Changing the perception of core competency using student journey – tracking research on the core competencies of EECS students in technological universities

IF 3.2 3区管理学 Q1 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Education and Training Pub Date : 2023-10-31 DOI:10.1108/et-10-2022-0413

Jen-Chia Chang, Hsiao-Fang Shih, Yu-Hsien Yu

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Abstract

Purpose In this study a survey with a questionnaire was used to track the learning situation and core competencies of students in electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Science and Technology. A determination of areas that need to be strengthened is used as a reference in the cultivation of core competency in higher education. Design/methodology/approach A total of 320 junior students in electrical engineering and computer science were surveyed and given questionnaires. A total of 219 valid questionnaires were collected for a paired sample t -test, to find and compare changes in core competencies of the group over a period of three years. Findings Higher education institutions are presently more inclined to competency-oriented education, training and learning. This establishes good relevant practices, enhances core competencies in students and improves their chances of satisfactory future employment. In this study it was found that the general core competencies of students were better than their professional core competencies, and the self-reported core competencies of freshman students were better than those of the junior students. The results showed that core competencies did not grow with the years. This result is most likely due to a gain of knowledge which makes them more able to understand their own shortcomings. Originality/value Most studies investigating the core competencies of higher education students are cross-sectional studies. This study follows students over a period of three years and provides the results of a longitudinal survey of a group of students' core competencies.

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改变对核心能力的认知:对工科大学EECS学生核心能力的跟踪研究

目的采用问卷调查的方法，对科技大学电气工程与计算机科学专业学生的学习情况和核心能力进行跟踪调查。确定需要加强的领域，作为高等教育核心竞争力培养的参考。设计/方法/方法对320名电气工程和计算机科学专业的大三学生进行了调查和问卷调查。本研究共收集有效问卷219份，采用配对样本t检验，找出并比较三年间该群体核心竞争力的变化。发现当前高等教育更倾向于以能力为导向的教育、培训和学习。这样可以建立良好的相关规范，提高学生的核心竞争力，并增加他们未来满意就业的机会。本研究发现，学生的一般核心能力优于专业核心能力，大一学生的自我报告核心能力优于大三学生。结果显示，企业的核心竞争力并没有随着时间的增长而增长。这一结果很可能是由于获得了知识，使他们更能了解自己的缺点。大多数调查高等教育学生核心能力的研究都是横断面研究。这项研究对学生进行了为期三年的跟踪调查，并提供了一组学生核心能力的纵向调查结果。

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Education and Training EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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7.20

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期刊介绍： Education + Training addresses the increasingly complex relationships between education, training and employment and the impact of these relationships on national and global labour markets. The journal gives specific consideration to young people, looking at how the transition from school/college to employment is achieved and how the nature of partnerships between the worlds of education and work continues to evolve. The journal explores vocationalism in learning and efforts to address employability within the curriculum, together with coverage of innovative themes and initiatives within vocational education and training. The journal is read by policy makers, educators and academics working in a wide range of fields including education, learning and skills development, enterprise and entrepreneurship education and training, induction and career development. Coverage: Managing the transition from school/college to work New initiatives in post 16 vocational education and training Education-Business partnerships and collaboration Links between education and industry The graduate labour market Work experience and placements The recruitment, induction and development of school leavers and graduates Young person employability and career development E learning in further and higher education Research news Reviews of recent publications.