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TVET

VOL.2 (2020)

Vision

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Published in 2020 by the Malaysia Research Institute for Vocational Education and

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Chief Editor

Ts. Dr. Affero bin Ismail

Editors

Assoc Prof Dr Noor Azah Samsudin

Dr. Zulfadli bin Rozali

Ts. Dr. Aisyah Binti Mohamed Rehan

Dr. Harliana Binti Halim

Dr. Ahmad Hamdan Bin Ariffin

Designer

Mr. Muhammad Syariff Aripin

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Foreword

Associate Professor Dr. Razali bin Hassan,

Director

MyRIVET

The Controlled Movement Orders imposed by the Malaysian government in order to

combat the COVID-19 pandemic have given significant impact to our beloved country.

One of the sectors which is greatly affected is the education sector, specifically the

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) field. In these unprecedented

times, let us uphold our values as the key drivers of TVET, by adapting to the new norms

in our working and learning environments with a positive attitude. Truly, it is a time for

us to reflect on the hidden blessing behind this challenging period of our lives.

In this opportunity, let us take the time to appreciate the efforts by the Malaysia

government in supporting the continuity of TVET. Recently, in the presentation of

Budget 2020, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, the Minister of Finance has

announced the allocation of RM 6 billion to strengthen TVET. We should play our roles

accordingly, in order to maintain the quality of this globally-recognised field of ours. As

a token of thought, I leave you the quote by the successful entrepreneur Bill Ford,

“While the challenges are great, so are the opportunities”

Let us unite to embrace the changes in our lifestyle and explore new opportunities, in

the efforts of maintaining the quality of TVET.

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CONTENTS

News 5

Upcoming Events 6

Past Events 7

Our Principal and Senior Researcher 13

TVET Article 27

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News

The Innovative Home-made Product Challenge (IPro) is a competition introduced for the

first time by MyRIVET to encourage building of innovative and creative solutions that are

applicable to the current sophisticated home. It is believed that through this

competition, the significance of galvanising the innovations into actions will be

highlighted and the participants can maximise their potentials in improving life quality

at home, in conjunction with Movement Control Order (MCO) period.

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Upcoming Event 14th of December 2020

7th World Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training

(WoCTVET2020)

MyRIVET is pleased to be co-organisers of the 7th World Conference on Technical and

Vocational Education and Training (WoCTVET2020), scheduled on 14th of December

2020. This conference will be held by virtual and online presentation. There will be two

online forums, and participants have the options of publishing their presented works as

a proceeding, non-scopus or scopus indexed papers. WoCTVET 2020 is endorsed by

Malaysia Board of Technologist (MBOT) to provide Continuing Professional

Development (CPD) of 5 hours. For further information, please visit

https://woctvet.uthm.edu.my.

https://woctvet.uthm.edu.my/

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Past Event 9th of June 2020

International Online Forum: Curriculum and Instruction in Online Learning

This interactive international online forum is held and streamed online via Google Meet

to discuss on the curriculum and Instruction in Online Learning. This forum is moderated

by Dr. Mimi Nahariah Azwani Mohamed, Center for Language Studies, from MyRIVET

UTHM team. The three esteemed panelists were Assistant Professor Dr. Rosemaliza

Mohd Kamalludeen from International Islamic University Malaysia, Honorary Associate

Professor Gloria Dall'Alba from The University Of Queensland, Australia and Professor

Nan Bahr, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Students, from Southern Cross University, New

South Wales, Australia. As most countries in the world is coping with Covid-19 pandemic,

this forum provided teaching academics some pointers to embark on online teaching

curriculum and innovative instruction to be used in online learning. There are several

related questions posed by the forum viewers after the forum ended and answered in

detail by the panelists. The forum can be viewed at

https://www.facebook.com/105241497533038/videos/863624234160675

https://www.facebook.com/105241497533038/videos/863624234160675

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18th of June 2020

International Online Forum: International Collaboration in Consultation and Research

in Post Pandemic Era.

This international forum is held on virtual Google Meet and moderated by Assoc.

