Investigating Factors Hindering the Implementation of E-Learning at Motheo Technical and Vocational Education and Training (Tvet) College: A Case Study of the National Vocational Certificate (Ncv) Programme

Abstract

This study investigated factors that hinder the effective implementation of e-learning at Motheo Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, NCV Faculty Bloemfontein Campus by staff members. The study population was all academic staff in the National Vocational Certificate (NCV) Faculty. A purposive sample comprising four Information Technology personnel, two academic management for the Faculty, campus manager and the head of e-learning department was selected. Qualitative data collected through interviews were categorised into themes. The study identified amongst others, factors that hinders the effective implementation of e-learning at Faculty level. These included lack of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) policy and strategic plan, slow internet connectivity, old software, inadequate ICT/compatible resources for e-learning, lack of training of personnel, motivation of staff, ICT skills, and administrative and technical support. The implementation of e-learning could be effective through policy consideration that favor e-learning, motivation among the Faculty, using open source software/updated software, skills development and training, management support, resources accessibility and availability.

A Systematic Review of Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Strategies to Improve Instruction of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Nigeria

“…39 Furthermore, a study conducted by Zwane and Setlalentoa at Motheo TVET college revealed that despite the global embrace of ICT and eLearning, many instructors are either reluctant or not using it because of lack of knowledge, lack of technical support, individual resistance to change and administrative problem. 40 Policy inconsistency has also been found to be a challenge to the teaching and learning of TVET in Africa. Policy inconsistency confuses the education system, and it makes it difficult to plan for oneself and predict or project the future of education.…”

“…Lecturers are not using online mediums to teach due to poor exposure to new technologies reason. 44 The choice of teaching method used by TVET instructors also posed a great challenge to the teaching and learning of TVET in Nigeria. Many instructors do not consider students' backgrounds and individual differences in their choice of teaching method.…”

The Impact of Contextual Factors on Learning of Agricultural Programmes in Technical and Vocational Education Training Colleges, South Africa

“…Although this subject has been researched in other countries, in South Africa, there are a few studies on agricultural programmes. For instance, Thwala (2017) conducted a study on an agricultural vocational education programme and the promotion of job creation skills in the Free State, while Zwane and Setlalentoa (2020) investigated the factors hindering the implementation of e-learning at Motheo Technical and Vocational Education and Training College. Sephokgole and Ramaligela (2021) wrote about the challenges experienced by lecturers when teaching about the instructional practices on agricultural programmes in TVET colleges.…”