Assessing and Enhancing Core Competencies in Vocational Education: A Case Study of Senior Students at Guangxi Police College, China

Huina Mo, Savitri Chitbanchong, Nuttamon Punchatree, Sirapob Thepphitak — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study evaluates the core competencies of senior students at Guangxi Police College within the framework of higher vocational education and provides guidelines for enhancing these skills. A Likert 5-Point Scale questionnaire based on Lin Chongde’s 2017 framework assessed these competencies among 155 students. A statistical study of the data, concentrating on mean values and standard deviations, indicated variable levels of competence across six dimensions: moral awareness, social responsibility, cultural comprehension, critical thinking, language competency, and aesthetic appreciation. They demonstrated high levels of ethical awareness, social responsibility, cultural understanding, critical thinking, and aesthetic appreciation, while language abilities were graded as medium, indicating a need for targeted improvement. Recommendations include incorporating interactive language activities and industry-specific training, targeting critical thinking through case studies and debate clubs, broadening cultural understanding through international exposure, cultivating aesthetic appreciation through art classes, and increasing social responsibility through community service and internships. Integrating ethics education across all disciplines and practical ethical dilemma workshops were suggested to promote moral awareness. This study presents a complete examination of basic abilities in a vocational environment and offers actionable suggestions for educational improvement. This paper addresses the critical gap in creating vocational training programs for police officers. It focuses on police students' vocational education and provides a detailed assessment of fundamental abilities adapted for law enforcement training. The study findings give an insightful overview of the viable future revisions in vocational programs that match the educational requirements and practical demands of the police profession.

Exploring the Relationship between Student Engagement and Role of Career Adaptability to Enhance Employability of University Graduates

Zhiqiang Jiang, Baihong Chen, Ruibin Gao — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigates the relationship between student engagement, career adaptability, and the employability of university graduates. Utilizing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 450 undergraduate and postgraduate students at two universities in Guangzhou, China. Regression analysis was conducted, and statistical package of social science (SPSS) software was employed to examine the impact of key variables, including career adaptability, transferable skills, social support networks, and student engagement, on employability outcomes. The results indicate a significant positive relationship between career adaptability and successful workforce transition, suggesting that graduates with higher adaptability are better prepared for the job market. Transferable skills gained through higher education were also found to have a substantial impact on employability across various industries. Furthermore, social support networks, both within and outside the university, were shown to positively influence graduates' career development and job acquisition. The findings underscore the importance of integrating career adaptability training in universities by emphasizing the development of transferable skills and strengthening social support networks. Additionally, fostering student engagement through academic and extracurricular activities is crucial. The study concludes that a comprehensive approach that incorporates these elements can significantly enhance the employability of university graduates, enabling them to meet the demands of the modern workforce.

International Journal of Management Thinking

Assessing and Enhancing Core Competencies in Vocational Education: A Case Study of Senior Students at Guangxi Police College, China

Exploring the Relationship between Student Engagement and Role of Career Adaptability to Enhance Employability of University Graduates