Content and Perspective of Students in the Professional Education Process

2025-04-15T17:44:44+00:00

This study focuses on the problems of employment of the graduates from vocational education institutions in Uzbekistan and describes growing need for middle level personnel in the Uzbekistan and the international labor markets. Therefore, although educational reforms continue, gaps remain in vocational training in term of their relevance to market demands, leaving workers prone to instability in the labor market and poor employment conditions. This research uses a qualitative approach to describe government policies, international best practices, and labor market trends. Results demonstrate that through reforms are strategic, digitalizing the employment process, and stronger public-private partnerships, graduate employability can be improved. The results highlight the need for modernization of vocational training systems and further refining the dynamic labor market. Implications drawn from these insights for policymakers, educational institutions, and industry stakeholders regarding creating a sustainable employment ecosystem in the context of the Philippines and other developing economies are also provided.

Highlights:

Employment Challenges: Gaps in vocational training reduce job stability and employability.
Strategic Reforms: Digitalization and public-private partnerships improve graduate employment.
Global Relevance: Lessons from Uzbekistan apply to other developing economies like the Philippines.

Keywords: Vocational Education, Labor Market, Employment, Digitalization, Workforce Development

Analysis of Students' Learning Needs for Teaching Materials in Informatics Subject at Senior High School.

2025-03-27T02:44:24+00:00

Education in the digital era requires innovative learning, especially in informatics, which develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and digital literacy. However, many schools, including SMA Negeri 2 Pasaman, struggle to provide relevant teaching materials. This study analyzes students' learning needs through a quantitative survey of 98 tenth-grade students. Results show that lectures (31%) and printed books (80%) dominate learning, while students prefer interactive materials with clear content, exercises, images, videos, and animations. The findings highlight the gap between available materials and students’ needs, emphasizing the need for more innovative, engaging, and relevant teaching resources.

Highlights:

Learning Material Gap – Most schools rely on printed books (80%) and lectures (31%), while students prefer interactive materials.
Need for Interactive Learning – Students want comprehensive, easy-to-understand materials with exercises, images, videos, and animations.
E-Module Solution – Developing interactive digital materials can enhance student engagement and understanding in informatics.

Keywords: Needs Analysis, Teaching Materials, Informatics

Pedagogia : Jurnal Pendidikan

Content and Perspective of Students in the Professional Education Process

Analysis of Students' Learning Needs for Teaching Materials in Informatics Subject at Senior High School.