Comparative Study on Females'participation and Performance in Industrial/Construction And Business Field of Study in Tvet Program: The Case of Adama and Assela Tvet Colleges
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2008-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The purpose of thi study is to examine factors affecting the participation and performance of
females in Industrial/Construction field of study when compared to Business field of study.
After investigating the occurrence of significant difference in the enrollment of the two sexes
in indu tria/Icon truction stream, identifying affecting factors and recommending solutions is
the goal of the research. Two TVET colleges from Oromia regional state, namely Adama
TVET College and Assela TVET College TVET colleges were selected for the study.
Comparative study was employed in the research process. Sample population was composed
of trainees from indu triallconstruction and business streams, trainers & department heads as
well as deans, v/deans and vocational counselors of the two colleges.
Sampling was carried out through simple random, purposive and availability sampling
techniques. Three set of questionnaires were prepared and administered for both groups of
trainees as well as for trainers and department heads. Besides, interview was conducted with
deans, v/deans and vocational counselors. Enrollment and graduation document of the two
colleges was analyzed. Data collected through different instruments was analyzed and
interpreted using percentage, t-Test, and narrative approach.
Regarding major findings, data from the enrollment document shows that there is wide gender
gap between male and female enrollment in industriallconstruction field of study. Concerning
females ' success, they are low achievers in industriallconstruction area than in business area,
when compared to their male counterparts. The reason is found to be mainly due to lack of
self-confidence. Among the main hindering factor for females' low participation in
industriallconstruction field of study, lack of guidance and counseling service, low GPA in
grade 10 national exams and fear of unemployment are the leading barriers.
In general, social and cultural norms play determining role in the selection process offuture
career. High schools and TVET colleges are not well organized in establishing guidance and
counseling service to direct students in selecting field of study. Due to lack of awareness and
negative attitude of the society towards females ' performance in industriallconstruction fields,
fear of unemployment has become one of the main factors which blocks females from
participating in industriallconstruction fields. Based on major findings, strengthening
guidance and counseling service in high schools and in TVET colleges, taking consideration
regarding GPA in grade 10 national exam as the only placement yard stick in different TVET
fields promoting TVET widely and performing awareness creation in the society is highly
recommended.
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Performance in Industrial/Construction