Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2021.12.7.083

A Convergence Comparative Study on Perception toward Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and General Higher Education in Cambodia  

Chanrithy, Sok (Ministry of Labour, Vocational Education and Traning, Cambodia)
Bang, Yong-Hwan (Faculty of Liberal Arts, Konyang Cyber University)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.12, no.7, 2021 , pp. 83-92 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to explore the perception to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and General Higher Education (GHE) of students, teachers and TVET institutes' directors in Cambodia. As a research method, the study conducted the focus group discussions at Regional Technical Centers in the five representative regions from May to June in 2019. The result was TVET graduates have better chance with linkage in the labour market than GHE graduates through skill-focused curriculum and public private partnership between institutions and enterprises in Cambodia. The study recommend to implement a national strategy to improve the status and awareness of technical skills related jobs and the career pathways for the technical skill level courses.
Keywords
Technical Vocational Education Training; General Higher Education; Regional Study; Labor Market; Employment Rate;
Citations & Related Records
연도 인용수 순위
  • Reference
1 K. Sovansophal & S. Kinya (2020). Factors affecting Cambodian upper secondary school students' choice of science track. International Journal of Sociology of Education, 9(3), 262-292. DOI : 10.17583/rise.2020.4823   DOI
2 J. Brown, M. Taylor, P. McKenzie & K. Perkins. (2015). Investing in workforce literacy Pays: building employer commitment to workplace language, Literacy and Numeracy Programs, Melbourne, ACER. https://research.acer.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1026&context=transitions_misc
3 S. Madhur. (2014). Cambodia's skill gap: An anatomy of issues and policy options. Cambodia Development Research Institute. ISBN-13 : 97899963-891-0-8
4 H. Chanthol. (2021). Return to education and labor market in Cambodia: evidence form labor force survey 2012 and CSES 2014. Journal of Educational Research and Reviews, 9(2), 28-43. DOI : 10.33495/jerr_v9i2.20.176   DOI
5 C. Paes de Carvalho. (2012). 'Vocational education and learning in higher education', Globalisation, Societies and Education, 10(1), 77-94. DOI : 10.1080/14767724.2021.646899   DOI
6 L. Columbo & E. Stanca. (2008). The impact of training on productivity: evidence from a large panel of firms. Working Papers 134. University of Milano-Bicocca. Department of Economics. DOI : 10.1108/IJM-08-2021-0121
7 N. Weimann-Sandig. (2021). Everyday struggle Gender Equal Working Conditions for Females in Cambodia?. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 6(1), 245-254. DOI : 10.47405/mjssh.v6i1.587   DOI
8 U. C. Okolie, E. N. Elom, P. A. Igwe, C. A. Nwajiuba, M. O. Binuomote & N. Igu. (2020). How TVET teachers foster employability skills: insights from developing countries. International Journal of Training Research, 1-19. DOI : 10.1080/14480220.2020.1860301   DOI
9 M. Woodhall. (2004). Cost-benefit analysis in educational planning (4th Ed). Paris : UNESCO - IIEP. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000139042/PDF/139042eng;%20chi.pdf.multi
10 M. R. Siddiky & S. B. Uh. (2020). Linking tvet with industries in bangladesh: Need for supportive policies and an approach to tvet. Journal of Technical Education and Training, 12(3), 1-21. DOI : 10.30880/jtet.2020.12.03.001   DOI
11 A Bartel. (2000). Measuring the Employer's Return on Investments in Training: Evidence from the Literature, Industrial Relations, 39(3), 502-524 DOI : 10.1111/0019-8676.00178   DOI
12 B. P. Aryal. (2020). Financing of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nepal. Journal of Education and Research, 10(1), 58-80. DOI : 10.3126/jer.v10i1.31898   DOI
13 E. Canton. (2007). Social returns to education: macro evidence, Industrial Policy and Economic Reform Papers no.9, De Economist, 155(4), 449-468. DOI : 10.1007/s10645-007-9072-z   DOI
14 T. Gill, V. Ricciardi, R. Bates & D. James. (2017). Capacity development in agricultural education and training in Cambodia: A SWOT analysis. Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education, 24(1), 34-50. DOI : 10.5191/jiaee.2017.24105   DOI
15 J. Chesters, C. Ryan & M. Sinning. (2013). The returns to literacy skills in Australia. National Vocational Education and Training Research Program, Adelaide. ISBN : 978-1-922056-54-2
16 P. Marope, B. Chakroun & K. Holmes. (2015). Unleashing the potential: transforming technical and vocational Education and Training. Paris : UNESCO. ISBN : 978-92-3-100091-1
17 K. Sothy, S. Madhur & R. Chhem. (Eds.). (2015). Cambodia Education 2015: Employment and Empowerment. Phnom Penh: CDRI. ISBN-13 : 9789995-052-99-7
18 CAMFEBA. (2008). A Study about Youth and Employer Perspective on Education Skills Opportunities and the Future. International Journal of Curriculum Development and Practice, 21(1). 69-82 DOI : 10.18993.jcrdaen.21.1_69   DOI