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Dempster, Monica. "Teacher Educators' Perception of Character Education in Jamaica." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2018. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/501109.
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This was a multi-case qualitative study, designed to investigate teacher educators’ perception of character education in Jamaica and how they enact character education in their classrooms. The study provided a localized version to the vast amount of research that has been conducted on character education in developed countries. Against the background of the significant role of teacher education, the study provided important insights regarding how teacher educators perceived, and enacted character education. Given the abstract nature of character education, a seven-point Likert scale questionnaire and two short cases were used to guide the interviews with the fifteen teacher educators’ who were purposively selected to take part in the study. Artifacts provided by the teacher educators, provided additional data for study. The responses on the questionnaire ranged from strongly agree through to strongly disagree. The data were analysed using the thematic approach. The data generated from the instruments were collated and attributed to the themes and major research questions to which they were aligned. The findings revealed that teacher educators’ perception of character education was closely aligned to the authoritative perception. The commonly shared view among participants was that character education is a means of instilling in children and young people the traditional values of the society and teaching them good manners. It was found that the older participants hold that character education is the process of teaching young people to be respectful, caring and to have good manners, especially to their elders. The younger participants hold that character education should focus on teaching young people the values and attitudes that will help them to live successfully in community, where there is mutual respect between all members of that community. They explained that the goal of character education should therefore be to equip young people with the ability to make right decisions and excel at what they do, rather than become obedient, subservient members of the society. All fifteen respondents strongly agreed with the authoritative perception, that people do not naturally develop good character and are therefore in need of correction. Twelve of the fifteen participants also revealed that their belief that human beings do not naturally develop good character is further supported by the experiences they have gained observing and relating to other human beings. The findings also revealed that except for Guidance Counselors, teacher educators did not formally teach character education. The teacher educators described their character education activities as informal and reactive. Informal because they did not usually go to their classes with a plan to teach character education, and reactive because many of their explicit character education actions were in response to the undesirable or inappropriate behaviours of their students. Their character education actions included correcting undesirable behaviours and modeling appropriate behaviours. Most of the teacher educators supported the direct didactic approach as the more effective approach to the teaching of character education and believed that pre service teachers are inadequately prepared for the task of character education.
Temple University--Theses
Nkrumah-Young, K. "Exploring financing options for higher education in Jamaica." Thesis, University of Bath, 2005. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.555741.
Full text2. What are the consequences of financing both a national higher education system and a regional one?
3. What were the philosophical underpinnings to the allocation of resources to HE in Jamaica?
4. What models are available to the Jamaican government for allocating resources to HE? The fourth sub-question was used as the basis for the literature search and review. The issues of equity and efficiency were identified from the review as the main reasons for the state involvement in financing HE. Frameworks for analysing the consequences of the various Jamaican policies were also built from the study of the literature. The other questions were used as the background to the discussion and recommendations. Ground theory was the strategy of inquiry. The research drew on the views of Punch (1998) that the research questions and problems should direct the research instead of ones knowledge claim. Using interviews and documents and following the multiple processes of coding analysing and recoding as well as the use of the inductive logic, the research eventually identified some theoretical underpinnings which informed the recommendations for changes to the financing and resource allocation methodology for the Jamaican HE system.
Chunnu, Winsome M. "Whither Are We Drifting? Primary Education Policy in Jamaica." Ohio : Ohio University, 2009. http://www.ohiolink.edu/etd/view.cgi?ohiou1242393465.
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Vassel, Nevel Anthony. "Black masculinity and further education colleges in Britain and Jamaica." Thesis, University of Manchester, 2002. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.635642.
Full textCoates, Chad O. "Private Higher Education in Jamaica: Expanding Access in Pursuit of Vision 2030." Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK, 2012. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1329100651.
Full textJacobs, Patricia. "Graduates' Perceptions of an Early Childhood Education Teacher Training Program in Jamaica." ScholarWorks, 2016. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/2733.
Full textScott, Clive Robert. "A descriptive analysis of the public agricultural research and extension systems in Jamaica : a case study /." Connect to resource, 1993. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1195164958.
Full textHill, Phyllis Thelma P. "A case study exploring the development of The Jamaica Masters Online Project." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1158257796.
Full textSimmonds, Deborah. "The Effects of Sexual Education on Sexual Behaviors of Adolescents in Rural Jamaica." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6950.
Full textRobinson, Euphemia Sophia. "Science Content Knowledge: A Component of Teacher Effectiveness in a Primary School in Jamaica." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/4019.
