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Universal Journal of Educational Research Vol. 9(6), pp. 1197 - 1213
DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090609
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Creation of Learning Opportunities for Electrical Engineering Students at Northern Cape Urban Technical Vocational Education and Training College
Thomas Masvosve 1,*, Moeketsi Mosia 2, Johane Hlatywayo 3
1 School of Education, Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape, South Africa
2 Centre for Teaching, Learning & Programme Development, Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape, South Africa
3 School of Natural & Applied Sciences, Sol Plaatje University, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape, South Africa
ABSTRACT
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are currently not succeeding in developing requisite skills in Electrical Engineering Studies. The aim of this study was to investigate opportunities to learn (OTL) created for Electrical Engineering students at a TVET College. The study was conducted using a mixed method case study where 101 questionnaires were distributed to all the students enrolled for N1 Electrical Trade Theory, and interviews conducted with 6 students purposively sampled based on their performance, and with the only lecturer teaching the subject. Document analysis was also employed to source vital curriculum information for the subject. The research resulted in a number of significant findings, namely; engineering theory lessons taught were not complemented by practical work or experiments, teaching methods and learning activities did not promote active participation on the part of students, classes were composed of both young and so-called mature students, there were not enough assessment opportunities and instructional resources. The research therefore, recommends that lecturers be appropriately qualified, so that they are informed about teaching and learning methods suitable for students of mixed abilities, ages and backgrounds; and that they employ teaching methods that are learning-centred, which result in students actively creating knowledge through their own experiences. It is likely that the more a lecturer practices this type of teaching, and takes into consideration relevant contextual factors; the more s/he will enhance the creation of OTL for Electrical Engineering at a TVET college.
KEYWORDS
Curriculum, Electrical, Engineering, Perception, TVET
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Thomas Masvosve , Moeketsi Mosia , Johane Hlatywayo , "Creation of Learning Opportunities for Electrical Engineering Students at Northern Cape Urban Technical Vocational Education and Training College," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 9, No. 6, pp. 1197 - 1213, 2021. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090609.
(b). APA Format:
Thomas Masvosve , Moeketsi Mosia , Johane Hlatywayo (2021). Creation of Learning Opportunities for Electrical Engineering Students at Northern Cape Urban Technical Vocational Education and Training College. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 9(6), 1197 - 1213. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2021.090609.