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Factors influencing students’ selection of vocational education subjects in a developing country

The purpose of the study was to identify factors that influenced students to select vocational education subjects i ... Show more
The purpose of the study was to identify factors that influenced students to select vocational education subjects in Grades 11 and 12. The population for the study was all students who had selected a vocational subject in the 16 vocational high schools in Swaziland. This cohort constituted the first group of students in the vocationalized curriculum in the program areas of agriculture, commerce (business), home economics, and technical studies. The findings revealed that the most influential factors were: (1) a possibility of getting a job upon completing high school with vocational skills gained, (2) the media, (3) successful businesspersons in the community, (4) positive parental support, and (5) hope and desire of a successful home-based enterprise.
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Authors: Mndebele, Comfort B. S.; Xaba, Samuel K.

Date: 2006

Geographic subjects: Africa; Swaziland; Eswatini

Resource type: Article

Journal title: International journal of vocational education and training

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Students; Research ... [+] Show more
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Restructuring vocational education and training in Swaziland

Vocational education and training in Swaziland faces problems with respect to relevance, standards, comparability, ... Show more
Vocational education and training in Swaziland faces problems with respect to relevance, standards, comparability, accessibility and skilled workforce. To develop the necessary competencies in students and the workforce there needs to be a restructuring of the delivery of the vocational education and training system. This paper examines selected studies to identify the socioeconomic pressures for change. It offers twelve principles to form the framework to reconstruct the vocational education and training system. Show less

Authors: Mndebele, Comfort B. S.

Conference name: International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) Conference

Date: 1997

Geographic subjects: Africa; Swaziland; Eswatini

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Governance
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Computer literacy among practical arts teachers in Swaziland vocational schools

This article reports findings of a study conducted in Swaziland to determine computer literacy skills of teachers o ... Show more
This article reports findings of a study conducted in Swaziland to determine computer literacy skills of teachers of agriculture, commerce, home economics and technical studies in 16 pilot vocational schools. These teachers are expected to teach the new vocationalised curriculum of the four subjects. Findings revealed that the teachers lacked the basic computer knowledge and skills needed in the newly vocationalised curriculum that was to be mounted in the year 2000 with the financial assistance (loan) from the African Development Bank. However, the teachers indicated a strong interest in taking computer technology courses.
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Authors: Mndebele, Comfort B. S.; Hlophe, Zanele F.

Date: 2001

Geographic subjects: Africa; Swaziland; Eswatini

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Journal of vocational education and training

Subjects: Technology; Workforce development; Finance ... [+] Show more
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Access of girls and women to vocational education: implications for the workplace in Swaziland

This paper attempts to answer the question: 'What is the status regarding the promotion of equal access of girls/wo ... Show more
This paper attempts to answer the question: 'What is the status regarding the promotion of equal access of girls/women to vocational education in Swaziland?' While national policies have been developed to promote equal access of females to resources, the author argues that attitudes are not easily changed and gender inequality still exists. By increasing awareness and knowledge about gender-role attitudes in vocational education and the workplace, female participation in the economic development of Swaziland can be enhanced. Existing records and documents have been utilised as data sources for this study and the paper concludes with recommendations on how female access to, and participation in education and employment can be improved.
The volume of collected papers is indexed at TD/TNC 64.443 and individual papers are indexed from TD/TNC 64.444 to TD/TNC 64.464. Show less

Authors: Mndebele, Comfort B. S.

Date: 1999

Geographic subjects: Africa; Swaziland; Eswatini

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Series name: Institute for Educational Research occasional papers

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Participation; Gender ... [+] Show more
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Challenges for vocational education and training in Swaziland

The theme for this conference was 'effective vocational education and training for Southern and Central Africa in l ... Show more
The theme for this conference was 'effective vocational education and training for Southern and Central Africa in line with international standards, to take us into the next millennium'. The author begins by identifying and explaining the problems in the delivery of vocational education and training (VET) in the now globalised economy in the socio-economic, political and cultural contexts. He notes the lack of participation of business and industry and the resulting lack of appropriate skills being taught. This causes problems in the transition from school to work, resulting in high youth unemployment. There is a considerable mismatch of competencies and qualifications with delays in the responsiveness to changes in curriculum. Mndebele then describes VET initiatives in Swaziland - in schools, in out-of-school skill centres and in company-based training. He raises ten issues which comprise the main challenge for the country to deliver relevant, high quality VET so that the school leavers, in particular, can plan for the changes ahead and be equipped to join the workforce.
The volume of collected papers is indexed at TD/IRD 88.46. Show less

Authors: Mndebele, Comfort B. S.

