Title: STAKEHOLDERS PERCEPTION AND LOYALTY TOWARDS THE QUALITY OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) IN NIGERIA

Authors:
Lidimma, B.G
Nimmyel, G.D
and Guwal, N.P.

Abstract: Abstract It is a well-known fact that the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) depends largely on how well its programmes aligns with the values and interests of its Stakeholders. Stakeholders' perceptions towards a career in TVET in Nigeria negate the government's commitment towards this form of education. However, Parents and their Children still pursue the goal of higher education via the mainstream rather than a career pathway using TVET system. The main purpose of the study was to determine Stakeholders perception and loyalty towards the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria. Specifically, the study seeks to determine: Stakeholders perception of the quality of TVET, the extent of Stakeholders' loyalty towards TVET programme, and where students' loyalties towards TVET programme originated. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data and mean analysis conducted to explore the data. This study examines the perception of stakeholders on the quality of and their loyalty towards TVET. The five Stakeholders are Parents, Students, Teachers, Employers, and Policy makers. A sample of 75 Students, 45 Teachers, 45 Parents, 9 Employers, and 12 Policy makers participated in the study in Plateau State. The findings indicated that agreement with statements about entry requirements, teachers' competence, facilities and equipment, recognition of TVET qualifications are the indicators of enhanced perceptions about the quality of TVET. The revealing was that of employers not appreciating the TVET graduates. It was finally concluded and recommended that TVET should be reshaped to make it more attractive and effective: Keywords: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Stakeholders, Quality, Loyalty and Perception

Publication Date: 2016-06-06