Survey of Trainees' Attitude towards their Trainers' Competence in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges of Afar Regional State
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2011-07
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Addis Ababa Univerisity
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to investigate trainees' attitude towards their
trainers' competence in the TVET colleges of Afar Region. To this end, a
descriptive survey method were employed. To conduct this research four TVET
colleges in the region were incorporated. From these TVETs 298 trainees, 23
trainers and four college deans, totally 325 respondents were included as a
sample. The trainers and trainees were selected by using stratified random
sampling techniques. Deans were selected by using purposive sampling
techniques. To collect the necessary data questionnaires, interview and focus
group discussions were used. The collected data were analyzed by using
percentage, mean and descriptive statements. Based on the analysis made in
the research the major findings were: The provision of the training was severely
affected due to competence deficiencies of trainers. Beside this, the absence of
the necessary input and administrative support were hindered the quality of the
over all training. The recommendation made by this research include: the TVET
teacher training institutions recommend to ensure the would be TVET teachers
acquired the core competencies before graduation, and assess the competence
performance of their graduates in the actual world of work, it is advisable that
the Afar Education, Health, and Agriculture Bureaus recruit TVET trainers by
preparing criteria on the nine competence areas and establish COC examination
agency at the regional level to ensure the required standard, and the four TVET
colleges recommended facilitate in service training and establish students council
that works in negotiating and resolving trainees complaints .
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Technical and Vocational Education