The Implementation of Water Technology Curriculum in Two Selected Tvet Colleges in Oromia Region A
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2008-07
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the implementation of the curriculum of Water
Technology stream in two selected Middle-level TVET College of Oromia Region. To
meet this purpose a descriptive survey research method was employed in the study. In
this endeavor, data were collected through questionnaire, interview and Observation.
The subjects of the study were 140 trainees, 30 trainers, 4 Deans and 2 vocational
counselors. The interview respondents were purposely selected from the two selected
study areas, namely: Asella and Welliso TVET colleges. The study revealed that the
quality of the implementation of the water technology curriculum was affected by many
factors related to inadequate training materials such as machines, hand-tools, workshop
and equipment, the nature of the curriculum designed, lack of administration service and
lack of appropriate teaching methodology. Consequently, it has indicated that the
implementation of the program in these water technology streams was marked by the
existence of theory-laden instructions al1d lack of adequate awareness on the part of the
Regional TVET Agency and the administration of the institutions. Based on the findings
of the study, it is suggested that the sampled TVET institution workshops must be
equipped with adequate and necessary training materials &equipment, the water
technology curriculum needs revision, the trainers must get updating training in the area
of methods of teaching and better relationship must be established between OTVETA and
Private Companies to facilitate apprenticeship training are recommended
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Water Technology