Professor Dr. Elizabeth Anthony, Department of Language & Linguistics, from myRIVET

team at UTHM. This interactive forum discussed on the prospects, possibilities and

challenges faced by researchers to perform international collaboration in consultation

and research post Covid-19 pandemic. The invited international panelists were Professor

Dr. Margarita Pavlova, the Director of UNIVOC Center, from The Education University of

Hong Kong, Professor Dr. Georg Spoettl, the Director Of Uni Bremen Campus GmbH in

Germany, and Assoc. Professor Ts.Dr. Aida Mustapha, the Deputy Director, Research

Management Center in University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. The panelists did well on

bringing optimisms to the viewers that international collaboration is still possible in post

pandemic era, the researchers however need to be creative and emphasis should be

taken to show the relatability of the issues across the collaborating countries. This forum

can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/myrivet2u/videos/3258311240857986.

https://www.facebook.com/myrivet2u/videos/3258311240857986

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22nd of June 2020

Online Forum: Challenges & Practical Strategies for Online Teaching In TVET

This forum discussed on the challenges and practical strategies for online teaching in

TVET. The panelists were Professor Dr. Ruhizan Mohamad Yassin from Universiti

Kebangsaan Malaysia, Assoc. Professor Ts. Dr. Abdul Rasid Abdul Razzaq from Universiti

Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia and Dr. Nurhanim Saadah Abdullah from Universiti Tun

Hussein Onn Malaysia. This interesting interactive online forum was moderated by

Assoc. Professor Dr. Wan Azlinda Wan Mohamed, FPTV, A MyRIVET Principal Researcher

from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. This forum can be viewed in full at

https://www.facebook.com/105241497533038/videos/290955355610685.

https://www.facebook.com/105241497533038/videos/290955355610685

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2nd of July 2020

Online Talk: Opportunity on International Consultation Funding In TVET

This online talk was moderated by Ts. Dr. Yusmarwati Yusof, Faculty of Technical and

Vocational Education, UTHM. The guest speaker was Professor Datin Ts. Dr. Noraini

Kaprawi, also from UTHM. Professor Datin Ts. Dr. Noraini Kaprawi shared with the

viewers her personal experience in applying and getting rejected or funded by

international bodies for consultation work, specifically in TVET. Several viewers have

suggested myRIVET to organise future workshop to mentor international consultation

funding application. This talk can be viewed in full at

https://www.facebook.com/105241497533038/videos/287116785705372.

8th of July 2020

Meeting to Discuss the Establishment of “Vocational Meister Institute” in the Context

of Malaysia TVET System

This meeting was held to discuss on a MoHE project to be implemented under Economic

Cooperation: Free Trade Agreement between Malaysia and the Republic of Korea. The

meeting discussed the project proposal of the the establishment of “Vocational Meister

Institute” in the context of Malaysia TVET System, to be presented at MoHE

https://www.facebook.com/105241497533038/videos/287116785705372

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13th of July 2020

Webinar: Shh! Don’t be Square in SocMed Student Recruitment

This webinar was co-organised by the office of Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research &

Innovation and myRIVET. The presentation is from Dr Thong Chi Wah, a social media

advertisement expert from Webkungfu Academy. This webinar is aimed to educate on

the important role of social media to promote the university and for branding purposes.

This webinar was meaningful in that it showed current data on national and

international hits to various UTHM websites and suggested several creative and

innovative ideas on promoting and branding exercises, including the use of student

influencers.

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14th of July 2020

Meeting to Discuss on the Slides Preparation and Paperwork for the Establishment of

“Vocational Meister Institute” in the Context of Malaysia TVET System

This is a follow-up to the meeting on the 8th of July, to prepare proposal paperwork and

slides for the establishment of “Vocational Meister Institute” in the context of Malaysia

TVET System, to be presented at MoHE.

23rd of July 2020

Courtesy visit to Ybhg. Ts. Dr. Mohammad Naim Bin Yaakub, the Head Director of

Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik & Kolej Komuniti (JPPKK).

MyRIVET team headed by Director Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Razali Bin Hassan along with the

UTHM Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Prof. Dr. Shahir Shamsir,

made a courtesy visit to Ybhg. Ts. Dr. Mohammad Naim Bin Yaakub, the Head Director

of Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik & Kolej Komuniti (JPPKK).

