Enhancement of SUC-Based TVET Programs in Zamboanga Peninsula

Carlo  T. Nabo,

Enhancement of SUC-Based TVET Programs in Zamboanga Peninsula

Discipline: Education

Abstract:

This descriptive research study employing both quantitative and qualitative techniques was designed to investigate existing TVET programs and other TVET-related activities of identified state universities and colleges in Zamboanga Peninsula. Specifically, the study evaluated the SUC-based TVET programs in terms of facilities, curriculum and expertise; determined the problems encountered by SUCs in the delivery of TVET programs; and, proposed a scheme to enhance the involvement of SUCs in providing TVET programs. Purposive sampling was utilized to identify key informants who participated in a survey and a series of focus group discussions. Documentary analysis was also used to obtain pertinent data. Findings revealed that facilities and equipment are consistently identified across all concerned SUCs as requiring improvement. With an overall area percentage of 78%, majority of respondents in all the SUCs involved identify this aspect as needing more intervention to improve the delivery of the TVET programs. Although no longer consistent across the SUCs, this is followed by curriculum or program offerings. At 49%, which is slightly less than half of the respondents, this aspect is considered needing improvement primarily because some of the respondents wanted other TVET programs to be offered that suit their needs. Lastly, respondents rated expertise of facultytrainors at 48% across all SUCs as needing improvement in terms of requiring trainors to undergo further training and professional advancement.

References:

Asian Development Bank and World Bank. (1999). Philippine Education for the 21st Century. The 1998 Philippine Education Sector Study. Manila: Asian Development Bank.
Atchoarena, D. (2002), "The importance of being earnest about skills". In: IIEP Newsletter. Vol. XX, No. 4.
Congressional Commission on Education. (1993). "Education and Manpower Development Program", Vol. 1. Areas of Concern in Philippine Education, Book One. Making Education Work. Quezon City, Philippines: Congressional Oversight Committee on Education.
Department of Labor and Employment - Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics. (2003). "Emerging Trends in Overseas Filipino Worker Migration". In: LABSTAT Updates. Vol. 7, No. 17.
Dumbrell, Tom. 2004. Resourcing vocational education and training in Australia. Adelaide: NCVER.
International Institute for Educational Planning (UNESCO). (2008). Investment in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Philippines. Delacroix: Paris.
National Economic and Development Authority. (2004). Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan 2001-2004. Manila: NEDA.
Rojewski, Jay W. (2009). A conceptual framework for technical and vocational education and training. Netherlands: NCVER.
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. (2001). A Primer on Apprenticeship and Learnership Programs. Manila: Office of Apprenticeship, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. (2002). Glossary of Terms. Manila: Planning Office, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority. (2004). TESDA Occupation Qualification and Certification System. Retrieved from: www.tesda.gov.ph/programs1/occupation.asp
UNESCO. 2003. "Education: Who Pays?" In: Education Today, No. 5.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics. (2006). Education Counts: Benchmarking progress in 19 WEI Countries. Montreal: UIS.
www.census.gov.ph – Official Homepage of the National Statistics Office, Philippines.
www.deped.gov.ph – Official Homepage of the Department of Education, Philippines.
www.dole.gov.ph – Official Homepage of the Department of Labor and Employment, Philippines.
www.gov.ph – Official Portal of the Philippine Government.
www.jhcsc.edu.ph – Official Homepage of the Josefina H. Cerilles State College, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.
www.jrmsu.edu.ph – Official Homepage of the Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Dapitan City, Philippines.
www.nscb.gov.ph – Official Homepage of the National Statistical Coordination Board, Philippines.
www.tesda.gov.ph – Official Homepage of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, Philippines.
www.wmsu.edu.ph – Official Homepage of the Western Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City, Philippines.
www.zcspc.edu.ph – Official Homepage of the Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College, Zamboanga City, Philippines.
www.zscmst.edu.ph – Official Homepage of the Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology, Zamboanga City, Philippines.