Vol. 9 No. 3 (2025)

Md Jobayer Islam

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Exploring the Impact of HRM Practices on Employee Engagement and Job Satisfaction: A Quantitative Analysis in the Organizational Context

https://doi.org/10.70771/jocw.202

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Foysal Habib, MD Imran Ali, Md. Jahangir Alam, Hridoy Mahmud, Hafizul Islam

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Integrating E-Learning Into English Teaching In Semi- Urban High Schools And Colleges In Bangladesh

https://doi.org/10.70771/jocw.197

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Abstract

This research aims to investigate the opportunities and challenges of E-learning in English language teaching in semi-urban high schools and colleges of Bangladesh. The collected information assesses the readiness of teachers and students for e-learning—considered the most advanced form of virtual learning. The study focuses on analyzing e-learning from the students’ perspective, including their perceptions such as awareness, attitudes, and the social acceptability of the approach. In the current system of English education in Bangladesh, this concept is especially vital. Despite giving high priority to English teaching at the higher secondary level, most students are unable to pass the English paper in public exams. They also struggle to translate the language into real-world contexts. This research aims to provide appropriate suggestions to address these issues through E-learning.
Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the ideas, elements, and models of E-learning and examine its feasibility in English teaching in semi-urban higher secondary schools and colleges in Bangladesh. For this purpose, a mixed-methods approach was employed. The researcher conducted a literature review, administered a questionnaire survey, and carried out textual interviews. The study involved more than 160 students aged 18 to 20 from three semi-urban higher secondary schools and colleges. Additionally, a quantitative survey was conducted among English teachers. The results indicate that, despite limited resources, E-learning can be effectively integrated into English instruction in semi-urban schools and colleges.
However, there are some limitations to the study. It was conducted in only three educational institutions located in semi-urban areas, using a convenience sample deemed representative of higher secondary institutions across Bangladesh. The student respondents in the survey were selected through random sampling. Moreover, I spoke only with guardians who were present during the students’ interviews. Key words: E-learning, Semi-urban, Higher Secondary institution and teaching English.

Md. Yousuf Ali

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Exploring the Graduate Employability in Political Science: Expected Sectors and Early Career Outcomes

https://doi.org/10.70771/jocw.211

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In Bangladesh, public universities mainly offer political science programs both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Although outcome based education has been introduced in all universities under the university grants commission, the outcome relating to the employability of political science graduates has become a pressing issue in higher education. Curriculum experts have raised questions about why academic rigor and reputation are not sufficient to adequately prepare these graduates for the labor market. In this backdrop, this paper explores the expected employment sectors, essential skills, and early career challenges of political science graduates from major public universities in Bangladesh. Semi-structured interviews with final-year and postgraduate students revealed their employment expectations, required competencies, barriers to securing jobs, and the perceived value of internships and networks. According to the interview, political science graduates aspire to careers in civil service, government ministries, NGOs, international development organizations, research think tanks, and consultancy. However, participants highlighted significant gaps between academic training and labor market requirements. While the curriculum of political science integrates up to date content and research based textbooks, employers increasingly demand practical competencies such as policy analysis, data literacy, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and strong communication skills. According to the job agencies’ requirements the graduates of political science lag behind in the job market due to the lack of internships, field-based training, and direct engagement with employers, which limited graduates’ readiness to enter competitive job markets. Many postgraduates attend some training and workshops to strengthen credentials believing that additional certifications are necessary to secure quality employment. The findings underscore the urgent need for curriculum reform in political science programs, including the integration of applied learning, professional networks, and employer collaborations. In realistic and practical terms, internship opportunities, case-based teaching, and industry partnerships could significantly enhance graduates’ career outcomes. This study contributes to the broader discourse on graduate employability in social sciences by offering evidence-based recommendations for aligning political science education with evolving job market demands in Bangladesh and similar contexts.

M. A. Rahat, Dr. Serajum Munira

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Influence on Native Language and Culture through Foreign Film and Media: A Sociolinguistics and Sociocultural Study of Bangladesh

https://doi.org/10.70771/jocw.212