Full textSmith, Merlene Maud. "O impacto da migração de professores no sistema educacional da Jamaica." [s.n.], 2009. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/286027.
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Resumo: Esta pesquisa foi realizada a partir de um interesse na tendência da migração internacional de trabalhadores, relacionada à Jamaica. Este artigo reforça o desafio critico que tal forma de migração representa para o Sistema Educacional Jamaicano. O aspecto mais importante do estudo focou na migração de professores, em particular da Jamaica, e qual impacto ocorreu no sistema educacional da Jamaica. Observa-se a natureza dessa tendência em particular envolvendo professores com experiência deixando seus empregos e indo trabalhar em outro local, a situação após a migração e as razões pelas quais os professores migram. Os fatores analisados apontam tanto para influências internas e nacionais quanto externas e internacionais. A literatura relacionada ao tema usualmente coleta dados por meio de entrevistas, e professores que são simultaneamente uma parte do movimento e experimentaram o movimento em algum nível participaram da pesquisa compartilhando informações e experiências A investigação feita para esta tese revela fatos que demonstram que a natureza deste tipo de migração de profissionais altamente qualificados, em especial professores, impactou negativamente o sistema educacional da Jamaica. Foi descoberto que, ao perder tais professores, as escolas tiveram muita dificuldade de manter seus objetivos educacionais. Devido à perda de professores experientes, o sistema educacional jamaicano encontrou problemas em oferecer educação de qualidade devido à dificuldade de substituir os professores que migraram. Deste modo, esse tipo de migração teve impacto negative na educação dos jamaicanos, e deixou o sistema ainda mais fraco do que anteriormente
Abstract: This research was done out of an interest in the trend of international labour migration as it relates to Jamaica in the West Indies. This paper highlights the critical challenge that this form of migration poses for the Jamaican education system. The most important aspect of the study focused on teacher migration in particular from Jamaica and what impact it has on the Jamaica education system. The issues looked at the nature of this particular trend involving trained, experienced teachers leaving off the job to go and work elsewhere, the situation has it is after they leave and reasons why they leave. The push and pull factors were analyzed which pointed to both national internal influences as well as international external influences. Literature related to the topic was used to collect data and teachers who are both currently a part of the trend and have experienced the trend in some way or another participated by sharing their views and information to assist with this research. The investigation done for this research revealed facts on the situation which showed that the nature of this type of migration of professionals and highly trained teachers has impacted negatively on Jamaica and its' education system. It was found that in loosing these teachers the schools were left struggling to keep up with their educational objectives. Because of the loss of a number of trained experienced teachers the Jamaican education system found itself with problems of providing the same quality education they did before the teachers left as most schools could not find equal replacements. Hence, this type of migration has impacted negatively on the education system in Jamaica and has left the system even weaker than it was before
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Economia Social e do Trabalho
Mestre em Desenvolvimento Econômico
Llewellyn, Joan. "Teacher Efficacy and Instructional Attentiveness| Exploring Perspectives of Academic Advising at a Tertiary Institution in Jamaica." Thesis, Temple University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10690661.
Full textThe purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of academic advising at a tertiary institution in Jamaica and how it has influenced teacher-efficacy and instructional attentiveness among student teachers. The participants included twelve student teachers and four lecturers who have been intimately involved in academic advising. The student teachers selected have been engaged in academic advising for two to four years while the lecturers have been advising for ten to sixteen years.
This qualitative study explored how academic advising is related to teacher efficacy and instructional attentiveness among a set of second to fourth year student teachers at a teacher training college in Jamaica. All participants were actively receiving and giving academic advising in a government-owned teacher training institution. The primary source of data was unstructured interviews with student teachers and lecturers. Data were acquired over a two-month period by means of unstructured interviews and field notes. These tools afforded the opportunity to extend the conversations and generate meaning from the responses thereby providing rich descriptive notes of the phenomenon. Data were prepared using triangulation matrices, data coding and the Constant Comparison Approach to generate categories showing patterns and relationships of meaning.
The findings on the perspectives of the study participants indicate academic advising has significantly influenced teacher-efficacy among the student teachers as their level of confidence increased, appreciation of teamwork blossomed, instructional competency broadened and misbehaviors controlled. Additionally, their valuing of self and acceptance of other personalities grew immensely which positively affected their relationship with various tiers of staff in the learning environment. The interview data garnered from student teachers indicate that instructional attentiveness improved through the use of multiple teaching methods which included authentic assessment, field experience and student-centered learning. Other factors that boosted instructional attentiveness were good relationships with advisors who were understanding of their differences and commended simple efforts. As a result of the academic advising received, there are several implications for practice and policy which need to be addressed in order to help student teachers to identify their strengths and weaknesses, remain on task, avoid drop out and maintain equilibrium between academic and social experiences as they navigate their way through college.
