Sejahtera Academic Framework (SAF)

76 75 AIKOL KENMS KIRKHS KICT KLM KAED KOE KOED KOM KOD KOP KON KOS KAHS OVERALL Suitability of Programme 4.2 4.3 4.3 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.6 4.5 4.6 4.5 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.3 Theoreti- cal-practical balance 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.9 4.2 4.0 3.6 4.5 4.5 4.6 4.2 4.3 4.1 4.0 4.0 Internship 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.3 4.3 4.1 3.8 4.6 4.4 4.4 4.2 4.4 4.2 4.1 4.1 Compulsory co- curriculum 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.5 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.1 4.1 Compulsory subjects 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.0 4.0 4.5 4.3 4.5 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.2 Variety of co- curriculum 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.3 4.1 4.0 4.5 4.1 4.3 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.2 Prepare students for working world 4.0 4.1 4.0 3.9 4.1 3.9 3.6 4.5 4.5 4.6 4.2 4.4 3.9 3.9 4.0 Internship helps employment 4.2 4.3 4.0 4.3 4.3 4.1 3.8 4.5 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.0 4.1 4.1 Malaysian 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.1 3.9 4.6 4.4 4.5 4.2 4.3 4.1 4.1 4.2 International 3.9 3.9 4.0 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.7 3.9 N/A 4.0 N/A N/A 4.5 N/A 3.8 Total 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.0 3.9 4.5 4.4 4.5 4.3 4.3 4.1 4.1 4.1 Table 3.6 Evaluation of curriculum by kulliyyah Graduates were also asked to evaluate the overall curriculum in terms of (i) suitability of the study programme, (ii) balance between the theoretical and practical components, (iii) internship programme, (iv) compulsory co-curricular programme, (v) compulsory subjects, (vi) variety of co-curricular activities offered, (vii) preparing students for working life, and (viii) whether the internship programme helped them obtain suitable employment. Overall, the graduates were satisfied with the curriculum, as shown by the rating, which is significantly greater than 3.5. (Table 3.6) Soft skills include interpersonal communication, creative and critical thinking, problem solving, analytical, teamwork, inculcating and practising positive values, and awareness of general knowledge and current issues. In general, the graduates rated their soft skills as “very good” with mean ratings significantly greater than 4 (see Table 3.7). Among the soft skills listed, the graduates rated themselves slightly higher (4.3 and above) in teamwork and inculcating and practising positive values. Table 3.7 Soft skills by Kulliyyah AIKOL KENMS KIRKHS KICT KLM KAED KOE KOED KOM KOD KOP KON KOS KAHS OVERALL Interper- sonal communi- cation 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 Creative and critical thinking 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.2 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.0 4.1 Problem solving 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.3 3.9 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.1 Analytical skills 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.0 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.1 Ability for teamwork 4.3 4.3 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.3 4.3 4.5 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.4 4.4 4.3 Inculcation and practising positive values 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.3 4.5 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.4 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.4 4.4 4.4 General knowledge and current issues 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.0 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.0 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 Malaysian 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.3 4.2 4.3 4.1 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 International 4.3 3.9 4.1 4.2 5.0 4.0 4.1 3.7 N/A 4.1 N/A N/A 4.6 N/A 4.1