Assessment of the opportunities and challenges in the implementation of cooperative Training. The case of selected public Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges in Addis Ababa City Government

Master's Thesis , 2014 , 86 Pages

Didactics - Common Didactics, Educational Objectives, Methods

The main purpose of the study was to assess the opportunities and challenges in the implementation of cooperative training in three government colleges in Addis Ababa City Government. To this end , an attempt was made to look in to the criterion for selecting and placement of trainees on cooperative training enterprises, arrangements and selection procedures of cooperative training enterprises , the extent of cooperative training delivery, the opportunities and challenges of implementing cooperative training were raised as basic question. Opinions and views of trainees , trainers, supervisors and deans on the adequacy and appropriateness of training period , evaluation and supervision of trainees at the work place , the extent of cooperative training delivery, the opportunities and challenges of implementing cooperative training were treated. The study employed descriptive analysis of the data collected in regular programs of the three colleges selected from Entoto Poly TVET College (EPTVETC), Misrak Poly TVET College (MPTVETC) and Nifas silk Poly TVET College(NPTVETC) .The subject of the study were 3 deans , 3 cooperative training coordinators/ vocational counselors, 185 trainers, 273 trainees and 3 cooperative training enterprises .Trainees and trainers were selected through stratified random sampling technique while deans, supervisors and coordinators of cooperative training were selected through purposive sampling techniques. The data gathered were organized using descriptive statistical analysis .The finding of the study revealed that availability of supervisor and occupation were widely used criterion to select cooperative training enterprises in EPTVETC and MPTVETC while interest of cooperative training enterprises was the dominant factor in selecting cooperative training enterprises for NPTVETC trainees .Placement of trainees to practice centers was done by agreement between colleges and cooperative training enterprises. Factors that affect the practice in the colleges include shortage of training materials , the low qualification of trainers, transport cost of trainees due to long distance they traveled for cooperative training. Moreover, the opportunities in the implementation of cooperative include , the existence of strategies , guidelines , potential enterprises in Addis Ababa and the emphasis of government towards cooperative training program. [...]

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Acknowledgment
• Table of contents
• List of Tables
• List of Appendices
• Acronyms
• Abstract
• CHAPTER ONE
  • 1. INTRODUCTION
    • 1.1 Background of the Study
    • 1. 2. Statement of the problem
    • 1.3.Basic questions
    • 1.4 objective of the study
      • 1.4.1 General objective
      • 1.4.2 Specific Objectives
    • 1.5. Significance of the study
    • 1.6. Delimitations and Scope of the Study
    • 1.7. Limitations of the Study
    • 1.8. Definition of Terms
    • 1.9. Organization of the study
• CHAPTER TWO
  • 2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITRATURE
    • 2.1 Concept of Cooperative Training
    • 2.2 TVET Obejctives on Cooperative Training
    • 2.3 Basic Standards /Guidelines and Cooperative Training Agreement Documents
      • 2.3.1 Guideline document
      • 2.3.2 Memorandum of agreement between TVET institutions and Enterprises
      • 2.3.3 The training contract document between Enterprise and trainee
    • 2.4. Who is Involved in Cooperative Training?
    • 2.5. Monitoring the Training Progress
    • 2.6. Inspecting Cooperative Training Site
    • 2.7 Responsibilities of participating parties in cooperative Training program
    • 2.8 Benefits to partners involved in cooperative training program
      • 2.8.1 Benefits to enterprises
      • 2.8.2 Benefits to TVET institutions/colleges
      • 2.8.3 Benefits to trainees
    • 2.9 Challenges in implementing cooperative training
    • 2.9. Cooperative Training Program in some selected countries
      • 2.9.1 The German cooperative training program
      • 2.9.2 The cooperative training program in the Philippines
      • 2.9.3 An Overview of Cooperative Training Program in Ethiopian TVET
• CHAPTER THREE
  • 3. Research Design and Methodology
    • 3.1 Research Design
    • 3.2 Source of Data
      • 3.2.1. Primary sources
      • 3.2. 2. Secondary source
    • 3.3 Data gathering Instruments
      • 3.3.1 Questionnaires
      • 3.3.2. Interview
    • 3.4 Data Gathering Procedures
• CHAPTER FOUR
  • 4. Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data
    • 4.1. Opportunities in Implementing Cooperative Training
    • 4.2. Challenges in Implementing Cooperative Training
    • 4.3. Factors Affecting the Implementation of Cooperative Training
    • 4.4. Recommendations for Improving the Implementation of Cooperative Training
• CHAPTER FIVE
  • 5. Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
    • 5.1. Summary of Findings
    • 5.2. Conclusion
    • 5.3. Recommendations
• References
• Appendices

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to assess the opportunities and challenges in the implementation of cooperative training in selected public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges in Addis Ababa City Government. The study focuses on the experiences of TVET institutions, enterprises, and trainees involved in cooperative training programs. It seeks to identify the factors that facilitate or hinder the effective implementation of cooperative training and to provide recommendations for improvement.

• The role of cooperative training in TVET institutions
• The benefits and challenges of cooperative training for TVET institutions, enterprises, and trainees
• The factors influencing the success of cooperative training programs
• The need for effective collaboration between TVET institutions and enterprises
• Recommendations for improving the implementation of cooperative training in Ethiopia

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One: Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the study, including the background, statement of the problem, research questions, objectives, significance, delimitations, limitations, definition of terms, and organization of the study. It establishes the context for the research and outlines the key issues to be addressed.

Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature

This chapter presents a comprehensive review of the existing literature on cooperative training, focusing on its concept, objectives, standards, guidelines, agreement documents, and the roles and responsibilities of participating parties. It also examines the benefits and challenges of cooperative training, drawing on experiences from different countries, including Germany, the Philippines, and Ethiopia.

Chapter Three: Research Design and Methodology

This chapter describes the research design, data sources, data gathering instruments, and data gathering procedures used in the study. It outlines the methods employed to collect and analyze data related to the opportunities and challenges in implementing cooperative training in selected TVET colleges in Addis Ababa.

Chapter Four: Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

This chapter presents, analyzes, and interprets the data collected through questionnaires, interviews, and document reviews. It examines the opportunities and challenges in implementing cooperative training, identifying the factors that influence its effectiveness and exploring the experiences of TVET institutions, enterprises, and trainees.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The keywords and focus themes of the text include cooperative training, technical and vocational education and training (TVET), opportunities, challenges, implementation, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, TVET institutions, enterprises, trainees, collaboration, benefits, factors, recommendations.

• College: Addis Ababa University (College of Education and behavioural studies)
• Course: Vocational Management
• Author: Mulugeta Taye (Author)
• Publication Year: 2014
• Pages: 86
• Catalog Number: V293612
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656912286
• ISBN (Book): 9783656912293
• Language: English
• Tags: assessment, training, technical, vocational, education, colleges, addis, ababa, city, government