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ENHANCING APPRENTICESHIP EFFECTIVENESS VIA LEARNING ECOLOGY: STRATEGIC OPTIMIZATION IN CHINESE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS |
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| รหัสดีโอไอ | |
| Creator | Tian TIAN |
| Title | ENHANCING APPRENTICESHIP EFFECTIVENESS VIA LEARNING ECOLOGY: STRATEGIC OPTIMIZATION IN CHINESE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS |
| Contributor | Chalermchai PANYADEE, Somkid KAEWTIP, Jariya KOMENT, Pradtana YOSSUCK |
| Publisher | Asian Administration and Management Review |
| Publication Year | 2569 |
| Journal Title | Asian Administration and Management Review |
| Journal Vol. | 9 |
| Journal No. | 1 |
| Page no. | Article 10 |
| Keyword | Apprenticeship Effectiveness, Learning Ecology, Vocational Education, Mixed-Methods Research, Strategic Optimization |
| URL Website | https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AAMR |
| Website title | https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/AAMR/article/view/286239 |
| ISSN | 2730-3683 |
| Abstract | This study investigates the critical factors that influence the effectiveness of modern apprenticeships in Chinese vocational education through the lens of learning ecology. Employing an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design, the research integrates quantitative data from 438 apprentices with qualitative insights from 48 stakeholder interviews. The findings reveal a hierarchical structure of ecological influence, identifying perceived industry recognition and attitudes toward the dual-mentor system as the most significant predictors of apprenticeship success. Notably, the analysis uncovers a persistent theory-practice gap, fundamentally driven by fragmented institutional collaboration and misaligned curriculum designs. To address these systemic imbalances, this research proposes a comprehensive four-pillar strategic framework. This targeted framework advocates institutionalizing dual-mentor collaborations, establishing dynamic school-enterprise curriculum co-design mechanisms, developing regional skill standards to enhance market credibility, and launching a digital ecosystem platform for transparent resource sharing. Ultimately, this robust study effectively transitions learning ecology from a merely descriptive framework into a highly prescriptive managerial tool, offering vital, evidence-based strategies for institutional administrators to systematically optimize vocational training ecosystems and successfully foster sustainable workforce development across rapidly industrializing Asian economies. |