Department of Technology Education: Recent submissions
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The Role of TVET Managers in the Implementation of Real-Life Project-Based Learning for Competence Development of TVET Trainees in Uganda
(University of Eldoret, 2023-04)Real-Life Project-Based Learning (RLPBL) has long been used especially in developing countries. Various results of RLPBL related studies have also been found to be effective and have a positive impact on trainees. The ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONICS LABORATORY PRACTICES ON SKILL ACQUISITION BY TECHNICIAN TRAINEES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2022-08)Skill training for TVET graduates is very important as it prepares them to enter the world of work. Basic skills in electronics are acquired through regular laboratory instruction practice taken by trainees. This study ... -
Influence of Management and Utilization of Electronic Laboratory and Equipment on Skill Acquisition among Technician Trainees in TVET Institutions in Nairobi, Kenya
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022)Skill training for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) graduates is very important as it prepares them to enter the world of work. Basic skills in electronics are acquired through regular laboratory ... -
Confronting the Challenges of University Technical Vocational Education and Training in Uganda
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-11)This paper presents the major institutional, community, national, and regional challenges of promoting effective Technical Vocational Education and Training(TVET) training system in line with the 2030 SDG 4 with a focus ... -
The Effect of Work-Based Learning on the Acquisition of Technical Skills amongst Mechanical Engineering Students in National Polytechnics in Western Kenya Region
(AJEST, 2022-11)The right approach to teaching and evaluation of practical subjects in technical colleges is crucial in imparting practical skills and adequate creative power to students in order to meet the requisite human resource skills ... -
THE EXTENT TO WHICH TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS PREPARE THEIR GRADUATES FOR THE LABOUR MARKET IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2021)Education's objective is to prepare pupils for a lifetime of learning. Today's education is built to allow teachers to convey knowledge and skills to students, as well as for students to become knowledgeable and capable ... -
AN INVESTIGATION OF SAFETY MEASURES ON CONSTRUCTION SITES IN KENYA: A CASE OF KISII MUNICIPALITY
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Construction sites have been regarded as the most dangerous place to work in. Accident and injury rates in construction project sites is very high in comparison with other sectors of the industry. This study investigated ... -
PREPARATION OF GRADUATE AUTOMOTIVE TEACHERS FOR THE WORLD OF WORK IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Quality and relevance of education and training are global issues of concern. They are more critical in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) which form the link between education and the world of work. ... -
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF TRAINING OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE TVET INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA: A CASE OF UASIN GISHU COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The goals of education in Kenya are usually concerned with access to quality education and training. Recent trends in Kenya have shown a large number of private sector institutions being registered to provide technician ... -
HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY: A STUDY OF RETROFITTING EFFICIENT RAMPS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS IN KISUMU CITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The recent past has seen an increased inquiry into the mobility of the aged and physically impaired persons in public buildings in Kenya. The rapidly growing population paralleled by an increase in the number of ... -
Readiness for Competence Based Learning of Agriculture Education in Secondary Schools in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2021-04)The study conducted in Uasin Gishu County focused on competencies and perception towards secondary school agriculture. The objective was to establish the readiness of schools for implementation of competency-based learning. ... -
Learning Competencies among Students of Agriculture in Secondary Schools in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya: A Value Chain Approach
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology (AJEST), 2020-07)Governments in Sub-Saharan Africa are undertaking education reforms to shift from knowledge-based learning to a curriculum that lays emphasis on technical and transferable skills. Despite the fact that over 90% of public ... -
Inhibiting Aspects of ICT Infrastructure in Kenyan Technical Institutions for Teaching Electrical Engineering
(Journal of Advances in Education and Philosophy (JAEP), 2020-11-17)Information Communication Technologies have been incorporated in many sectors of the economy globally in the last two decades. In education, Governments around the world are investing large amounts of capital to achieve ... -
Trainees’ Perception on the CBET Curriculum in Kenya: The Case of TVET Institutions in Coast Region
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2020)A considerable number of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees released for the market are characterized by incompetence as they cannot exhibit behavior commensurate with the aspects of learning ... -
ENROLLMENT OF FEMALE STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COURSES IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH RIFT REGION, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)The enrolment of female students in technical courses has not been equal to that of male students in Kenya. This affects the countries achievement of its millennium goals and the attainment of vision 2030. Due to these ... -
DETERMINANTS OF ENROLMENT IN HOME SCIENCE SUBJECT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: A CASE OF ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY
(University of Eldoret, 2017)This study sought to establish the determinants of enrolment in Home Science subject in secondary schools in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Home Science as a subject facilitates acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes meant ... -
AN EVALUATION OF THE PRIMARY TEACHER EDUCATION HOME SCIENCE CURRICULUM IN SELECTED COLLEGES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Provision of education in any society is known to be an expensive undertaking. It requires immense investments of human and non human resources, hence the need to justify the viability of the returns obtained from such ... -
CHALLENGES FACING THE ENTRY OF GRADUATES OF TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS INTO SELF-EMPLOYMENT: THE CASE OF NORTH RIFT REGION
(University of Eldoret, 2017)The importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in nation building and economic development cannot be over-emphasized. Without the skilled technical manpower produced by vocational and technical ... -
How Effective is Vocational Education and Training for Rehabilitation in Kenyan Prisons? A Study Protocol
(American Journal of Educational Research, 2019)Rehabilitation and reformation of offenders is one of the core functions of the Kenya Prisons Service. Kenya Prisons service has various modules of training that make the staff more effective and professional in carrying ... -
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO LOW ICT INTEGRATION IN TEACHING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSES IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA.
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Information Communication Technologies have been incorporated in many sectors of the economy globally over time. In education, Governments around the world are investing large amounts of capital to realize the benefits ...
