Factors Influencing Learning Programmes in Technical and Vocational Training Institutions in Kenya during Covid 19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Tvets in Western Kenya.

Abstract

In the recent past months, there has been a growing focus on the various learning methods that TVET institutions management needs to adopt in this time of COVID 19 pandemic. Therefore, this research aimed to establish the factors influencing the learning programmes in TVET institutions. On the other hand, the research utilized COVID 19 as a dependent variable. The research followed a descriptive research design. This study's target population comprised all the 55 TVET institutions in Kenya's western region from which a sample size of 37 was drawn. Primary data was collected through the use of a questionnaire. Data analysis employed the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of this study indicated that learning resource strategy and relevance of learning resources are the factors that affect the delivery of learning programs most in TVET institutions. This study determined that factors that influence learning programs are learning resource strategy, adequacy of learning resources, appropriate training workshop, industry support on learning resources, high quality of learning resources, and resources to provide psychosocial support. Institutions should allocate enough resources to ensure sustainability to achieve their goals and objectives.