Transitioning Vocational Education and Training in Africa

Abstract

EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This book takes an expansive view of vocational education and training. Drawing on case studies across rural and urban settings in Uganda and South Africa, the book offers a new way of seeing this through an exploration of the multiple ways in which people learn to have better livelihoods. Crucially, it explores learning that takes place informally online, within farmers’ groups and in public and private education institutions.

Re-imagining the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Curriculum that can Address the Skills Shortage Gap in South African Rural Communities

“…According to the findings, most TVET colleges have no formal relationship with the industry, except for cases where they offer an apprenticeship, leadership, or other skills programmes that are inherently practical. Makgato and Moila (2019) affirm that the relationship between TVET colleges and other partners is weak. Secondly, the TVET curriculum is alienated from its prime market as well as the consumers of the graduates in the form of the trade and industry (employers).…”

“…The lack of trained vocational and experienced lecturers is a significant issue in South Africa's education system, as highlighted by Russon and Wedekind (2023). The findings of the national education quality assurance body in South Africa suggest that many lecturers in vocational education are ill-prepared to meet the academic and social demands associated with vocational teaching (McGrath et al, 2023).…”