A Narrative Inquiry Case Study Analysis of the Evolution of the Hill College Snap-On Automotive Technology Program from 2010 to 2017

Autor/in	Hampton, Jerry L.
Titel	A Narrative Inquiry Case Study Analysis of the Evolution of the Hill College Snap-On Automotive Technology Program from 2010 to 2017
Quelle	(2018), (259 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit D.Ed. Dissertation, Tarleton State University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-0-4383-2122-9
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; College Students; Auto Mechanics; Motor Vehicles; Vocational Education; Vocational Education Teachers; Faculty Development; Curriculum Development; Certification; Student Attitudes; Costs; Proximity; Educational Attainment; Fuels; Educational Needs; Texas + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Collegestudent; Motor vehicle; Kraftwagen; Ausbildung; Berufsbildung; Ausbilder; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Abschlusszeugnis; Zertifizierung; Schülerverhalten; Cost; Kosten; Lebensnähe; Bildungsabschluss; Bildungsgut; Treibstoff; Educational need; Bildungsbedarf
Abstract	The purpose of this research was to undertake a narrative inquiry case study of the Hill College Snap-on Automotive Technology Program, located in Cleburne, Texas, from program relocation to its most recent facility in November 2010 through the 2016-2017 academic year, a seven-year period of time, relative to an analysis of the evolution of facilities and equipment for instructional delivery, curriculum/curricular changes and classes scheduling adjustments, Hill College administrators program perspectives, current and completing students perspectives, graduates/program completers' employers perspectives, Advisory Board member perspectives, and future plans for program expansion/growth. Results of the study would suggest that automotive vehicles will continue to change and evolve and become more complex, automotive repair instruction will need to keep pace with those changes, and those who are instructors in automotive repair programs will need to receive advanced training so they can remain effective with their instruction. Furthermore, the tools and equipment, and training facilities, will need to change for automotive technicians to be able to diagnose and repair the problems that occur in these vehicles. The curriculum for these programs will need to change as the standards are set by certifying bodies, such as NATEF, in order for the program to remain certified; therefore, the certifications and certificates will likely change as well. The variety of stakeholders surveyed and subsequently interviewed within this narrative inquiry case study research revealed from upper-level administrators perspectives that they endorsed the importance of maintaining and upgrading facilities, attracting unique and varied student populations to include female and high school (dual credit) students, and expansion to other institutional campuses beyond the Hill College Cleburne campus. Current program students indicated that cost, proximity to residence, and time to completion were the most important considerations for program participation. Research also revealed that as the automotive industry relies more on alternative fuels and hybrid technology, the need for adding classes for training in these technologies will increase. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01