Promoting future work skills in vocational training and baccalaureate setting through engagement in volunteering

Gómez, María del Mar Ortiz; Garnica, María del Carmen García; Guardia, Javier

doi:10.3389/feduc.2022.1065251

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“…General consensus exists that critical thinking should be given a special place amongst the most essential competencies of the 21st century (Lipman, 2001;Moseley, 2004;Phillips and Bond, 2004;Sadler and Zeidler, 2005;Jiménez-Aleixandre, 2010;Solbes et al, 2010;Díaz Moreno and Jiménez Liso, 2011;Solbes and Torres, 2013). Critical thinking has been defined as "reasonable, reflective thinking that is focused on deciding what to believe or do" (Fisher, 2011, p. 4) and forms a fundamental basis for a number of skills, which are necessary both in the present day and are likely to be needed in the occupational setting (Vargas et al, 2020;Olmos-Gómez et al, 2022), not only when starting out in the working world but, also, for securing a long-lasting place in the job market (Suárez, 2019).…”

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Analysis of the variables that promote professional insertion based on critical thinking

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Critical thinking is currently one of the most demanded competencies and skills in professionals and, therefore, constitutes one of the fundamental aspects to be developed by educational systems. This is especially important for the development of work tools for future labor insertion. The first objective of the present study was to determine the demographic variables (school type, gender, level education, work experience and volunteering) that can be used to predict the development of critical thinking in students undertaking vocational training or secondary education. The second objective was to determine whether the variables considered to be the most effective predictors are able to distinguish between higher and lower levels of critical thinking. For this purpose, a sample of students undertaking vocational training or secondary education in southern Spain (n = 3.132) was recruited. A quantitative study was then conducted, performing regression and decision tree analysis to identify predictors. Based on study outcomes, it can be concluded that a need exists to work on critical thinking at these educational stages and throughout life while considering the variables that influence critical thinking such as educational level, work experience and volunteering.

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Enhancing future educators’ skills through art museum volunteering: insights from Chinese higher education

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PurposeThe research explores how these volunteering experiences in Chinese art museums influence students’ future teaching careers and employability.Design/methodology/approachOur study delves into the educational value of art museum volunteering for higher education students, focussing particularly on those majoring in elementary education. Utilising a triangulation methodology that includes questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and observations, we collected data from 30 art museums across 17 provinces in China. Our research aims to understand how these volunteering experiences influence students’ future teaching careers and employability.FindingsThe study examines the types of educational activities offered, the art education experiences gained and the impact on students’ skills. The findings suggest that volunteering enhances students’ practical skills in art education, creativity, critical thinking, cultural understanding and employability, contributing positively to their future educator roles. The findings highlight the importance of partnerships between museums and higher education institutions to improve the quality of art education and the professional preparation of future educators.Research limitations/implicationsWe identified some limitations. Because the period of investigation for this study was limited to a recent year, the unique strategies and techniques for conducting educational practices varied from museum to museum, resulting in different barriers and opportunities for improvement for volunteers. This study did not conduct a detailed analysis of gender- and region-specific differences, nor did it include interviews with museum educators and educational program spokespersons or an analysis of their opinions.Originality/valueOur research fills a notable gap in the existing literature by focussing on the Asian context and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts between museums and higher education institutions.

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Promoting future work skills in vocational training and baccalaureate setting through engagement in volunteering

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Analysis of the variables that promote professional insertion based on critical thinking

Analysis of the variables that promote professional insertion based on critical thinking

Enhancing future educators’ skills through art museum volunteering: insights from Chinese higher education

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