Educational Strategies for Improved Enrolment into STEM Programs in Kenyan Technical and Vocational Education Training

Abstract

Advanced nations have focused a lot of attention and effort on establishing effective STEM educational practices and preparing students to enter the STEM workforce in recognition of the importance of the STEM workforce. Within the current educational paradigms, learning concepts like STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) continue to emerge. With its integrated approach that involves students in systematic inquiries that call for cross-disciplinary knowledge, STEM education is currently one of the most up-to-date subjects in line with 21st century learning. The purpose of this study was to investigate educational strategies for increased student enrollment at TVET colleges in Kenya. This research has used analysis of secondary data and review of several current literatures from different documents and articles. From the review, the researchers were able to conclude that that in order to increase the number of STEM students enrolled in TVET institutions in Kenya, these institutions should establish partnerships with relevant businesses to help them absorb the yearly production of new graduates into the labor market for internships and subsequent employment. In order to promote students’ enrollment in STEM programs at tertiary institutions, the government of the Republic of Kenya should also run mentorship programs through the ministry of education. From primary to secondary and finally tertiary levels, this should start.