This qualitative research investigated the implementation problems of apprenticeship training
program in the Addis Ababa TVET colleges and enterprises. The research looked into the
training program conducted by TVET Colleges and enterprises. Relevant literature on the nature
of apprenticeship training and the factors that could affect its implementation were also
reviewed.
The research applied the theoretical statement of Bandura’s (1977) theory of observation
/imitation/, Vygotsky’s theory of ZPD, contextual or the situated learning (Lave and Wenger,
1991), the constructivist view of learning and career theory as the main theoretical frameworks
to describe the apprenticeship training process. The theories, however, do not mention the factors
that can hamper the implementation of apprenticeship training in a specific social context.
The theory of observation was preferred since it can describe the apprentice’s effort to master the
skill of an occupation by observing the craftsman at the enterprises. The situated learning was
preferred as it gives value to practice as a condition for the effectiveness of learning. Similarly,
the research considered Vygotsky’s theory of the ZPD. The application of ZPD indicates the
difference between what the apprentice can accomplish independently and what he/she can do
with the close assistance of supervisor on a given task. Holland’s career theory (as cited in De
lary, Duncan & Swarth, 2006) is also considered to describe the apprenticeship training in
relation with an occupation.
The current research has enabled to consider context specific conditions by focusing on the
investigation of the causes of the implementation challenges of the apprenticeship training. The
researcher collected data from Addis Ababa TVET Agency experts, deans of one private and
another public TVET Colleges, college apprenticeship training coordinators, trainers, trainees,
supervisors and enterprises by employing unstructured and structured interviews, observation
and Focus Group Discussion tools. The analysis was made by making the data pass through three successive steps: data reduction,
data display and interpretation, and conclusion. The findings showed that the implementation of
the apprenticeship training program had challenges that could be shared among its actors; Trade
Unions had no involvement in the implementation of the apprenticeship training program; the
selected colleges and enterprises addressed their challenges by using limited strategies and
without regular and systematic way; the presence of some less motivating factors for the
participation of the apprentices in the apprenticeship training was reported; the presence of
conditions that could adversely affect the apprentices’ acquisition of occupational skills was
reported; the provision of apprenticeship training at the enterprises lack, either facilities or
training services, in order to arrange the apprenticeship training program for TVET college
trainees; and there were some indications for the presence of some weak professional qualities of
supervisors that have implications for the apprentices’ training.
Eventually, it was concluded that the implementation of apprenticeship training program in the
Addis Ababa TVET Colleges and enterprises had challenges that require the consideration of
both institutional and human conditions. / Curriculum and Instructional Studies / D. Ed. (Curriculum Studies)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/8973 |
| Date | 11 1900 |
| Creators | Demessew Alemu Woldetsadik |
| Contributors | Lumadi, Mutendwahothe Walter |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (xvi, 290 leaves) : col. ill., col. maps |
| Rights | University of South Africa |
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