EVALUATION OF YOUR NEEDS OF THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL HAIR CARE AND BEAUTY SERVICES PROGRAM
MESLEK YÜKSEKOKULU SAÇ BAKIMI VE GÜZELLİK HİZMETLERİ ÖNLİSANS PROGRAMI İHTİYAÇLARININ DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ

Author : Sinan BAYIK -- Asuman Seda SARACALOĞLU
Number of pages : 693-711

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to carry out a need analysis work of Adnan Menderes University Sultanhisar Vocational School Hair Care and Beauty Services associate degree program according to students views. the sample of the research consists of seven (7) graduates and seven (7) students who are in the process of graduation. Maximum diversity sampling method is used and it is taken into consideration that the participants come from different cities and different secondary education departments. Two different focus group interviews are conducted with both of these two groups at different times. Before the interview, the official curriculum of the relevant university is taken into consideration. In this direction; eight questions are identified about reasons for preference of the program by the students, planning of the courses in the curriculum, proficiency of the instructors, applied trainings, panel, seminar etc. and also including other activities and internship training programs. . Interviews are conducted in a semi-structured interview. The data obtained from the participants are recorded with a voice recorder. The obtained records are analyzed by using content analysis method. According to the findings , the proportion of semester planning and vocational and social lessons in the program is evaluated positively in general. On the other side according to participants’ views some needs have been identified such asthe necessity of updating the course contents parallel to the technological developments, the necessity of increasing the additional learning activities in the program, process of the internship period, the physical conditions and the inadequate tools,. It is believed that the realization of the research by including other stakeholders related to the program will shed light on the general evaluation and development of the program.

Keywords

Need analysis, focus group interview, hair care and beauty services program

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