Approaches for Developing Generic Skills in Building Technology Graduates for Global Competitiveness
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12928/joves.v3i1.1754Keywords:
building technology, generic skills, global competitivenessAbstract
The need to inculcate generic skills into graduates to meet the demands of the ever dynamic workplace has been of concern to stakeholders in education and the world of work. This concept of a global competitiveness, and generic skills were reviewed and discussed. This paper also examined the importance of generic skills; and factors influencing generic skills development among graduates were highlighted. This factors calls for different approaches and shift in pedagogy in developing generic skills for global competitiveness which include: change in instructional delivery, from the traditional method of instruction to cooperative learning model. It also involves integration and contextualized learning, creating world class spaces for learning, enhanced utilization of technology and inclusive learning and teaching environment for producing global workers in building technology.References
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Eriksson, P. E. (2010). Partnering: What is it, when should it be used, and how should it be implemented? Construction management and Economics, 28(9), 905-917.
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Imperial College London (2019). Innovative teaching for world class learning and teaching strategy. Retrieved from: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/about/leadership-and-strategy/vp-education/public/LearningTeachingStrategy.pdf
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Keser, H. Y. (2015). Effects of higher education on global competitiveness: Reviews in relation with European countries and the Middle East countries. Annals of the “Constantin Brancusi†University of TarguJiu, Economy Series, 1(1), 58-68.
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Larson, L., Miller, T., & Ribble, M. (2010). 5 considerations for digital age learners. Learning and leading with technology, 37(4), 12-15.
Lewin, A. Y., Massini, S. & Peters, C. (2011). Micro foundations of internal and external absorptive capacity routines. Organization Science, 22(1), 81-98.
Lichtenthaler, U., & Lichtenthaler, E. (2009). A capacity-based framework for open innovation: complementing absorptive capacity. Journal of management studies, 46(8), 1315-1338.
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Partnership for 21st century skills (2011). Framework for 21st century learning. Retrieved from: http://static.battelleforkids.org/documents/p21/P21_Framework_Brief.pdf
Sargsyan, A. (2017). Variety of approaches in assessment of global competitiveness. International journal of economics and management sciences, 6(1), 47-59.
Schleicher, A. (2012). Preparing teachers and developing school leaders for the 21st century lessons from around the world. Paris: OECD.
Shafie, L. A., & Nayan, S. (2010). Employability awareness among Malaysian undergraduates. International journal of business and management, 5(8), 119-123.
Smith, E., & Kruger, J. (2008). A critical assessment of the perception of potential graduates regarding their generic skills level. SAJEMS, (11), 122-138.
Weligamage, S. S. (2009). Enhancing employability through quality assurance. Sub Theme A - Enhancing Employability through Quality Assurance – ASAIHL. Retrieved from: https://bit.ly/2zpkNZc
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