Bridging the Gap Between Academe-Industry Through Outcomes-Based Curriculum Development


Marissa C. Esperal, Mari Jane A. Lee, & Ma. Elna C. Cosejo

ABSTRACT

To bridge the gap between academe and industry, the study determined the highly in-demand technical skills and knowledge competencies needed in psychological practice in CALABARZON. Two perspectives were considered in approaching the problem: the perspective of 44 employers or industry partners and the perspective of 120 employees who are graduates from Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in Southern Luzon State University. Both quantitative and qualitative methods in data gathering were employed. The majority (21 or 52.5%) of the 40 identified as very relevant competencies fall within Cluster 22.5% is in Cluster B, and 25% is in Cluster C, wherein; Cluster A - psychological knowledge and skills underpinning the core competencies; Cluster B professional behavior competencies; and, Cluster C - professional activities competencies. It was concluded that psychological knowledge and skills competencies are among the top competencies needed in psychological practice based on the perception of both groups of respondents. However, on top of psychological knowledge and skills are professional behavior competencies which also play an important role in the industry. It was further concluded that the skills and competencies being developed in the AB Psychology curriculum of Southern Luzon State University are highly relevant and responsive to the needs of the industry. Recommendations were forwarded to concerned authorities.

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