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dc.contributor.advisorThaba-Nkadimene, K.L.-
dc.contributor.advisorMzindle, D.-
dc.contributor.authorMesuwini, Josephen_US
dc.date.accessioned2022-12-14T05:51:55Z-
dc.date.available2022-12-14T05:51:55Z-
dc.date.issued2022-09-
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10321/4545-
dc.descriptionA Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2021.en_US
dc.description.abstractThis study explored TVET lecturers learning through work-integrated learning (WIL), specifically to establish the nature of their learning and the kinds of knowledge they gain, and further determined how the lecturers understand their learning. WIL describes an approach to career-focused learning, which is often appropriate for attaining discipline-specific practical competence. My study contributes to the literature on how WIL enhances TVET practical knowledge and pedagogy. It also contributes to the perceptions of industry personnel towards lecturers on WIL. The study used a qualitative research approach located in an interpretive paradigm. A face-toface semi-structured interview was conducted with 18 TVET college lecturers from three different colleges and nine industry personnel at different companies. Non-participant observation complemented interviews and enabled capturing social action and interaction as it occurred and provided triangulation. The data were analysed using open coding. The study draws on Kolb’s Experiential Learning Theory (ELT), complemented by conceptual frameworks on domains of teacher knowledge. The research identified the following challenges: a lack of technical skills among lecturers in using civil, electrical and mechanical engineering machines and equipment in industry; industry induction processes promoted WIL and self-initiated learning in the TVET sector that was helped a limited number of lecturers; and a lack of lecturer WIL support. There were several findings that reflect on positive impact of the training programme, namely, TVET lecturers who participated in the training gained knowledge about industrial processes; improved knowledge and practice of safe working procedures; the lack of interpersonal skills in the TVET industry was addressed; there was creativity and cost-saving skills among civil engineering TVET lecturers; WIL offered problem-solving skills to TVET lecturers; evidence of the use of work schedules; and training helped in the formation of industry connections. The study recommends adequately capacitating TVET lecturers with technical and soft skills to ensure that they comprehend the use of advanced machinery. The lecturers on WIL need constant support to check the relevance of practical skills received during WIL. To ensure proper training, the study recommends a training model for TVET lecturers during WIL. The study further recommends TVET lecturers to engage in industry placement at regular intervals to maintain current developments in the industry. This study recommends that policymakers, industry and other TVET college stakeholders employ prudent participative and consultative strategies to ensure that TVET lecturers acquire the requisite skills needed as recommended by syllabi. Furthermore, this study recommends a large scale research on all TVET College lecturers in South Africa to understand what and how they learn during WIL; involving other disciplines besides civil, electrical and mechanical trades to check if the outcome will be similar; and explore how industry personnel profiles impact on TVET lecturers learning in the industry during WIL using the same instruments.en_US
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dc.subjectTVET lecturersen_US
dc.subjectWork-integrated learning (WIL)en_US
dc.subject.lcshEducation, Cooperativeen_US
dc.subject.lcshEducational planning--South Africaen_US
dc.subject.lcshCollege teachers--Training ofen_US
dc.subject.lcshExperiential learningen_US
dc.subject.lcshUniversities and collegesen_US
dc.titleTechnical and vocational education and training lecturer learning through work-integrated learning : a study of three colleges in KwaZulu-Natalen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.51415/10321/4545-
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