Implementation of Non-Formal Technical and Vocational Education and Training Curriculum in Awi Zone
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2010-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The study has aimed at the implementation of non-formal technical and vocational
education and training curriculum in Awi zone. Therefore, in the study, a descriptive
survey design was used. Methodologically, purposive and availability sampling
techniques were used in selecting subjects of the study. The subjects of the study were
60 trainees, 12 NFTVET instructors and 4 woreda and zone education office experts
. The data gathered were analyzed, summarized and interpreted by using such
statistical tools like percentage and mean. The findings of the study revealed that
trainees were not provided training courses in accordance with their choice and
voluntary bases. They were not consulted on what training courses they want to
attend. As a result, the relevance of the training program to solve the existing
problems of adult trainees was found to be low. There were also little attention
from the experts of woreda, zonal and even at the regional level given to the program
and also lack of trained man power in the fields related to non-formal technical and
vocational education and training program were major factors challenging for the
proper implementation of NFTVET curriculum in the zone. To minimize some of the
problems identified; it is recommended that zonal and woreda education officials
need to consider training areas, experiences and skills of the instructors so as to
follow the proper implementation of NFTVET curriculum. Again the concerned
government officials and other related academician at all level need to show their
administrative and professional commitment for the training program in order to
achieve the felt needs of adult trainees. Finally, non-formal technical and vocational
education and training instructors need to follow major principles of adult learning
so as to implement the curriculum properly in order for accomplishing the objectives
of the training program in general
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Awi Zone Vocational Education