Factors Influencing TVET Choices among Secondary School Students in Kuching
Abstract
TVET has not been well known among the Malaysian population. Participation in TVET has not yet been given a clear status. In Malaysia, TVET is currently not a popular option for higher education and is viewed negatively as it only serves dropouts. The majority of SPM graduates are still uncertain about which educational path they want to follow, and TVET is usually not their first choice. Given the recent surge in demand for skilled workers, this issue needs to be addressed. The aim of this study is therefore to investigate the perception of TVET among the genders and class streams of secondary school students. A quantitative descriptive study was conducted with 234 students from three different schools in the Kuching area who completed a questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. This finding implies that there is no statistically significant difference between male and female participants' overall impressions. As a result, the study indicates that there is insufficient data to establish the existence of a significant variation in overall perceptions across genders. According to the findings of the data analysis utilizing One-way ANOVA and post-hoc testing, there is no significant difference in overall perceptions amongst students from different class streams. To deepen students' interest in TVET, the government should continuously provide comprehensive information on TVET to students on a regular basis, helping them to make educated decisions regarding their tertiary education.
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