Transformative technical and vocational training in tertiary agricultural education in Africa.

2021 ◽  
pp. 212-226
Author(s):  
Abraham Sarfo ◽  
Caroline Mutepfa
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Improving Teaching And Learning ◽  
And Training

Abstract This chapter deals with the role of technical and vocation training in African tertiary agricultural education, pointing out the vital contribution of agricultural technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions in preparing youth both for employment and for further studies. The chapter discusses: the challenges to agricultural TVET; the current status of agricultural training centres; the goals identified for reforming agricultural TVET in Africa; innovative approaches for improving teaching and learning systems; the role of the private sector in the successful development of agricultural TVET; and the linkages between agricultural TVET and tertiary agricultural education.

Evolving Role of Private Sector TVET

1996 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 300-304
Author(s):  
Bradford W. Imrie
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Changing Role ◽  
And Training

Competency-based technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is described and the role of the private sector outlined. The changing role of the private sector in different socio-economic contexts is stressed. The article points to the need for a national policy which integrates public and private initiatives. Finally an agenda for action for TVET in the 21st century is proposed.

Workplace learning for pre – service teachers’ practice and quality teaching and learning in technical vocational education and training: key to professional development

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Theresa Chinyere Ogbuanya ◽  
Taiwo Olabanji Shodipe
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Workplace Learning ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Quality Teaching ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technical Vocational Education ◽  
And Training

Purpose With critical reviews of previous studies in workplace learning, this paper aims to investigate workplace learning for pre-service teachers’ practice and quality teaching and learning in technical vocational education and training: key to professional development. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted multistage sampling technique to select sample for the study. Empirical analysis was adopted to analyse the data collected from technical vocational education and training pre-service teachers. Findings The result of the study revealed that the constructs of social learning theory had a stronger linkage with the constructive teaching than traditional management. Originality/value This study emphasizes the need to adequately train pre-service teachers on instructional delivery processes, building strong relationship with learners and build the ability to organize and execute necessary actions required to successfully carry out a specific educational task in a particular context.

scholarly journals Education for rural development and agribusiness in post-socialist Slovakia

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Danka Moravčíková ◽  
Izabela Adamičková ◽  
Peter Bielik
Keyword(s):  
Rural Development ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Current State ◽  
And Training

Agricultural education and training in the former Czechoslovakia has traditionally focused on fostering the position of cooperatives and state farms. The destruction of socialist agriculture and the reduction of commuting opportunities in the urban space during the transition have resulted in the handicapped socio-economic position of the Slovak countryside and its population. The role of education and training in fostering agribusiness growth and rural development could therefore become a crucial strategy. The aim of this article is to analyse the current state of education and training for agribusiness and for rural development in Slovakia using the methods of literature research and document analysis. The article interprets general trends in the development of adult education in Slovakia during the transition period. The main priorities and perspectives formulated in the national strategy for education in agriculture (for the period 2007-2013) are discussed in the mentioned context. With a focus on the leading role of the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, the paper assesses the current status of formal and further agricultural education and training offered in academic and other educational institutions. The paper concludes by discussing implications, recommendations and challenges for developing education and training initiatives for agribusiness and rural development.

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