Assessing the Influence of Technical Teaching Resources on Competency Based Curriculum Implementation in Technical Schools in Kelantan State, Malaysia
Abstract
This study investigated the effect of technical teaching resources on the implementation of competency based curriculum in Kelantan state’s technical schools, with a specific focus on the Automobile Technology Trade. The study targeted 375 stakeholders; students, educators, administrators, and policymakers with a final sample of 194 respondents, including 178 students, 16 instructors, 10 administrators, and 3 policymakers. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining quantitative data from structured questionnaires and qualitative data from interviews, focus groups, and classroom observations. The study established a strong correlation with an R value of 0.873, indicating a high positive correlation between teaching equipment and the effectiveness of CBC Implementation. This confirmed the robustness of the relationship between resource adequacy and quality, and the effectiveness of CBC implementation. Additionally, for the facilities, the R value of 0.960 indicates a very strong positive correlation, suggesting that as the access and standard of facilities improve, CBC implementation significantly enhances. Importantly, the study also examined the influence of intervening variables including teacher training programs, administrative motivation, industry partnerships, and policy implementation. Regression results showed a statistically significant relationship, with an R value of 0.832 and an R Square of 0.692, indicating that 69.2% of the variance in CBC implementation is explained by these institutional factors. The Adjusted R Square of 0.654 and a standard error of 0.20174 further confirmed the strength of the model. Given the limited availability of qualified instructors, equipment, and training facilities, it is recommended to centralize the delivery of the trade in a single, well-equipped institution. This institution would serve as a specialized center of excellence for that specific trade, where all interested students from various areas can be enrolled and trained. This approach ensures efficient use of scarce Technical Teaching Resources and maintains high quality standards in the Implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum in technical schools specifically in Kelantan state, Malaysia.
Keywords: Technical Teaching Resources, Competency Based Curriculum, TVET Schools
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