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ERIC Number: ED652872
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 155
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: 979-8-3823-4460-7
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The Perceived Efficacy of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Jamaica's Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) System during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Nahema Daniels-Heath
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Delaware State University
Rapid technological advancements have fueled the need for the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into education systems worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on education prompted a shift towards remote distance learning, exposing significant vulnerabilities within the system while creating a digital divide. This descriptive case study, guided by the Technology Acceptance Model and the Constructivist Theory, aimed to assess the perceived effectiveness of ICT integration within the Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system in Jamaica. Key inquiries included the availability of resources for teaching and learning, the barriers encountered during this transition from face-to-face to remote distance teaching and learning. The study's participants comprised 15 TVET students pursuing various subjects across five TVET disciplines. Additionally, heads of TVET departments teachers with degrees were interviewed. Data collection methods included one-on-one interviews as well as desk review of lesson plans. Data analysis was conducted using Croswell's (2005) thematic approach. The findings unveiled challenges faced by eighty percent of the students interviewed. These challenges included; limited access to technological devices, unreliable internet connectivity, insufficient parental support and difficulties in managing online classes among others. TVET teachers reported that a lack of teaching resources and weak internet connectivity led to disruption of classes. Teachers' technological skills were however improved. The insights gleaned from this study offer valuable recommendations for administrators, teachers, and policymakers and are geared toward fortifying the TVET education system in Jamaica ensuring a more resilient and equitable learning environment that effectively integrates ICT. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Jamaica
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