Identifying the developmental dimensions and components of technical and vocational education in line with the capacities of industries (case study: industries in the city of Bandar Abbas)
Subject Areas :zohreh pakdel 1 , kolsum Nami 2 , Mahmoud Sabahizadeh 3
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2 - استادیار دانشگاه ازاد
3 - Department of Educational Sciences, Bandar Abbas Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandar Abbas, Iran
Keywords: Education, technical and professional, labor market, capacities of industries.,
Abstract :
Purpose: The present study aimed to identify the dimensions and developmental components of technical and vocational education tailored to the capacities of industries in Bandar Abbas.
Method: This qualitative study utilized thematic analysis to propose a model. The population included 6 members of university faculty in educational management, and 14 experts and stakeholders in technical vocational management (including leaders, specialists, educators, and researchers) and industries. After conducting 20 interviews, theoretical saturation of codes was achieved. Data collection tools included semi-structured interviews with experts, utilizing an extraction pattern based on two indices: appropriateness and practicality, which are qualitative validity assessment methods, along with feedback on research empirical bases.
Results: The results indicated that the proposed model comprised 9 comprehensive themes (market analysis; customer attraction; goal setting and planning; evaluation and control; attention to experience and expertise; training; capacity and infrastructure development; regulations and planning; specialized human resources) and 18 organizational themes (data collection; personnel planning; evaluation; information categorization; experience; development and infrastructure; desirability and educational capability; control; encouragement and agreement; recruitment and expansion planning; development planning; competence; capacity; regulations; capability; training needs; expertise; negotiation), based on a foundation of 56 core themes.
Conclusion: Technical and professional education is developed in an effective way when it utilizes the capacities of urban industries.
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