Title: EXPERIENCE OF CHALLENGES FACED BY STUDENTS DURING PLACEMENT
Author: Ayushi Yadav, Mohini Kumari, Shubhi Tripathi
Introduction: Securing a placement is a significant milestone in a student’s academic journey, marking the transition from the theoretical realm of education to the practical world of work. However, this pivotal phase is not without its challenges, as students navigate a competitive landscape and encounter various obstacles along the way. Understanding the challenges faced by students during placement is crucial for educators, career advisors, and students themselves. From honing technical skills to mastering the art of interviews, this introduction delves into the multifaceted hurdles that students often confront during the placement process. By examining these challenges, we can better equip students with the tools and strategies needed to overcome them and embark on a successful career path.
Objective: To identify and address challenges encountered by students during the placement.
Literature Review/ Views and Reviews:
The survey focused on problems encountered by students on placement. A number of the problems students faced suggested the need for additional opportunities both before and during the placements to engage with material on safety in the field, and ways to deal with workplace stress and conflict. In response to these issues the article summarises some pedagogical strategies that may be used to enhance student learning in these areas both leading up to and during their field placements. In addition to matters relating to safety and stress, financial pressures were evident for students endeavouring to complete field placements. The recent moves from universities to embrace industry based learning, clearly has implications for funding support made available to students undertaking this type of education.
Data Collection: For the given problem five questions were framed on Likert scale.
We have decided to investigate the statements by means of an online survey where we collected survey from 100 students of ITM.
For every question, the mean, standard deviation, standard error, and t-stat were calculated. This data was primarily collected by us.
They were coded as: Strongly Agree-5, Agree-4, Neutral-3, Disagree-2, Strongly Disagree-1
Data analysis:
|
|
Mean |
Standard Deviation |
Standard Error |
T- Stat |
|
Q1 |
3.26 |
1.28 |
0.12 |
-6.83 |
|
Q2 |
3.15 |
1.12 |
0.11 |
-6.94 |
|
Q3 |
3.03 |
1.25 |
0.12 |
-7.05 |
|
Q4 |
3.14 |
1.07 |
0.10 |
-6.68 |
|
Q5 |
3.42 |
1.25 |
0.12 |
-6.67 |
Conclusion:
- What is the effectiveness of career counseling services provided by the college in addressing placement-related challenges?
= T-stat is -6.83 which is more than –1.96. It means people agree with the statement.
- The level of preparation and guidance provided by the college administration adequately prepares students for placement interviews and assessments.
= T-stat is -6.94 which is more than –1.96. It means people agree with the statement..
- The competition among students for placement opportunities within the college is fair and transparent.
=T-stat is -7.05 which is more than –1.96. It means people agree with the statement.
- The availability of resources and support systems, such as resume workshops and mock interviews, adequately addresses students’ needs during placement preparation.
=T-stat is -6.68 which is more than –1.96. It means people agree with the statement..
- Should a student be allowed to seat for multiple companies after getting placed for one of the company?
=
T-stat is -6.67 which is more than –1.96. It means people agree with the statement.
References:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1046/j.0312-407X.2003.00049.x
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