Hill, Phyllis Thelma P. "A programme of study to be delivered by on-line technology to grade seven students in Jamaica." The Ohio State University, 2004. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1407140927.
Full textOnyefulu, Chinyelu Njideka. "An evaluation study of the B.Ed. Business Education programs in the University of Technology, Jamaica." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2001. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/NQ60330.pdf.
Full textSkyers, Richard. "A case study of distance education and development in Jamaica : a study of three distance education organisations and their contribution to development." Thesis, n.p, 1994. http://ethos.bl.uk/.
Full textLewis, Yewande Eleene. "Literacy in elementary school in Jamaica: the case of the grade four literacy test." Diss., University of Iowa, 2010. https://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/698.
Full textBryan, Beverley Alverna. "A comparison of approaches to the teaching of English in two sociolinguistic environments (Jamaica and London, U.K.)." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 1998. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/10020295/.
Full textAnderson, Garth Orlando. "School Leadership Response to External Evaluation: A Case Study of the National Education Inspectorate in Jamaica." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2017. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/422871.
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The study was conducted using a qualitative case study design. It examined the perceptions and responses of leadership to the National Education Inspectorate (NEI) inspection process in a selected high school in central Jamaica that had been found to be operating at an unsatisfactory level since March, 2011. The assessment was done by collecting data from multiple sources, specifically structured and semi-structured interviews of the leadership of the institution to gain their perspectives, class observations and school documents. In addition, interviews were conducted with other important stakeholders such as parents and students to ascertain their views on the issue being studied. The findings of the study were then used to evaluate the impact of the NEI on the progress of the institution. From the findings, eight recommendations have been made relating to practice, policy and further research.
Temple University--Theses
Mukweyi, Alison Isaack. "The West Indies College and its Educational Activities in Jamaica, 1961-1987." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1988. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc332158/.
Full textThelwell-Reid, Marcia Annmarie. "Food Safety Knowledge and Self-Reported Practices of Food Handlers in Jamaica." ScholarWorks, 2014. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/75.
Full textRotunda, Cathy J. "A study of teachers' confidence levels toward meeting the computer technology instructional objectives of the WV Dept. of Education." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 1999. http://etd.wvu.edu/templates/showETD.cfm?recnum=717.
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Hamil, Sybile W. "A study of households' willingness to pay and ability to pay school fees for secondary education in Jamaica." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2009. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/10020584/.
Full textAndersson, Tina, and Carolina Eriksson. "Learning in a language that isn't one's own : the case of Jamaica A Minor Field Study." Thesis, Linköping University, Department of Educational Science (IUV), 2001. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-1093.
Full textIn this study, titled Learning in a language that isn't one's own - the case of Jamaica, our intention is to give a picture of what the language situation in Jamaica is like. English is the official language in Jamaica, but it is coexisting with Jamacian Creole, which is not admitted as a official language, but it is the language of the people. In this study we try to point out possible factors that have created the language situation of Jamaica. We have mostly focused on the situation at school, all teaching is supposed to be in English. We have observed attitudes among pupils and teachers to English and Jamaican Creole. We will also give general explanations of the terms Pidgin and Creole and we will give a brief history background of Jamaica.
Llewellyn, Joan Maxine. "TEACHER EFFICACY AND INSTRUCTIONAL ATTENTIVENESS: EXPLORING PERSPECTIVES OF ACADEMIC ADVISING AT A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN JAMAICA." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2017. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/481063.
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The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of academic advising at a tertiary institution in Jamaica and how it has influenced teacher-efficacy and instructional attentiveness among student teachers. The participants included twelve student teachers and four lecturers who have been intimately involved in academic advising. The student teachers selected have been engaged in academic advising for two to four years while the lecturers have been advising for ten to sixteen years. This qualitative study explored how academic advising is related to teacher efficacy and instructional attentiveness among a set of second to fourth year student teachers at a teacher training college in Jamaica. All participants were actively receiving and giving academic advising in a government-owned teacher training institution. The primary source of data was unstructured interviews with student teachers and lecturers. Data were acquired over a two-month period by means of unstructured interviews and field notes. These tools afforded the opportunity to extend the conversations and generate meaning from the responses thereby providing rich descriptive notes of the phenomenon. Data were prepared using triangulation matrices, data coding and the Constant Comparison Approach to generate categories showing patterns and relationships of meaning. The findings on the perspectives of the study participants indicate academic advising has significantly influenced teacher-efficacy among the student teachers as their level of confidence increased, appreciation of teamwork blossomed, instructional competency broadened and misbehaviors controlled. Additionally, their valuing of self and acceptance of other personalities grew immensely which positively affected their relationship with various tiers of staff in the learning environment. The interview data garnered from student teachers indicate that instructional attentiveness improved through the use of multiple teaching methods which included authentic assessment, field experience and student-centered learning. Other factors that boosted instructional attentiveness were good relationships with advisors who were understanding of their differences and commended simple efforts. As a result of the academic advising received, there are several implications for practice and policy which need to be addressed in order to help student teachers to identify their strengths and weaknesses, remain on task, avoid drop out and maintain equilibrium between academic and social experiences as they navigate their way through college.
