Creating a psychological paradigm shift in students choice in tertiary education in Sri Lanka through education vertical integration

Lalith, Edirisinghe; Sampath, Siriwardena; Lakshmi, Ranwala

doi:10.5897/ijeaps2022.0733

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“…Research by Kanduri & Radha, (2023) shows that student satisfaction contributes to the formation of positive word-of-mouth, which is often realized through online reviews. A university's online reputation is now more tied to student satisfaction than ever, highlighting the importance of listening to and responding to student feedback online (Wijesinghe et al, 2023). Universities that actively manage their online reviews can often increase positive perceptions of their institutions.…”

Section: Muhammad Thohir Mahfudzh Alwi Dkk Pengaruh Learning Environm...mentioning

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Student Perspectives on State Universities in Surabaya

Noerhartati,

Sahid Budiharseno

2024

JP-SA

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In this digital era, online reviews are an important factor influencing prospective students' decisions in choosing a university. This research focuses on the influence of online reviews on students' perceptions of state universities in Surabaya. Using quantitative and qualitative approaches, this study explores the level of student satisfaction and its impact on their decision in choosing a university. The research results show that online reviews, as a form of digital word-of-mouth, have a significant role in providing honest and unfiltered insight into campus life, facilities, instructors, and other aspects. This research also found that students use online reviews as one of the main sources of information before making online purchases through the marketplace. With increasing internet access, students have become more informed and selective, relying not only on academic reputation but also on real-world experiences shared by other students. This study suggests universities in Surabaya to be proactive in managing online reviews to ensure a positive and accurate image of their institutions, which can ultimately increase their attractiveness to prospective new students.

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Section: Muhammad Thohir Mahfudzh Alwi Dkk Pengaruh Learning Environm...mentioning

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Student Perspectives on State Universities in Surabaya

Noerhartati,

Sahid Budiharseno

2024

JP-SA

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“…A psychological paradigm shifts in students' appetite for and enrollment in diverse academic areas in tertiary education should result from the answer to the current issue. Universities must offer degree programs that meet companies' needs and are consistent with contemporary viewpoints in order for this exercise to be meaningful (Edirisinghe et al, 2022b).…”

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“…For students, post-secondary education is vital since it frequently determines their future as business owners or industry professionals (Edirisinghe et al, 2022a). One of a student's most crucial considerations is which university to attend.…”

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“…Some people do consider education to be important, except those who excel in pretertiary evaluations and exams. As a result, once they land a job, their formal education is over because the majority of them believe that formal education leads to employment (Edirisinghe et al, 2022a). Education is the main pillar of the development of the human capital.…”

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Necessity for a paradigm shift in tertiary education in Sri Lanka: An Approach for Introducing the Conceptual Framework of a Paradigm Shift

Lakshmi,

Sampath,

Lalith

et al. 2023

Int. J. Educ. Admin. Pol. Stud.

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Paradigm shift is a significant modification of the core assumptions and methods of experimentation in a scientific discipline. The field of education, at all levels, has undergone tremendous change recently, precipitated by extraordinary demand for high quality and meaningful sustainable education at all levels across the globe. The national education system is segregated into five main categories: primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, collegiate (higher education) and tertiary. In Sri Lanka, basic and higher education levels are compulsory for students; however tertiary education is an optional level. Recent data show that just 20% of students who pass the GCE Advanced Level Test can be admitted into the government university system, leaving the remaining students with few options for higher education. The framework or for determining students' university choice based on their qualifications, talents, demand and supply characteristics, or their willingness to select an appropriate degree program is somewhat non-existent in Sri Lanka's existing educational system. To determine the steps that can be taken for a paradigm shift in higher education, this study aims to highlight the need for one in Sri Lankan post-secondary education while also proposing a relevant conceptual framework. The Marketing Mix Model for Higher Education, Hossler, Kotler and Fox, and the Integrated Complex Decision Model was the framework used to identify the demand pull and supply push factors affecting the university choice in Sri Lanka. Both qualitative and quantitative techniques were used. The study sample was drawn using stratified sampling technique and clustered into several sub-clusters such as state university, private university, technological campus and vocational Institute. Both descriptive and essential inferential statistics tools were used for the data analysis. This study identified the measures that can be used for a paradigm shift in the tertiary education.

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“…Rightly directed education is the key to improve productivity and competitiveness of their workforce (Mudunkotuwa & Edirisinghe, 2017). However, education is not a utility function for many people (Edirisinghe, Siddhisena, Siriwardena, & Ranwala, 2022) thus qualification the student secure as the output is the most decisive factor. Tertiary education relates to all formal post-secondary education, consist of public and private universities, colleges, technical training institutes, and vocational schools.…”

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Development of a Mechanism That Leads to a Psychological Paradigm Shift in Students’ Demand and Enrolment for Various Academic Disciplines in the Tertiary Education in Sri Lanka: Qualitative Analysis

Kurukulaarachchi

Lakshmi

Siddhisena

et al. 2023

SDR

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Creating a psychological paradigm shift in students’ demand and enrolment for various academic disciplines in the tertiary education in Sri Lanka is important since it is vital for not only for students but also for other stakeholders explicitly employers, community, and government as this paradigm shift provides creative and adoptable graduate. However, those who enter to government universities after a very competitive selection process in Sri Lanka are compelled to be unemployed mainly due to mismatch of employers’ perspectives in the modern world against the skills and competence they developed in the tertiary education. It is therefore timely, to develop a mechanism that leads to a psychological paradigm shift in students’ demand and enrolment for various academic disciplines in the tertiary education in Sri Lanka. Objectives of the study are to explore the student demand side aspects for various academic disciplines and to explore the student supply side expectations for various academic disciplines in Sri Lanka. This qualitative study applied purposeful sampling technique and employers, executives and academics in state and non-state higher education institutes participated in the study and data collection techniques were interviews and other secondary documents. Study revealed that new graduates have issues with the practical skills, attitude problems and soft skills. Many employers, neither possess a mechanism to match graduates’ skills and background to their job and responsibilities nor participation in curriculum revision in institutes. Consequently, a few employers involve with curriculum revision, and this might lead to mismatch of curriculum with demands of existing labour market demands. Only some parents have a clear understanding of their child about selecting the best pathway that suits their strengths and weaknesses. Study concluded that for the improvement of the tertiary education, students’ needs to gain and focus more on practical aspects of education, purposeful learning experience and experiential learning. Moreover, not only knowledge but also attitudes and skills of the graduates should be developed.

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Creating a psychological paradigm shift in students choice in tertiary education in Sri Lanka through education vertical integration

Cited by 4 publications

References 8 publications

Student Perspectives on State Universities in Surabaya

Student Perspectives on State Universities in Surabaya

Necessity for a paradigm shift in tertiary education in Sri Lanka: An Approach for Introducing the Conceptual Framework of a Paradigm Shift

Development of a Mechanism That Leads to a Psychological Paradigm Shift in Students’ Demand and Enrolment for Various Academic Disciplines in the Tertiary Education in Sri Lanka: Qualitative Analysis

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