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Concordia University - Portland

Chuyên ngành

Doctorate of Education

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Ẩn danh

Thể loại

thesis

2019

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Phí lưu trữ

35 Point

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Abstract

Dedication

Acknowledgements

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1. Statement of the Problem

1.2. Background of the Study

1.3. Purpose Statement

2. Chapter 2: Literature Review

2.1. Technical-Social Continuum

2.2. Centralism-Decentralism Continuum

2.3. Human-Capital Theory

2.4. Review of Research Literature and Methodological Literature

2.5. Review of Methodological Issues

2.6. Synthesis of Research Findings

2.7. Stepping-stone to Employment

2.8. Critique of Previous Research

2.9. Target Population, Sampling Method, and Related Procedures

2.10. Data Analysis Procedure

2.11. Limitations of Research Design

3. Chapter 4: Data Analysis and Results

3.1. Description of the Sample

3.2. Research Methodology and Analysis

3.3. Summary of the Findings

3.4. Presentation of the Graduate Participant Data and Results

3.4.1. Theme 1: Curriculum Alignment to Job Demands

3.4.2. Theme 2: Lack of Training

3.4.3. Theme 3: Transition Problems

3.4.4. Theme 4: Recognition of Curricular Strengths and Weaknesses

3.4.5. Theme 5: Overcoming Technical Challenges

3.4.6. Theme 6: Employer-Provided Education

3.5. Presentation of Industry Partner Data and Results

3.5.1. Theme 1: Understanding Logical Pathways to Employment

3.5.2. Theme 2: Quality of Graduates

3.5.3. Theme 3: Recognition of Changes from the Perspective of the Industry Partners

3.5.4. Theme 4: Qualities of a Good Mentor

3.5.5. Theme 5: Understanding Industry Partner Opinions of Lack of Training

3.5.6. Theme 6: Analysis of Graduate Transition Problems

3.5.7. Theme 7: Educational Gaps Filled by Employer

4. Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusion

4.1. Summary of the Results

4.2. Discussion of the Results

4.2.1. Finding #1: The NGC Program Curriculum Is Adequate in Engine and Compressor Rebuild and Repair

4.2.2. Finding #2: Lack of Experience is one of the Main Transition Problems

4.2.3. Finding #3: NGC Program Graduates Make Good Employees

4.3. Discussion of the Results in Relation to the Literature

4.4. Implications of Theory and Recommendations for Practice and Policy

4.4.1. Recommendation 1: Incorporate More Hands-on Training into the Current Curriculum

4.4.2. Recommendation 2: Return to a Two-internship Model to Increase the Amount of Field Training

4.5. Recommendations for Further Research

4.5.1. Recommendation #1: Replicate This Study With Different Students and Industry Partners

4.5.2. Recommendation #2: Replicate This Study in a Similar Program and Compare Results

Appendix A: Statement of Original Work

Appendix B: Graduate informed consent form

Appendix C: Industry partner informed consent form

Appendix D: Participant interview questions

Appendix E: Industry partner interview questions

List of Tables

List of Figures

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