Conference name: First Regional IVETA Conference for Southern and Central Africa

Geographic subjects: Swaziland; Eswatini; South Africa ... [+] Show more

Resource type: Conference paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Globalisation; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
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Vocational entrepreneurship education in a developing country: self-reported performance of male and female vocational instructors in Swaziland

The purpose of the study was to determine female and male vocational instructors’ self-reported ability to perform ... Show more
The purpose of the study was to determine female and male vocational instructors’ self-reported ability to perform vocational entrepreneurship skills. The study surveyed all vocational instructors in the 16 schools offering a vocational entrepreneurship curriculum in Swaziland. The findings reveal that there were no statistically significant mean differences between male and female vocational instructors in their self-reported ability to perform vocational entrepreneurship skills. It was concluded that both female and male instructors were equally capable to perform vocational entrepreneurship skills. It was found that the in-service training course in the delivery of a vocational entrepreneurship curriculum equally equipped female and male instructors. It was recommended that the delivery of high school vocational programs should incorporate entrepreneurship education.
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Authors: Mndebele, Comfort B. S.; Mkhweli, Dumisani

Date: 2006

Geographic subjects: Africa; Swaziland; Eswatini

Resource type: Article

Journal title: International journal of vocational education and training

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Assessment; Gender ... [+] Show more
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School-to-work transition: explanatory and predictor variables for self-employability of high school pre-vocational agriculture graduates in Swaziland

School-to-work transition programs are critical for sustainable self-employability of high school pre-vocational gr ... Show more
School-to-work transition programs are critical for sustainable self-employability of high school pre-vocational graduates. The ex post facto study determined explanatory and predictor variables for sustainable self-employability of pre-vocational agriculture program graduates. A survey instrument was prepared and tested for validity and reliability. Respondents believe the program was relevant to self-employment. Capital start-up and collateral for a loan were the main challenges. There was a significant relationship between self-employability and competence, and availability of resources. Competence rather than resources was the key explanatory and predictor variable. The recommendations are that: a revolving fund must be established for capital start-up seed money; home-based projects must be strengthened; a pre-vocational certificate of competence by an accredited body be instituted; and a partnership be established between pre-vocational schools and small business enterprises to afford students the opportunity to share experiences with the business community.
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Authors: Mndebele, Comfort B. S.; Mngomezulu, Mpendulo L.; Dlamini, Barnabas M.

Conference name: International Network on Innovative Apprenticeship International Conference

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Swaziland; Eswatini; Africa

Resource type: Book chapter

Subjects: Employment; Vocational education and training; Sustainability
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High school vocational programmes: self-reported perceptions of vocational teachers in Swaziland

Descriptive survey research was conducted to determine the perceptions of vocational teachers regarding their own h ... Show more
Descriptive survey research was conducted to determine the perceptions of vocational teachers regarding their own high school vocational programmes. Findings revealed that their beliefs about vocational education were in line with the intended purpose of introducing a vocational curriculum in Swaziland. Non-vocational teachers appear envious of vocational teachers, believing them to receive higher remuneration in recognition of the high demands and heavy workload in vocational instruction. The findings further show that parents are supportive of vocational instruction. There is a need to put in place mechanisms for the maintenance, service and repair of vocational equipment.
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Authors: Mndebele, Comfort B. S.; Dlamini, Ephraim

Date: 2008

Geographic subjects: Africa; Swaziland; Eswatini

Resource type: Article

Journal title: Journal of vocational education and training

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Secondary education; Providers of education and training ... [+] Show more
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Enhancing cooperation between technical and vocational education and the economy in Swaziland

The purpose of this study was to examine the economic and social context of vocational and technical education and ... Show more
The purpose of this study was to examine the economic and social context of vocational and technical education and to suggest improvements to vocational and technical education in the light of prevailing economic potentials and challenges in Swaziland. The following areas were highlighted: the economy and labour market relevance of education; small business development and entrepreneurship education; constraints to small business development; national policy on vocational and technical education; and profiles of selected major formal and nonformal vocational and technical education institutions and programs including vocational special needs education. The means by which the study was conducted include an extensive literature review, visits to educational institutions, interviews with stakeholders and commissioned studies. Show less

Authors: Mndebele, Comfort B. S.; Lukhele, Leonard B.

Date: 1993

Geographic subjects: Africa; Swaziland; Eswatini

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Employment; Economics; Vocational education and training ... [+] Show more

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