1. “WIL-Africa Conference 2018”
Investigating IT students’ perception on their technical competency after Work integrated learning (WIL)
Mr Joyous Mduduzi Miya
Mhlongo VX , Msane JJ, Miya jm, Mutanga MB
Department of Information and Communication Technology
Mangosuthu University of Technology
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2. Introduction and background
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Introduction and background
Our ICT qualification
2 streams – Communication Networks and Software Development
WIL background and integration into ICT Qualification
Motivation of this study
Contribution to the body of knowledge
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Framework
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Methodology
Quantitative Study
Sample Population
All third year students registered for WIL (CommNet and Software), in total 110 students
74 responses
Data Collection Instrument
Online Questionnaire – ed to all students
Data Analyses
SPSS – simple descriptive statistics
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5. Findings – Student confidence
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Findings – Student confidence
Overall about 50% rated themselves as having low confidence after going through the WIL programme.
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6. Findings – Ability to produce accurate results
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Findings – Ability to produce accurate results
60% felt their technical skills were just as good as their fellow peers on the job
77% highlighted that their bosses relied & trusted the work they produced.
On average about 55% were spread between somewhat agree, agreed & strongly agreed with regards to their ability to produce accurate results
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7. Findings - Willingness to learn
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Findings - Willingness to learn
On overall about 85% were spread between somewhat agree to strongly agree, with regards to willingness to learn
Only about less than 5% showed a negative perception on their willingness to learn
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8. Findings - Sharing experiences
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Findings - Sharing experiences
79% of the respondents responded positively and confident about sharing knowledge with their peers.
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9. Findings - Recognition by peers as being knowledgeable
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Findings - Recognition by peers as being knowledgeable
75% of the respondents agreed with varying degrees that their peers recognise them as being knowledgeable in what they do
more than 80% expressed confidence in being able to lead a team
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Conclusion
Background and Aim of this study
Framework and Methodology
Presentation of results
On conclusion this study has highlighted that that after going through WIL, students are more confident in their technical abilities
There are certain aspects of technical competence that students still lack i.e. confidence in their abilities
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11. The End - Questions and Comments?
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The End - Questions and Comments?
Thank You
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