INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND - volume12 issue 08, August 2023

Pages: 44-56

Date of Publication: 25-Aug-2023

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THE INFLUENCE OF TRAINER FACTORS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN MERU COUNTY, KENYA

Author: Muthuri Ambrose Kinoti, Dr. Hoseah Kiplagat and Dr. Naomi Kutto

Category: Engineering, Science and Mathematics

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of trainer factors on implementation of competency based education and Training in Meru County. The study adopted a descriptive survey design using mixed methods approach. The target population was TVET trainees, trainers, technicians and principals in public TVET institutions in Meru County. A sample size of 363 respondents was selected to participate in the study. These included 335 trainees, 23 trainers, 3 technicians and 3 principals. Interview schedules and questionnaires were used to collect data where institution principals were interviewed while questionnaires were administered to trainers, technicians and trainees.The study findings showed that most (62.1%) of the study participants reported that Trainers are not adequately trained and prepared on competency based education and training. Additionally, the responses showed that majority (63.9%) of the study participants reported that the objectives of Competency based education and training are not clear. Further, majority (70.3%) of the study participants believed that trainers are not motivated to teach on the new competency based education and training. Similarly a majority (76.3%) of the study respondents believed that the school administration provide support to staff and students. M

Keywords: Implementation, Competency Based Education and training, Trainer factors, Meru County, Kenya