Education sector policies and their role in the integration of workplace learning and higher education: A case of Tanzania’s higher technical and engineering education [Scholarly Article - Journal of Adult Learning, Knowledge and Innovation, 2022]

Title:

Education sector policies and their role in the integration of workplace learning and higher education: A case of Tanzania’s higher technical and engineering education

 

Authors:

James Elikana Mmari, Zsuzsa Kovács & Csaba Kálmán

 

Published:

Journal of Adult Learning, Knowledge and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 2, 1 February 2022

https://doi.org/10.1556/2059.2021.00051

 

Abstract:

Tanzania’s education system has been passing through different changes in its policies and strategic implementation plans. As a result, improvements in various areas, such as increased students’ enrolment rate, improved pass rates, and improved infrastructure at all levels have been realized. This pilot study aimed at understanding the awareness and perception of policymakers, employers, instructors, and students of the importance of policies in integrating workplace learning and technical higher education. With the main question being, how stakeholders in the education sector perceive the importance of policies in integrating workplace learning and technical higher education. In order to answer the above question, a qualitative study with semi-structured interviews was conducted with policymakers, employers, instructors, and students. Most of the interviewees stated that policies have significant roles in ensuring the smooth integration and implementation of these two learning modes. On the other side, several challenges were mentioned in policy implementation and realization of the strategic plans. These challenges were categorized as those related to the public’s and students’ awareness and readiness, financial constraints, educational institutes’ readiness, and operationalization of the organizations and educational institutes. From this pilot study, insightful information is gained on the importance of having policies that take into account all main stakeholders in higher education.

 

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