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Our Principle and Senior Researcher

CLUSTER OF TVET PLANNING, POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Erween Bin Abdul Rahim Deputy Director of Centre of Academic Development & Training, UTHM Field of Expertise: Machining/Rapid Prototyping and Tooling (Including Standard Supporting Technologies of Precision Machining and Micro Machining) E-mail: erween@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Prof. Datin Ts. Dr. Noraini Binti Kaprawi Lecturer Field of Expertise: Social science Email: norain@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Assoc. Prof. Dr. Raja Zuraidah Binti Raja Mohd Rasi Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication Office Field of Expertise: Supply Chain Management Email: rzuraida@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Wan Hanim Nadrah Binti Wan Muda Lecturer Field of Expertise: Management and Leadership, Mathematics Education Email: wanhanim@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Mohd Safiee Bin Idris Principal of Residential College Field of Expertise: Safety, Outdoor Education, Electrical Email: safiee@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Siti Sarawati Binti Johar Lecturer Field of Expertise: Organisational and Industrial Psychology Email: sarawati@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Ahmad Hamdan Bin Ariffin Lecturer Field of Expertise: Manufacturing and Composite Email: ahmadh@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Siti Anisah Binti Atan@Yaakub Instructor Engineer Field of Expertise: Management and Leadership, Mathematics Education Email: anisah@uthm.edu.my

CLUSTER OF TVET TALENT AND QUALIFICATIONS

PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Lee Ming Foong Lecturer Field of Expertise: TVET Teacher Education and Training; Instructional Design in TVET; Mental Health and Well Being; Quality Management Email: mflee@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rasidi Bin Ibrahim Principal of Residential College Field of Expertise: Fabrication Technology (Including Manufacturing of High Speed/ Precision Equipment Fabrication Machinery, Metal and Plastic) Email: rasidi@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Noor Dina Binti Md Amin Lecturer Field of Expertise: Interior and Environment Design Email: dina@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Hasliza Binti Hassan Lecturer Field of Expertise: IC Design Email: hliza@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Normah Binti Zakaria Lecturer Field of Expertise: Technical and Vocational Education Email: norma@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Hairulazwan Bin Hashim Head of Department, Department of Electrical Engineering Technology Field of Expertise: Industrial automation, Micro-nano robotics, Signalling and communication in railway application, Electrification system in railway application, Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) in railway application, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Email: azwan@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Zamri Bin Noranai Principal of Residential College Field of Expertise: Mechanical engineering Email: zamrin@uthm.edu.my

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CLUSTER OF LIFELONG VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING

PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Saifullizam Bin Puteh Director of Accreditation Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Centre Field of Expertise: TVET (Electrical and Electronic Technology, Curriculum Development, Policy Analysis, Lifelong Learning, Instructional Technology) Email: saifull@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Abdul Kadir Bin Mahamad Lecturer Field of Expertise: Internet of Things, Video Analytic, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Failure Monitoring System Email: kadir@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mimi Mohaffyza Binti Mohamad Head of Department Teaching Training and Industrial Training Field of Expertise: Curriculum and Instruction, Lifelong Learning, TVET Teacher Training Email: mimi@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Prof. Madya Dr. Elizabeth A/P M.Anthony Lecturer Field of Expertise: Teaching & Learning: TESL/TESOL and Problem-Based Learning Email: eliz@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER TS. DR. YEE MEI HEONG Lecturer Field of Expertise: Inventive Problem-Solving Skills (TRIZ), High Order Thinking Skills (HOTS), Learning styles and Thinking styles, Problem based Learning (PBL), Employability Skills Email: mhyee@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Tee Tze Kiong Lecturer Field of Expertise: Teacher Education, Thinking Skills and Tools, Inventive Problem-Solving Skills, Learning Styles, Modular Approach in Teaching and Learning Email: tktee@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Muhammad Faisal Bin Mahmod Principal of Residential College Field of Expertise: Engineering Science and Technology (Non-Destructive Testing, Automated Control System) Email: mfaisal@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Fazlinda Binti Ab Halim Lecturer Field of Expertise: Career in TVET, innovation in education Email: fazlin@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Norfaniza Binti Mokhtar Lecturer Field of Expertise: Engineering Science and Technology (Technology Concrete) Email: norfaniza@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Mimi Nahariah Azwani Binti Mohamed Lecturer Field of Expertise: English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English language teaching, Applied Linguistics Email: azwani@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Harliana Binti Halim Head of Panel Field of Expertise: Historical Sociology, Islamic Sociology, Islamic Thought and Scholar, Qualitative Historical Descriptive Email: harliana@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Mohd Hisyam Bin Abdul Rahim Deputy Dean (Student Affairs, Development and Publication) Centre of Graduate Studies Field of Expertise: Religion Email: mdhisyam@uthm.edu.my Tel: 07-4537901