Temple University--Theses
Jakavula, Nomvuyo Grace. "An evaluation of the managerial practices of the Department of Education, Uitenhage district." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/525.
Full textMilson-Whyte, Vivette Ruth. "A History of Writing Instruction for Jamaican University Students: A Case for Moving beyond the Rhetoric of Transparent Disciplinarity at The University of the West Indies, Mona." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/194079.
Full textLewis, Everton Ray. "Reciprocal Teaching as a Reading-Comprehension Strategy Among First-Year Industrial Technology Education Majors at the University of Technology, Jamaica." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/70860.
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Bernard, Desiree Elaine. "A Comparative Study of Student Leadership Development Programs Used in Two Higher Educational Institutions in the United States and Jamaica, Respectively." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2004. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/933.
Full textPetgrave, Khitanya. "'Saving the children of the black West Indies: education and 'development' in Jamaica at the end of the Empire, 1938-1962'." Thesis, University of Oxford, 2008. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.493658.
Full textHaney, Randall McGarey. "Secondary Student Perceptions of Vocational Education." UNF Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/181.
Full textSamms, Jillian. "Inclusion in Jamaican Primary Schools: Teachers' Self-Efficacy, Attitudes, and Concerns." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3367.
Full textGorgonzola, Ernest. "Evaluating the district office budgeting process of the Department of Education in terms of the Batho Pele principles." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/165.
Full textRiedling, Ann Marlow. "An Exploratory study : distance education doctoral students in the field of educational policy studies and evaluation at the university of Kentucky /." Ann Arbor, Mich. : U.M.I. Dissertation Services, 1998. http://0-proquest.umi.com.aupac.lib.athabascau.ca/pqdweb?did=739487261&sid=1&Fmt=2&clientId=12302&RQT=309&VName=PQD.
Full textEldridge, Graham Edgar. "A comparative study of the education of young West Indian children in the United Kingdom : with particular reference to those from Jamaica." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 1989. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/10019276/.
Full textAdeniji, Olufemi O. (Olufemi Ogunruku). "The Development and Contributions of the Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, to Adult Education in Nigeria: 1945- 1980." Thesis, North Texas State University, 1987. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc331800/.
Full textAndiric, Linda Reynolds. "Patient Education and Involvement in Care." UNF Digital Commons, 2010. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/272.
Full textCampbell, Amos Lord-Allan. "The Impact of Violence in Coeducational Institution: Why Does there Appear to be more Violence in Coeducational Schools than in Single Sex Schools in Jamaica?" Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2018. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/488360.
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School violence is a problem and particularly in Jamaica where it seems to be more pronounced in coeducational schools. Keen qualitative data garnering driven by the theory of symbolic interaction provides insight. Recently, Northern Caribbean University Radio announced that, in Jamaica, there is a high rate of violence in schools, and that there have been more reports of violence in coeducational schools than in single-sex schools (NCU Radio FM 91). We need to know is why this is the case? This qualitative research investigates the relationship between school structure and the incidences of violence. For a considerable period of time, the arm of the government, namely, the Ministry of Education, has been trying to stem the continuous wave of violence in schools, apparently with very little success. To date, coeducational schools have recorded more student violent activities than single-sex schools. This study will seek to ascertain why there is more violence in coeducational schools. The primary source of data for this study will be interviews with principals and vice principals, deans of discipline, guidance counselors and classroom teachers in both single-sex and coeducational schools. Another data source will be documents relating to violence in coeducational schools.
Temple University--Theses
David, Gigi M. "Assessing the Impact of a Visual Arts Family-Focused Pre-Kindergarten Intervention." UNF Digital Commons, 2006. https://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/180.
