Declaration We, the undersigned members of South Sudan House do declare that this is our original piece of work

and has never been presented for any award in any institution.

LIST OF MEMBERS S/No Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Achire Tito Asiimwe Innocent Okodel Kokas Awor Oguta Mildred Marlin Paolino Loggali Kareyo Paseda Koma Dicho Elizabeth Clement Reg. No 2011/X/HD/396/MVP 2011/U/HD/287/MVP 2011/U/HD/291/MVP 2011/U/HD/283/MVP 2011/X/HD/401/MVP 2011/U/HD/284/MVP 2011/X/HD/398/MVP Signature Date

Approval This mini project report under the title Relationship between Learning Experiences in selected Training Institutions and Workplaces supervision and guidance. has been carried out under our

Signature KULABAKO MARY

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Signature MUJJUZI HENRY KIPEMBA

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Dedication This piece of work is dedicated to our dear mentors.

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Acknowledgment We are deeply indebted by the unwavering support that the NOMA Programme has put into this study. