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The importance of regular industrial training for lecturers and instructors on emerging technologies
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The importance of regular industrial training for lecturers and instructors on emerging technologiesThe findings from the interviews highlight the consensus among interviewees regarding the significance of regular industrial training for lecturers and instructors in emergent mechanical engineering technologies. They argue that instructors, who serve as advisers for students, must be adequately trained to provide pertinent instruction. Interviewees 1, 2, and 3 (IE1, IE2, and IE3) emphasise the need for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between technical universities and industries for the regular training of mechanical engineering lecturers, which will assist in bridging the skills divide between student training and industry demand. Interviewees 1 and 4 (IE1, IE4) emphasise the need for a programme to train lecturers in the industry with emergent technologies before introducing them to students. As technology becomes more integrated into education, Interviewees 2 and 3 (IE2 and IE3) discuss the significance of research on professional development requirements for lecturers instructing in technology- mediated settings. These findings are consistent with the existing literature (e.g., Ally, 2019; Martin et al., 2019). which emphasises the significance of continuous professional development for educators to remain current with emerging technologies and best teaching practises. Industry-academia partnerships can play an important role in fostering faculty development because they enable educators to gain practical industry experience and update their knowledge of their respective disciplines ( e.g., de Waal & Maritz, 2022; I. Lee & Perret, 2022) The interviewees' emphasis on MOUs and structured partnerships lends credence to the notion that formalising such collaborations can improve their efficacy (e.g., Asmaganbetova et al., 2021; Saputra et al., 2019). Clearly defined agreements can facilitate improved resource sharing, knowledge transmission, and professional development opportunities for educators, resulting in more current and relevant instruction for students (e.g.,Arnó-Macià et al., 2020; Bulaeva et al., 2018). The findings from the interviews highlight the significance of regular industrial training for mechanical engineering lecturers and instructors to ensure that students receive an up-to-date education. These findings corroborate the existing literature regarding the importance of industry-academia partnerships and continuous professional development for educators (e.g.Borah et al., 2019; Q. Song & Runeson, 2023). Download 2.1 Mb. Share with your friends:
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