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CLUSTER OF TVET INNOVATIONS

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Ahmad Mubarak Bin Tajul Ariffin Lecturer Field of Expertise: Design & Technology in TVET, Composites Engineering, Engineering Design, Integrated Product Development, Structural Analysis, Fatigue Analysis Email: mubarak@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Kamarudin Bin Ambak Lecturer Field of Expertise: E-Learning, LMS, IT, Infrastructure Engineering, Transportation Engineering. Email: kamardin@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Hasyamuddin Bin Othman Lecturer Field of Expertise: Design & Development, PBL, Employability skills, OpenLab, Teaching TVET, and Management Email: hasyam@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Marlina Binti Mohamad Lecturer Field of Expertise: Educational Technology (E- Learning) Email: marlina@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Tamil Selvan Subramaniam Lecturer Field of Expertise: Instructional Design & Technology, Learning Design, Educational Design Research, Designing and Developing Digital Content in TVET, Design PBL Digital Content for TVET, Research Methods Email: tselvan@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Yunos Bin Ngadiman Head of Lab and Facilities Field of Expertise: Human & Equipment Performance, Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, Management Change, Japanese Language Email: yunos@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Syed Zahurul Islam Lecturer Field of Expertise: Electrical Engineering, solar energy, smart grid Email: zahurul@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Chew Chan Choon Lecturer Field of Expertise: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Email: chewcc@uthm.edu.my

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CLUSTER OF SCIENCE IN TVET

SENIOR RESEARCHER Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr Aeslina Binti Abdul Kadir Lecturer Field of Expertise: Environmental engineering, solid waste management, waste recycling into building material and wastewater treatment Email: aeslina@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts. Dr. Faridah Binti Kormin Lecturer Field of Expertise: Food Industry Email: faridahk@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Khuneswari A/P P Gopal Pillay Lecturer Field of Expertise: Applied Statistics Email: khuneswari@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Muhammad Ariff Khan Post-Doctoral Fellow Field of Expertise: Nanotechnology Email: arifkhan@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Mohd Zulfadli Bin Rozali Lecturer Field of Expertise: Sport Management, Sport Development, Operation & Production Management Email: mzulfadlii@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Aisyah Binti Mohamed Rehan Lecturer Field of Expertise: Biotechnology Email: aisyahr@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Wan Amizah Binti Wan Jusoh Lecturer Field of Expertise: Sustainable material, structural engineering, geo-environment engineering, green material engineering Email: amizah@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Dr. Noorul Hudai Binti Abdullah Lecturer Field of Expertise: Engineering Science and Technology Email: noorul@uthm.edu.my

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SENIOR RESEARCHER Ts Dr Suliadi Firdaus Sufahani Head of Statistic Panel Field of Expertise: Optimization, Data Analysis, Innovation in Education Email: suliadi@uthm.edu.my

SENIOR RESEARCHER Noor Aliza Binti Ahmad Lecturer Field of Expertise: Engineering Science and Technology Email: aliza@uthm.edu.my

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TVET Article Meeting the COVID-19 Challenge: TVET Teaching Methods

The pandemic of the COVID-19 pandemic made the global community receive an impact

not only economically but also the education delivery system around the world. This is

due to the restricted movement control measures (PKP) or completely closed taken by

some countries making students not allowed to go to schools, institutions of higher

learning (IPT), public skills training institutions (ILKA) and access to education become

limited. Alhamdulillah, the latest situation allows access to training directly with certain

standard operating procedures (SOPs). Therefore, this situation causes the management

of the relevant institutions to think about what steps can be taken to implement the

Learning and Facilitation process (PdPc) if this PKP continues for a longer period of time.

