Instructors' and Trainees' Perception and Practices on Common Courses in South Wollo Zone
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2008-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The main objective of this research was to assess instructors' and trainees' perception and
practices on common courses. To this end, the focus of the research was on four
purposively selected TVET colleges in South Wollo Zone. The trainees selected for this
research were 10 + 3. They were selected purposively. The main reason of.~·electing these
trainees was that they have taken all common courses. So, they could give reliable
information. A descriptive survey method was applied. Four TVETs, Kombolcha, Siheen,
Admas Dessie Campus and Tropical College of Medicine were taken as sample of the study
From these TVETs, of the total 700 trainees, 189 (30%) from two government TVETs were
selected with stratified sampling and all 70 (100%) of trainees from the private TVETs
were taken as their number was manageable. To collect the data, questionnaire,
interview, focus group discuss, classroom observation checklist and a rating scale were
applied to collect data from instructors and trainees. The data collected were organized
and interpreted by using quantitative (statistical) and( Qualitative( descriptions).
approaches. The analysis and interpretation of the data showed that common courses
were not given due allention by instructors and trainees. Recommendations were
suggested to TVET colleges, instructors and trainees to give due allention to common
courses and help trainees develop skills, knowledge and positive altitude.
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research was to assess instructors, ' and trainees' perception, practices on common courses