Technical Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) is an incubator of research science and Technology. All technologically advanced countries like Britain, United States, France, Israel and Asian Tigers (China, Japan, Singapore) arrived where they are today by giving TVET the attention it deserves. The thrust of this study was therefore to promote a more nuanced view of TVET institutions as Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and their role in promoting research, science and technology. The target population was all lecturers and students of TVET institutions in Kakamega County. Using a structured questionnaire, the study sampled views of 18 lecturers and 12 students from 3 TVET institutions in Kakamega County concerning the role of TVET institutions in promoting research, science and Technology. It was established majority of the institutions were in active collaborations with relevant institutions and that this had led to income generating projects relevant to their curriculum. However, inadequate funds were identified as an impediment in the role of TVET institutions as an incubator of research science and technology. As a way forward, it was recommended that TVET institutions should receive adequate funding to enable them to engage in research and to promote science and technology.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Conceptual Approaches
- Entrepreneurial institution
- Regional Innovation Model
- Mode 2 model
- Engaged model
- Research objectives
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to analyze the role of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in promoting research, science, and technology. It specifically focuses on how TVET institutions, as Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), can contribute to these areas and examines their potential to draw advantages from engaging in such activities.
- The role of TVET institutions in promoting research, science, and technology.
- The impact of income-generating projects by TVET institutions on research, science, and technology.
- The potential for TVET institutions to collaborate with industries to address local problems and foster innovation.
- The importance of aligning TVET programs with the needs of the local industry and society.
- The different models of HEI engagement in research, science, and technology.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by highlighting the significance of TVET in driving technological advancements and poverty reduction. It then delves into the growing need for quality education and skills development in East Africa, particularly in the context of youth unemployment. The study further discusses the role of TVET institutions in Kenya, emphasizing their responsibility to promote technologies, related sciences, and practical skills development.
The paper then explores four conceptual approaches that define the role of HEIs in research, science, and technology. These models include the Entrepreneurial institution, the Regional Innovation Model, the Mode 2 model, and the Engaged model. Each model offers a distinct perspective on how HEIs can interact with industry and society to drive innovation and economic development.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this study include: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), research, innovation, technology, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), income-generating projects, collaboration, industry, and local development.
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- Dr Dina Were (Autor), James Okou (Autor), 2021, Technical, Vocational Education and Training: An Incubator of Research, Science and Technology, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1033894