The field of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in particular

receives an impact when these PKP measures are taken because TVET basically requires

trainees to receive specialized knowledge, skills and attitudes training from highly skilled

instructors. This is to produce trainees who are able to become semi-skilled and skilled

workers for the needs of a skilled workforce in meeting the needs of the industry in

Malaysia. PdPc in TVET which requires learning by making or hands on has basically

developed well especially through the introduction of learning methods and techniques

of competency-based assessment (PBK), online learning system (PDT), technology in the

industrial revolution 4.0 such as data analytics while (big data analytic), virtual learning

through artificial intelligence and virtual reality, augmented reality, Massive Open

Online Courses (MOOC) and many more.

Student-centered teaching approaches such as the use of problem-based

learning, inquiry-based learning, mastery learning and alternative assessment methods

can be integrated with the use of technology in line with technology, pedagogy, content

and knowledge (TPCK) approaches. Therefore, instructors and lecturers in the field of

TVET can use various PdPc methods for theory and practice as follows:

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1) Theoretical and practical teaching is done online completely (trainee and trainee

centered mode).

This method can be done with theoretical presentation made through PdPc video

recording by the instructor or lecturer completely, the use of open source from free

video sharing sites such as Youtube or students to find materials and build their own

learning materials and present in flipped classroom. Educational challenge 4.0 our

students and trainees are co share PdPc material as developers along with instructors.

The use of video from open source assisted Smartphone’s that focus on virtual reality,

augmented reality can be used but hands on skills are affected due to the actual practical

tasks are not done just watching the practical process through video on the Smartphone.

However, this step can be overcome with self-learning if the trainee has related

equipment or machines at home that can be used for practical activities such as planting,

cake making, sewing and cooking.

2) Theoretical teaching online while practical is implemented in meeting with limited

control measures (instructor-centered dominant mode). This method requires

theoretical PdPc to be done as the first method but the practical implementation is

implemented face to face with limited movement control measures at the end of the

semester, especially this Feb 2020 semester. This is learning by making or experience is

the basis of PdPc TVET with trainees does all the work steps that are necessary in the

activities for a job and related tasks. For example, the theory of tire replacement method

is done online but the practice is implemented at the end of the semester using a real

car to ensure the skills of trainees to change car tires. However, agricultural practices,

especially crops and livestock, take a long time to be implemented by bringing trainees

to real farms to do simple and compact practices in the industry.

3) Teaching and learning by learning self-regulation online combination and face to face

in cyberspace (trainee-centered mode).

This method requires students to find related materials and information online based

on the prescribed syllabus with the help of a minimum of notes and materials from the

instructor. Trainees need to adapt the needs of materials and equipment available in

their residential area such as in the university residential college (easy access to

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workshops), industry close to home or in their respective family homes to be used to

perform related practical’s. However, certain areas that use high-tech machines depend

on the area near the industry and access permits for the use of equipment. In this 21st

century learning method, trainees have unlimited free learning resources and materials

on the internet that can be accessed to find materials and information related to the

topic they want to learn or cool skills to learn or improve. However, this method has very

limited control which leads to control over access to different materials which may lead

to the delivery of different learning outcomes depending on the location, the

seriousness of the trainee and access to the internet as well as training facilities.

The above suggestions can be used by TVET instructors and adapted according to

location, access and suitability. Combining various techniques and methods according to

the creativity of the instructor can be used to ensure the existence of training institutions

remain relevant in the distance learning process and online for the community. The

importance and sustainability of the field of TVET and TVET institutions must be

maintained. Maybe one day where too many open and free materials and resources for

the community to learn by self-regulation allows TVET universities and training

institutions to be less relevant in providing the quality of education needed by the

community.

Prepared by

Assoc Prof Dr Ridzwan Che Rus

Dean

Faculty of Technical and Vocational

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Tg Malim, Perak.

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We would like to express an infinite appreciation to our senior members who have been

with us throughout the initial establishment of MyRIVET. Your contribution to MyRIVET

is highly appreciated.

Prof Dr Jailani bin Md Yunos Prof Sr. Dr. David Martin

Assoc Prof Dr Wan Azlinda Wan Mohamed

Thank you for being part of MyRIVET team.

Wish you a happy and successful life ahead.

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