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Empirical evidence of Bachelor program (Tracer Study) Initial results

Empirical evidence of Bachelor program (Tracer Study) Initial results. Distribution of Graduates (VTTD). Only graduates from 2007/08 and 2008/09 were selected to be interviewed. Distribution of Graduates/Respondents (VTTD). Objectives of Tracer Study*. whereabouts of graduates

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Empirical evidence of Bachelor program (Tracer Study) Initial results

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  1. Empirical evidence of Bachelor program(Tracer Study)Initial results "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  2. Distribution of Graduates (VTTD) Only graduates from 2007/08 and 2008/09 were selected to be interviewed. "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  3. Distribution of Graduates/Respondents (VTTD) "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  4. Objectives of Tracer Study* • whereabouts of graduates • practical relevance of teacher training • motivation of graduates to study vocational teacher education • relevance of the academic education for the professional career of the graduates in general * Identified at the workshop “Challenges, Implications and Recommendations for improve Institutional and Capacity Development of Vocational Teacher Education and Research” (16th September 2010, Vientiane) "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  5. Collecting data of graduates(difficulties and recommendations) • Recover graduates has proven as a real challenge. • Education institutions should keep records about present and former students. • Students should be exposed and animated to use the Internet and online communication (mail, facebook etc.). "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  6. Collecting data of graduates(difficulties and recommendations) Challenging in particular was the following behavior: "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  7. Designing the questionnaire A Personal Data B Questions regarding the situation before starting your studies at NUoL C Questions regarding the course of the studies in general D Questions regarding the major subject E Questions regarding the subject of vocational teacher training F Questions regarding the transition from studies to present occupation "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  8. Initial results (B – situation before entering university) • The vast majority of respondents started their studies directly after completion of general education. • Only a minority had previously worked – as a teacher – and used the studies in order to acquire the Bachelor. "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  9. Initial results(C – course of studies in general) • The study course was rated as generally positive and a good basis for further professional development (+) • The teaching of professional knowledge was evaluated as particularly positive (+) • Studies in general should be improved urgently in terms of practical preparation for professional life (–) • Analytical skills/critical thinking were not strengthened (–) • Some lecturers show a lack of interest in the students themselves or in their academic success (–) "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  10. Initial results (D – major subject) • Outstanding motives for the choice of the individual subject:1. Interest in the subject2. Multiple employment opportunities in the future3. Good chances to get a secure job – not a well paid job • Weak points which need to be improved desperately:1. Practical training (improvement and extension)2. Quality and actuality of the content of lessons3. Teaching material/media, classroom equipment "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  11. Initial results (E – subject of vocational teacher training) • Outstanding motives for the choice of the individual subject:1. Interest in the subject2. Multiple employment opportunities in the future3. Opportunity to get a scholarship4. Good chances to get a secure job – not a well paid job • Weak points which need to be improved desperately:1. Practical training (improvement and extension)2. Application of theoretical knowledge (particularly considering the preparation of lessons)3. Coordination within FE/NUoL (between VTTD and different Departments/Faculties "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  12. Initial results(F – transition to present occupation) * both unemployed graduates are males and graduated in 2008/09 ** one self-employed graduate sales computer-equip. (full-time), the other runs a construction company (part-time) "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  13. Initial results(F – transition to present occupation) 23 out of 27 respondents (85.19 %) found an employment within 6 months! "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  14. Initial results(F – transition to present occupation) Distribution of Employers 10 out of 24 employed graduates (41.67 %) got a job as a teacher! "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  15. Initial results(F – transition to present occupation) "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  16. Initial results(F – transition to present occupation) "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  17. Initial results(F – transition to present occupation) "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  18. Reffering initial results to the objectives "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

  19. Thank you for your attention! If you have further questions or comments, don´t hesitate to get in touch with me. thomas.bohlmann@cimonline.de +856 (0)20 96590050 "Improving the Curriculum for Vocational Teacher Education"

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