Outcome-Based Learning through Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programme to Meets the Gap of Employability

Gorai, Jitendranath; Angadi, Dr.G.R.

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“…Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Program (AEDP) was announced in the Union Budget 2020-21 to improve the employability of students (Kalita, 2021). The University Grand Commission (UGC), the apex policy-making body for Indian higher education institutions (HEIs), launched AEDP earlier on 14th July 2020 allowing higher education institutions to include apprenticeships in all UGC-designated undergraduate programs (Gorai and Angadi, 2021). AEDP will create a sustainable skilling eco-system.…”

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The development and validation of a tool measuring administrators' attitude towards the Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Program

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Gorai

Angadi

2023

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PurposeThe aim of this study was the development and validation (D&V) of an assessment tool to measure administrators' attitudes towards the ‘Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Program (AEDP)’ in higher education institutions (HEIs).Design/methodology/approachA rigorous empirical method was followed encompassing four D&V phases: literature review, theoretical or face validation, validation with possible respondents or semantic validation and statistical validation. A pilot study was conducted among 150 randomly selected administrators from 50 different HEIs in India. The collected data were analyzed for statistical validation using exploratory factor analysis followed by confirmatory factor analysis.FindingsThe final version of the 21-item three-dimensional scale was found effective having significant degrees of reliability and validity. Exploratory factor analysis endorsed the factor extractions and data adequacy. The average variance extracted (AVE) for the three constructs (0.59, 0.70 and 0.66, respectively) were higher than the threshold value of 0.5, authorizing the convergent validity. The Cronbach alpha values (0.79, 0.81 and 0.77) were higher than the threshold value of 0.70, endorsing factors as reliable. Confirmatory factor analysis ascertained the multi-dimensionality of the scale and model fit having passable convergent validity. Discriminant validity (DV) was determined using the Fornell-Larcker criterion.Research limitations/implicationsThe newly developed “Administrators’ Attitude towards AEDP Scale” will serve as a valid psychometric tool for future research accosting AEDP implementation. It could be administered as an electronic tool as well, subject to potential adjustments reducing the identified ceiling effects and floor effects.Originality/valueThe scale is a unique addition to the allied literature based on an original empirical survey finding conducted in India.

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