| Abstrakt: |
The capability of technical and vocational education and training to update and enhance individuals understanding, abilities, and skills and prepare them to meet the ever-changing demands of the labour market and society makes it an appealing development of human resources approach. However, a various factors have been affecting effective implementation of TVET in Ethiopia. A case study research design has been used to identify the factors affecting effective implementation of TVET in Entoto Polytechnic College of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Quantitative research method was used. A total of 145 trainees from the TVET college were randomly selected for this study. As per the findings of this study, challenges primarily in infrastructure, consumable materials, TVET funding, and inadequate supply of qualified trainers have been identified as the government related elements. Moreover, institutional elements such as inadequacy in teaching strategies, inadequately furnishing of labs/workshops/libraries, and inadequate supply of instructional materials have been revealed being factors affecting effective implementation of TVET. In addition to these, issues such as lack of motivation, lack of resources, distance from the college, and assessment practices are perceived as concerns with regard to trainees related elements affecting effective implementation of TVET. Furthermore, absence of motivation for teaching, insufficient proficiency in their field of expertise, poor staff office and poor condition of work, inadequate textbooks and other educational resources for TVET, and inadequate teaching preparation were identified as elements relating to trainers. Finally, the researcher has pointed out recommendations for improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
