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Showing 1 to 20 of 214 for “"Technical skills"”.
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Portability of Technical Skills Across Occupations
… This study investigated the place of portable technical skills as an option for addressing skill shortages, particularly in developing countries. The objective of the study was to determine whether different occupations have portable technical skills, which graduates of workforce development …
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FSA Based Analysis of Deck Officers’ Non-Technical Skills in Crisis Situations
… that major maritime accidents are not caused by technical problems but by failure of the crew to respond to the situation appropriately.Non-technical skills (NTS) encompass both interpersonal and cognitive skills such as situation awareness, teamwork, decision-making, leadership, managerial …
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Business graduate perceptions of the development and application of non-technical skills within higher education and the workforce
… be lacking in the ability to demonstrate the non-technical skills required to carry out many day-to-day workplace operations. Higher education institutions have responded to this perceived skills gap with a number of pedagogical strategies designed to improve graduate employability. Some examples …
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Significance of the anthropometric factor in young female volleyballers´ physical abilities, technical skills, psychophysiological properties and performance in the game
… volleyballers’ body build, physical abilities, technical skills and psychophysiological properties in relation to their performance at competitions. The sample consisted of 46 female volleyballers aged 13-16 years. 49 basic anthropometric measurements were measured and 65 proportions and body …
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Respawning Originality Into Gamified Keyboard Practice: How Video Games Can Be Used To Practice Technical Skills For Adult Beginner Keyboardists
… before achieving proficiency in fundamental skills. Through systematic literature review and primary research across multiple studies, this work identified that a key factor in early abandonment was the disconnect between effort invested and perceived progress, particularly in foundational …
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The perceived effectiveness of various forms of feedback on the acquisition of technical skills by advanced learners in simulation-based health professions education
… valuable for healthcare professionals to develop technical skills. However, little research has explored the effectiveness of augmented versus intrinsic feedback for advanced learners. This thesis aimed to determine what feedback type is perceived to be most effective by advanced care paramedics …
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Virginia Agribusiness Council members' perceptions of basic skills for high school graduates
… members was conducted to identify the basic and technical skills that are important for high school graduates to develop prior to seeking entry-level employment in the agricultural industry. Available entry-level positions were categorized and the mean years of experience at each position …
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The Importance of Character in Aviation Maintenance
… perceptions of the relative importance of technical skills, formal qualifications, and character traits in the selection of aviation maintenance personnel. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with human resource professionals and hiring managers from civilian maintenance, …
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Effect of altering the number of players, the dimensions of the playing area and the playing rules on the number of selected technical skills performed, possession characteristics, physiological responses and levels of enjoyment and perceived competence during gaelic football in prepubescent and adolescent boys
… undertaken to compare the number and types of skills performed, possession characteristics (time, number of players and number of skills performed per possession), physiological responses and levels of enjoyment and perceived competence in children between the age of 10 and 14 years during …
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Learning linkages between projects and work placements in engineering education
… on the development of engineering knowledge, technical, and non-technical skills (collectively employability skills) in students. This research is aligned with theories of constructionism and sociocultural theory to understand learners’ engagement in WIL and PBL as building knowledge through …
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Supervisory Skills, Knowledge, and Values Perceived as Important by Special Education Supervisors and Their Teachers
… study was designed to examine the supervisory skills, knowledge, and values of special education personnel with supervisory responsibility. The aspect of supervision addressed relates to the process of supervision and not to technical skills needed in specific special education positions. The …
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A conceptual model for digital forensic readiness in security operation centres: a South African study
… forensic technologies, legal frameworks, technical skills, and training were identified as the key factors that have a potential influence on the forensic readiness of a SOC. The study was conducted using a quantitative research approach and a survey questionnaire. Data were collected from …
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Differences in the professional norms of middle grades teachers with and without middle grades certification/endorsement
… at that level requires different norms and technical skills than does teaching at either the elementary or secondary level. Recently, states have begun to accept this argument and require separate certification or endorsement for middle grades teachers. This paper explores whether possession …
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Developing Workplace Skills: A Multi-Sample, Longitudinal Study of Volitional Skill Change
… understanding of how people want to change their skills. The purpose of this study was to examine what people want to change about their knowledge, skills, and abilities and how different types of skills develop during the transition to work. I examined people's goals to change skills, how these …
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A Phenomenographic Study of How Aerospace Engineers Experience Uncertainty When Making Design Decisions
… experiences and for linking the professional and technical skills in industry to the undergraduate engineering learning experience.
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Creating Industry-Ready Ph.D. Graduates
… and administered in order to understand the skills and work environment of Ph.D. engineers in industry. Results indicate that overall doctoral students’ academic preparation aligns with the needs of industry; however, interdisciplinary teamwork and an understanding of the economics and goals …
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Understanding professional competence in stroke rehabilitation physiotherapy: an exploration of professional and lay perspectives.
… in relation to communication and interpersonal skills. Many of the themes identified by the physiotherapists, patients, and carers are supportive of the patient's self-efficacy. Communication was key to the other skills that they identified such as being an effective educator, motivator, and …
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Does an accounting degree add up? An investigation into the professional exam performance and non-technical skill development of accounting degree graduates.
… (paper 1) and the development of non-technical skills by prospective trainees at the recruitment stage (paper 2 and paper 3). Paper 1 investigates the factors influencing the performance of Big 4 trainees in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotlands (ICAS) Test of …
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Impact of Interactive Holographic Learning Environment for bridging Technical Skill Gaps of Future Smart Construction Engineering and Management Students
… engineering students equipped with the necessary skills for deploying the technologies. For construction engineering students to acquire technical skills for implementing sensing technologies, it is pertinent to engage them in hands-on learning with the technologies. However, limited opportunities …
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Middle School Teachers’ Perspectives On Promoting Effective Technology Integration
… technology integration so that the 21st Century Skills of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication can be addressed in public schools. This research study explored what middle school teachers who integrate technology into their classrooms do to build their skills, maintain …
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