Masters Degree Dissertationshttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/662024-03-28T09:27:00Z2024-03-28T09:27:00ZTechnical, vocational education and training and youth unemployment in south Sudan: a case study of yambio county, western Equatoria statePhilemon, Nagomoro Bridgethttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/16462024-03-28T00:17:52Z2013-10-01T00:00:00ZTechnical, vocational education and training and youth unemployment in south Sudan: a case study of yambio county, western Equatoria state
Philemon, Nagomoro Bridget
The purpose of the study which led to this thesis was to find out to what extent technical vocational education and training programmes can address the issue of youth's unemployment in the new Republic of South Sudan, and Yambio County in particular. The study was directed by three objectives; To find out to what extent TVET programmes can address the issue of youth unemployment in post-conflict independent South Sudan. To explore means by which gender issues such as gender stereotyping may affect TVET programmes in addressing youths' unemployment problem in South Sudan and to find the extent to which the poor public perception of TVET can affect the youth unemployment intervention programmes. The study was based on descriptive study design with the qualitative approach employed in the research. In order to come out with the population of the study size of 25 informants, comprising of 10 youths on the street, 10 students from the only vocational institution in the county and 05 TVET professionals, the following sampling methods were used; random sampling procedure (youths on the street), purposive sampling for the professionals and stratified random sampling for the 10 students. At the end of data collection in Yambio County, the raw qualitative data were then processed in the Microsoft Word, corrected the grammar, and organized in order to scrutinize unnecessary irregularities. Data was then arranged according to the research objectives by copying and pasting. It was read and re-read to identify similar themes and the possible sub-themes. The findings of the study indicated the following; TVET has a big role to play in the youth unemployment if the country is to develop.
The study established that many youths are not employed because of lack of technical vocational skills. The study further discovered that the perception towards TVET is very positive. All the youths interviewed showed that they had a good attitude towards TVET. On the other hand, the women can study TVET courses. The finding indicated that society, especially those interviewed did not have a negative attitude towards this kind of education. All informants interviewed echoed the importance of TVET in the alleviation of the unemployment problem of the youth in the Yambio County. Findings of the study also brought to light some causes of unemployment among the youths in the county. Cardinal among them is lack of TVET skills. Several recommendations were made to help the youth of Yambio County and the Republic of South Sudan at large come out of the unemployment problems.
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2013-10-01T00:00:00ZParental involvement in the development of children's writing skills a case of selected basic schools in juba-south SudanWani, Suzan Alfredhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/15802024-02-02T00:14:22Z2014-02-01T00:00:00ZParental involvement in the development of children's writing skills a case of selected basic schools in juba-south Sudan
Wani, Suzan Alfred
The study was conducted in the Republic of South Sudan Juba, Central Equatoria State at selected schools of Juba County. The purpose of this research is to explore how parental involvement can be used to develop children's writing skills in Basic Schools of Juba, South Sudan. This study was guided by the three objectives; to find out factors that influence children's writing skills in basic schools of Juba South Sudan; to find out the role of parents in development of children's writing in basic schools and to investigate challenges that teachers face in the development of children's writing skills in Basic
Schools of Juba South Sudan. The study used qualitative research approach and followed descriptive research design. Data were obtained through interviews, focus group discussions and documentary analysis. Results showed a marked awareness amongst parents, teachers and children about the importance of children's writing skills in the Basic Schools. And also it showed that socio-economic situation in South Sudan and physical conditions of children (Handicapped children) affect teaching and learning. Other factors include effects of Arabic language background, overcrowded class rooms and lack of learning materials in the Basic Primary Schools. The result showed that provision of learning materials by parents and attending parents meetings were among main factors that contribute in promoting children' writing skills; other factors include assisting in home work and guiding children in writing. The study revealed overcrowded classrooms, lack of learning materials and poor payment of teachers were among the most challenges that teachers face in teaching writing skills. I concluded that education stakeholders were aware of the importance of children's writing skills in Basic Schools of Juba, South Sudan.
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2014-02-01T00:00:00ZEnhancing training of sewing skills among persons with physical disabilities: a case of providence Cheshire Home Nkokonjeru Uganda.Veronica, Matinyihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/15672024-01-25T12:51:54Z2014-01-01T00:00:00ZEnhancing training of sewing skills among persons with physical disabilities: a case of providence Cheshire Home Nkokonjeru Uganda.
Veronica, Matinyi
The purpose of this inquiry was to undertake an empirical case study to find out how VET equips persons with physical disabilities with sewing skills for the world of work at
Providence Cheshire Home, Nkokonjeru Sub County in Mukono District. The population comprised of 15 instructors. 80 students and 25 graduates. A sample of 50 was used for this study that included both females and males for gender balance. The study was guided by four objectives: to assess whether or not the methods used for training persons with physical disabilities in sewing skills are appropriate to examine the ways by which the VET curriculum equips persons with physical disabilities with sewing skills relevant for the world of work to find out how the tools and materials used in training persons with physical disabilities equip them with sewing skills to be productive in the world of work and to establish how the work related activities persons with physical disabilities do in the VET institutions equip them to fit in the world of work. The inquiry adopted a qualitative research approach and employed a descriptive research design. Methods like in-depth interview and documentary analysis were used to collect data. The major instruments used to gather the needed data were interview guides. The main findings showed that the illustration method was the most commonly used to train sewing skills for learners with physical disabilities. The outdated current curriculum and shortage of teaching tools and materials were a challenge in training work related activities. The need to educate teachers before acceptance and accommodation of students with disabilities can really occur. The need for VET tools. resources both human and materials were identified as crucial for effective education of PWDs. Integrating the concept of differentiated instruction, teaching with various techniques including basic effective communication and social interaction. showing activeness and demonstrate intensive training to set personalized goals as well as providing intensive practical information through refresher courses on what to do in classroom were identified as major recommendations. However. Identifying gaps in the essential inclusive services like knowledge about the curriculum. Changing technology, work attitudes as well as monitoring and evaluation of all the institutions activities are crucial for successful training of persons with disabilities.
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2014-01-01T00:00:00ZInfluence of technology on teaching and learning in vocational education and training in relation to the world of work: A Case of Weaving as a Skill at Selected Formal Training Institutions and Work places in Uganda.Mujuni, Titohttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/15482024-01-15T10:20:02Z2014-02-01T00:00:00ZInfluence of technology on teaching and learning in vocational education and training in relation to the world of work: A Case of Weaving as a Skill at Selected Formal Training Institutions and Work places in Uganda.
Mujuni, Tito
This study investigated whether the technology in terms of tools and equipment used in the teaching and learning of a weaving skill in selected training institutions has a bearing to the world of work in Uganda. More of a qualitative than a quantitative approach was employed, following a descriptive design on a sample size of 49 respondents who were selected purposively from a population of students, graduates and lecturers of weaving of the two formal training institutions; Kyambogo and Makerere Universities. The study was guided by three objectives. Findings revealed that manual weaving technology employed for small scale production was used in the process of teaching and learning a weaving skill in training institutions in Uganda. Electricity run equipment used for mass production weaving in the world of work was not available in training institutions. I concluded that learners were equipped with skills to only operate manual weaving technology for small scale production and not with skills to manipulate electricity run equipment for industrial mass production in the world of work. I recommended that training institutions should continuously upgrade and maintain in good working conditions the technology they use in the teaching and learning of a weaving skill, to match that used in the world of work, so as to enhance equipping learners with appropriate skills required in the world of work.
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