A Correlation Based Modeling of Industry on Campus Implementation on Ethics, Professionalism, and Digital Competency
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Azhar Bin Kamardin
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Baling Community College, Kedah,
Malaysia
- Mohd Imran Bin Ahmad Kamal Arau Community College, Perlis, Malaysia
- Zarifah Binti Mohd Khari Baling Community College, Kedah, Malaysia (*) Corresponding Author
Abstract
In this research, the use of the industry on campus (IoC) approach at Baling Community College and its impact on the students’ ethicality, professionalism, and digital capability is considered. Early findings revealed that the students possessed relatively average levels of ethicality, professionalism, and skillful usage of technological aids, making it necessary to introduce an intervention measure. For this reason, the comprehensive module of IoC approach, which involves ethical considerations, professionalism, and digital skills, was devised through the means of reflective learning, mentoring, and case studies carried out in the real industrial environment. The findings have shown substantial improvement regarding all three areas with digital competence displaying the most considerable growth. Based on the results, the combination of experiential learning in the form of participation in case studies under the guidance of industrial mentors, together with active use of the digital tools, increases students' abilities to apply ethical and professional aspects of performance. Nonetheless, the problems were recognized, such as the lack of time, inconsistencies in mentoring, and difficulties in evaluation.
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