Teaching Strategies Employed by Teachers in teaching Skills to Students of Vocational Training Institutes of Punjab Pakistan

Abstract

Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to explore the teaching strategies employed by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers in Vocational Training Institutes (VTIs) established by Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC) Pakistan
 Design/Methodology/Approach: The population of the study was all 2423 teachers working in Vocational training Institutes (VTIs) of Punjab Vocational Training Council (PVTC). The sample of the study was 130 (males =69 and females= 61) teachers which were randomly selected from VTIs of PVTC. The instrument of the study was a self-developed and validated questionnaire, having the reliability of 0.87 (Cronbach Alpha). Data were collected personally and by post. Collected data were analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics. ANOVA and Independent sample t-test were used to observe the differences in the responses of teachers related to their age, gender, experience, zones, professional qualification, and trainings.
 Findings: The results of the study indicated that teachers were facing a lot of problems during teaching to TVET students like overcrowded classrooms, unavailability of equipment, lack of trainings and insufficient staff.
 Implications/Originality/Value: The present study helps the authorities of TVET and Punjab Vocational Training Council by giving recommendations in the improvement and reformation of the current condition of TVET sector in Pakistan.