Research of Curriculum Content, Data Processing Program. Final Report.
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| Title: | Research of Curriculum Content, Data Processing Program. Final Report. |
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| Authors: | Stoehr, Keith, Gateway Technical Inst., Kenosha, WI. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 117 |
| Publication Date: | 1976 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Wisconsin State Board of Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education, Madison. |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Comparative Analysis, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Evaluation, Data Processing, Data Processing Occupations, Employer Attitudes, Graduate Surveys, Job Skills, Program Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Technical Education, Technical Institutes, Two Year Colleges, Vocational Adjustment |
| Geographic Terms: | Wisconsin |
| Abstract: | A study was conducted to assess the relationship between data processing competencies taught in Wisconsin Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education District Data Processing programs and on-the-job demands, as a basis for curriculum review and revision. A sample of program graduates, their employers, and instructors were asked to rate 75 competencies in terms of frequency, importance, performance ability, and future need relative to on-the-job requirements. A total of 152 graduates, 80 employers, and 15 instructors provided data for analysis. Results showed a high degree of agreement between graduates, instructors, and employers in regard to the importance, frequency, performance, and future need of the various competencies. Reading memory dumps, working with systems analysts, preparing program documentation manuals, and writing computer operator instructions were suggested as areas needing more program emphasis. Data communications routines, work with users on problems, using company system standards, and structured programming techniques were felt to be increasing importance for the future. Respondents rated knowledge of programming and COBOL as the two most important skill areas for entry-level positions. Overall, it was concluded that the Data Processing program was basically well-structured and well-taught. The survey instruments and list of ranked competencies are appended. (JDS) |
| Entry Date: | 1977 |
| Accession Number: | ED134250 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | A study was conducted to assess the relationship between data processing competencies taught in Wisconsin Vocational, Technical, and Adult Education District Data Processing programs and on-the-job demands, as a basis for curriculum review and revision. A sample of program graduates, their employers, and instructors were asked to rate 75 competencies in terms of frequency, importance, performance ability, and future need relative to on-the-job requirements. A total of 152 graduates, 80 employers, and 15 instructors provided data for analysis. Results showed a high degree of agreement between graduates, instructors, and employers in regard to the importance, frequency, performance, and future need of the various competencies. Reading memory dumps, working with systems analysts, preparing program documentation manuals, and writing computer operator instructions were suggested as areas needing more program emphasis. Data communications routines, work with users on problems, using company system standards, and structured programming techniques were felt to be increasing importance for the future. Respondents rated knowledge of programming and COBOL as the two most important skill areas for entry-level positions. Overall, it was concluded that the Data Processing program was basically well-structured and well-taught. The survey instruments and list of ranked competencies are appended. (JDS) |
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