Full textHall, Jonathan. "Neglected Needs? : Establishing the extent to which non-material needs of children in emergencies are met by the national disaster plans of Jamaica." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Teologiska institutionen, 2013. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-219919.
Full textGould-Taylor, Sally. "Bullets and Badges: Understanding the Relationships Between Cultural Commodities and Identity Formation in an Era of Gaza vs. Gully: A Jamaican “Rural” Ethnography." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2016. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/370445.
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This ethnographic study examines the relationships between cultural commodities and identity formation in a Jamaican rural locale. This study represents 24 months of participant observation, participant interviews and artifact analysis in St. Thomas, Jamaica. This study provides analytic descriptions of how identity development is experienced by youth in St. Thomas during the era of Gaza vs. Gully. Chapter one outlines the statement of the problem and the research questions. Chapter two frames the literature and theoretical frameworks utilized in the study. The methodology of the study and the case for the utilization of ethnography is explained in Chapter three. The social, cultural, and political context of St. Thomas as well as the Gaza vs. Gully era is discussed in Chapter four along with the introduction of the four main participants of the study. Chapter five utilizes examples and experiences from the lives of the four main participants to analyze the features of identity development in this specific “time and space”. Conclusions about and implications of the data from the participant observation presented will continue to be addressed in Chapter six. The study’s findings should interest anthropologists focused on popular culture, globalization, and development as well as educational researchers who seek to understand the role cultural commodities play in identity formation and the conceptualization of youth cultures.
Temple University--Theses
Owner, Ann, and n/a. "A study of communications between the system and service delivery sectors to learning centres in ACT high schools." University of Canberra. Education, 1991. http://erl.canberra.edu.au./public/adt-AUC20050629.095537.
Full textMcManus, Katherine Anne. "Florence O'Neill, a Newfoundland adult educator : alone in the wilderness." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2000. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk1/tape3/PQDD_0021/NQ48675.pdf.
Full textKalashe, Mzukisi Harrington. "An evaluation of the implementation of budgetary control measures by the provincial treasury with specific reference to the province of the Eastern Cape Department of Education." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/530.
Full textSharpe, Aubrey Dean. "Content and Focus of Dissertations in the Field of Higher Education Administration in the Department of Higher Education at the University of North Texas from 1971 through 1991." Thesis, University of North Texas, 1993. https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc278641/.
Full textWilliams, Carl B. "The Relationship Between the Educational Beliefs and the Instructional Practices of Education Interns." UNF Digital Commons, 1994. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/102.
Full textHarvey, Howard Anthony. "THE PERCEIVED EFFECTIVENESS OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TRAINING (TVET) PRACTICES AT AN URBAN TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN PREPARING THEIR STUDENTS FOR THE ADVANCED WORKPLACE." Diss., Temple University Libraries, 2019. http://cdm16002.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p245801coll10/id/598899.
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This study will be investigating the perceptions of the implementation and modelling of best practices in technical vocational education and training (TVET) areas of endeavour. Four lecturers from three selected programmes will be investigated see how well they are preparing their students to enter the technically advanced workplace in an urban tertiary TVET institute in Jamaica. It has been reported by employers that graduates’ performance has been unsatisfactory in the sectors which require technically skilled professionals (HEART Trust, 2012). This investigation will incorporate a literature review of the apprenticeship system, and the current occupational training requirements as well consider competency based methods of teaching used in the TVET classroom. This will be in the context of career development theories, and constructivist and social learning theories. A qualitative research design method will be applied, using a case study approach. In addition to data collected from the lecturers, interviews, observation and focus group discussions with three groups of 15 students will also be collected. Additionally, the Director/ Principal of the Vocational Development Training Institute (VDTI) will be interviewed. Finally, a stakeholders’ report based on employee attitudes in various industries will be used to attain their perspectives on the preparedness of the TVET graduates for the workplace. The results and recommendations will be used to evaluate the best practices of the TVET lecturers.
Temple University--Theses
Walker, Peggy Skilling. "A Curriculum for Gifted Secondary Science Students." UNF Digital Commons, 1985. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/320.
Full textSparks, Linda S. "The Political Ecology of a School Board Decision to Hire a Nontraditional Superintendent." UNF Digital Commons, 2005. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/221.
Full textFalaney, Patricia E. "National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification: Does It Impact Student Learning?" UNF Digital Commons, 2006. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/192.
Full textFrank, John W. "Transformational Leadership and Moral Discourse in the Workplace and Civil Society." UNF Digital Commons, 2002. http://digitalcommons.unf.edu/etd/212.
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