The Effectiveness of the Technological Approach in Vocational Workshops on Acquiring Practical Skills in Drawing and Decoration Among First-Year Female Vocational Secondary Students in Jordan

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of the technological approach in vocational workshops in acquiring practical skills among female students in the first-year of vocational secondary school in Jordan. The scope of the study was limited to two specific modules: Drawing and Painting and Design and Decoration. It seeks to determine the impact of this approach on the acquisition of practical skills, vocational concepts, and learning motivation among students in vocational secondary schools in Amman. To achieve these objectives, a practical skills scale was developed. The researcher used a quasi-experimental methodology, involving a sample of 60 students divided into two groups: an experimental group (n = 30) taught using the technological approach, and a control group (n = 30) taught via conventional methods. The validity and reliability of the instrument were verified. The scale was administered to both groups as pre-tests and post-tests. Results from the Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) revealed a statistically significant difference at the significance level of (α ≤ 0.05) between the two groups. This difference, which favored the experimental group, is attributed to the technological approach in acquiring practical skills. These findings indicate the effectiveness of integrating a technological approach in vocational education. The study recommends integrating the technological approach in teaching vocational subjects and suggests conducting further research across different educational stages and incorporating new variables.