Exploring The Feasibility of Work Education in Sabah SDA Schools: A Stakeholder Analysis

This study assessed stakeholder readiness for reintroducing work education into Seventh-day Adventist primary and secondary schools in Sabah, Malaysia. A mixed-methods analysis was conducted with 412 respondents, consisting of school staff members, parents, and secondary students. Results revealed general support across all three groups, though with significant variations: school staff demonstrated strong alignment with Adventist educational values, primary parents showed greater enthusiasm than secondary parents (p < .01), while secondary students maintained neutral-positive stances. Key implementation challenges included resource limitations (reported by 68% of administrators), curriculum integration concerns (57% of teachers), and student engagement barriers (41% of parent comments). Findings suggest work education is aligned with institutional philosophy but requires targeted strategies addressing: (1) secondary parents' academic performance concerns, (2) student workload management, and (3) industry partnerships to enhance relevance. The study concludes by noting that successful implementation would necessitate phased adoption, wellness support, and clear demonstrations of career benefits to sustain stakeholder engagement.

Keywords: Seventh-day Adventist primary,secondary schools in Sabah,education,stakeholder engagement.