Selected Aspects of the Teaching Profession in Poland

This article was written on the basis of the text created by the author as part of the Polish component of the Reducing Early School Leaving in the EU project carried out within the 7th Framework Program of the European Union for the years 2013-2018. The text was prepared when the author followed a research apprenticeship program at the Faculty of Education of the University of Warsaw. The article describes the teacher’s profession over the past fifteen years, placing special emphasis on teachers’ education, teachers’ careers, rules for and structure of employment.

PERSEPSI MAHASISWA IAIN TULUNGAGUNG TERHADAP PELAKSANAAN PROGRAM MAGANG DI MTSN 2 KOTA BLITAR

The aim of this study was to evaluate the perceptions of IAIN Tulungagung students on the implementation of the internship program at MTSN 2 Blitar. This study was conducted on March to November 2020. This study used a qualitative approach and secondary data was analyzed descriptively and exploratively. The informants in this study were students of the Tarbiyah and Teacher Training Faculty (FTIK) IAIN Tulungagung who carried out the Internship program 1 and 2 at MTsN 2 Blitar, East Java. Data were collected using questionnaires, observation, documentation, and interviews. As much as 92% of students stated that there was preparation or provision of apprenticeship program at IAIN Tulungagung before the students went to the field. At the same percentage, students claimed to be happy in carrying out an internship program. This was indicated by the existence of special preparations every day before entering the class which was stated by 84% of students. All students (100%) had high enthusiasm for teamwork. According to 84% of students, this was triggered by the atmosphere in the partner institutions to support the implementation of internships. Thus, all students (100%) can conduct socialization in a flexible manner with the school. Even though the implementation of internship was well, there were 30% of students who stated that there were obstacles in its implementation. The condition caused the dissatisfaction was felt by 23% of students. As many as 76% of students stated that there were administrative tasks and as many as 69% of students stated that there were several other tasks given by the school during the internship. Keywords: enthusiasm, internship, student, perception

The Cooperation of Vocational High Schools and Industries in Achieving Graduates Competence

This study aimed to examine the relationships among synergistic cooperation between vocational schools and industries in the implementation of the apprenticeship program. It observed from support for industrial facilities (X1), technical guidance (X2), and the quality of graduates (Y) of culinary vocational school in Makassar, either directly or indirectly through the of competencies (X3). The study conducted at a culinary vocational school with a sample of 107 students. The data collected by using questionnaires, documentation, and interviews. It analyzed by quantitative descriptive analysis and path analysis. The results of the study concluded that: (1) cooperation synergies contribute simultaneously toward the mastery of competencies, and (2) industrial facilities support, technical guidance and competence provide simultaneously and significantly toward the quality of graduates

Bridging the GAP: Leveraging Partnerships to Bring Quality Nutrition Education to the Gardening Apprenticeship Program

In the United States, about 12% of households are food-insecure, which can have negative health outcomes for children, including delayed development and early onset of obesity. Although many programs prioritize children, few evidence-based interventions exist for adolescents that address nutrition education. One promising intervention is teaching adolescents how to cook healthy meals. The Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health partnered with The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust to integrate nutrition education and hands-on cooking demonstrations into an after-school program called the Gardening Apprenticeship Program at a local high school. Designed as a yearlong intervention, the Gardening Apprenticeship Program involves garden-based activities teaching food and environmental justice. Cultivating partnerships with other community-based organizations can help build capacity to pilot and replicate similar programs in other communities in food deserts.

Examining the Innovation Process of a Graduate Apprenticeship Program for Sport Organizations

This case study analyzed the innovation processes that led to the adoption of a work-integrated learning program among several sport organizations. A comparative case study analysis was used to deduce the commonly shared determinants between each of the sport organizations. Notably, having an innovation champion was a key determination. As well, lack of resources regarding staffing, the involvement of the managers with the participating higher education institution, the ease of contract design, and access to good candidates for the program were also influential in the innovation process. This study revealed, for sport organizations facing similar issues, that the graduate apprenticeship program could provide benefits. As well for sport management program, it could provide a stronger relationship with regional sport organizations. This research also extends the body of research regarding the underlying mechanisms by which sport organizations innovate generally.