Research on Evaluating the Quality of Automotive Technology Teaching, Training and Learning Materials Content in FDRE Technical and Vocational Training Institute
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the quality of the teaching, training and learning materials content which is currently in use in Ethiopian federal technical and vocational training institute in order to give suggestion/recommendation on its weak and strong side. A mixed method, both a questionnaire and an observation were two of the data gathering methods employed in the study. Questions such as organization and clarity, use of visual representations, update and relevance of contents, active learning and engagement, alignment with the objectives, supervision and evaluation were distributed and fourteen qualified respondents participated. After that, SPSS Software was used to analyze the data gathered from the questionnaire and gathered information was input into the Excel program. Following that, the data was imported into SPSS Software, which was used to calculate and analyze the frequencies, means, mode and standard deviations of each individual item in order to determine the trainers’ expectations and actual needs. The analysis shows several weaknesses in their structure, engagement, relevance, and evaluation process. A significant portion of respondents remained neutral regarding the clarity and organization of the content, indicating uncertainty about its effectiveness. Overall, the findings suggest that while the training materials have a foundation, they require significant improvements to become more structured, engaging, and up-to-date.
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