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标题：Generic Skills among Technical Students in Malaysia
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作者：Saemah Rahman ; Saemah Rahman ; Seri Bunian Mokhtar 等
期刊名称：Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
印刷版ISSN：1877-0428
出版年度：2011
卷号：15
页码：3713-3717
DOI：10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.04.361
语种：English
出版社：Elsevier
摘要：AbstractThis study aimed to identify the development of generic skills among technical students in Malaysia. A total of 145 engineering students participated in this study. Data were collected using a questionnaire. Among the variables studied were the skills to collect and analyze information, working in team skills, problem-solving skills, long-life learning skills, skills in using technology, entrepreneurial skills, creative and critical thinking skills, leadership and personal qualities. Results of the study shows the mean of the generic skills variables are from 3.73 to 4.17 with personal qualities scored the highest mean (mean=4.17) and leadership skills and entrepreneurial skills scored the lowest mean i.e. 3.73 and 3.81 respectively. The results indicate the need to address issues to improve students’ generic skills especially their leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
关键词：Generic skills;Human capital;Technical Education