Abstract: In the recent past months, there has been a growing focus on the various learning methods that TVET institutions management needs to adopt in this time of COVID 19 pandemic. Therefore, this research aimed to establish the factors influencing the learning programmes in TVET institutions. On the other hand, the research utilized COVID 19 as a dependent variable. The research followed a descriptive research design. This study's target population comprised all the 55 TVET institutions in Kenya's western region from which a sample size of 37 was drawn. Primary data was collected through the use of a questionnaire. Data analysis employed the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of this study indicated that learning resource strategy and relevance of learning resources are the factors that affect the delivery of learning programs most in TVET institutions. This study determined that factors that influence learning programs are learning resource strategy, adequacy of learning resources, appropriate training workshop, industry support on learning resources, high quality of learning resources, and resources to provide psychosocial support. Institutions should allocate enough resources to ensure sustainability to achieve their goals and objectives.

Keywords: Covid-19, Kenya, Learning programmes, Learning resource strategy, TVET institutions, pandemic.

Title: Factors Influencing Learning Programmes in Technical and Vocational Training Institutions in Kenya during Covid 19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Tvets in Western Kenya

Author: Odanga Alex Musonye, Omuterema Oluchiri Stanley, Ph.D, Oteki Evans Biraori, Ph.D

ISSN 2394-9686

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

Novelty Journals

Abstract: The study determined the performance of the completers in the application project for the School Heads Development Program (SHDP)- Foundation Course in the Schools Division of Sorsogon. The respondents were 165 school heads composed of principals, head teachers and teachers in charge. It utilized descriptive method of study through documentary analysis of DepEd documents and survey.  Self-constructed questionnaire and unstructured interviews were used as relevant tools to gather data from respondents. Frequency and ranking were used in analyzing data and reporting the findings.

The study findings revealed that SHDP-FC completers were mostly 40 years and above, females with MA units and occupies Principal 1 position. The concern of the completer’s project implemented were focused on curriculum, assessment and support programs, school leadership, instructional leadership, and strategic human resource development. Majority of the completers passed the Foundation Course. The school heads who are middle-aged, females with higher educational attainment and high position recorded higher number of passers in the evaluation of application projects. The inadequacy of time to implement the application project was the leading problem encountered by the completers of the SHDP foundation course.

Keywords: Application Project, Completers, Foundation Course, Performance of School Heads, School Heads Development Program (SHDP), School Leadership.

Title: PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPLETERS IN THE APPLICATION PROJECTS FOR THE SCHOOL HEADS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SHDP)-FOUNDATION COURSE

Author: Domingo A. Lopera Jr, Susan S. Janer

ISSN 2394-9686

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

Novelty Journals