Factors affecting effective implementation of vocational subjects among Grade 10 and 11 learners in the Khomas region, Namibia

Abstract

This study aimed to find factors affecting effective implementation of vocational subjects. Qualitative research was employed. The three data generating instruments used were semi structured interview, observation guides as well as document analysis. Purposive sampling method was used. The sample consisted of three secondary schools. The study revealed that, the teachers were not qualified and experienced to teach the grades understudy, inadequacy of resources such as textbooks, equipment and facilities were factors affecting poor implementation of vocational subjects. Furthermore, lack of technology usage, lack of finance and the learners’ negative attitudes toward vocational education were also among the factors. The study recommended that educational administrators must ensure that teachers were teaching in the specialized phase of study and in addition, the management must ensure compliance to the curriculum implementation were learners take two field study subjects and one vocational subject of their choice.