to explore the views of teachers regarding the instilling of green skills in students and the types of green skills applicable in schools. This research is a qualitative investigation using the method of in-depth interview to collect information from the teachers who handle the subject of Living Skill Integration in secondary schools. The respondents opine that the school can disseminate preliminary information about green skills, but the application of these skills in real life requires experienced teachers. Furthermore, these skills can be infused into various subjects so that students can have a holistic perspective of sustainability. The respondents also state that the types of skills applicable in schools are recycling or material management, which will minimize the use of electricity and water. The applications of these green skills in schools are a real challenge to teachers, but they will encourage students to commit themselves to the good cause of environment. Therefore, all parties concerned must make a concerted effort to promote green skills so that students and the public are well aware of the importance of preserving the environment.
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 will be presented to the stakeholder, which are The Malaysia Ministry of Education in formulating effective vocational education and training strategies towards the development of high skilled and competitive graduates. In this study, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, communication skills and leadership skills have been discovered as the main components of generic skills to be addressed to vocational school students. As a conclusion, generic skills should be applied thoroughly by all parties because it will benefit the student by improving their skills and self-esteem in order to compete in the career world.
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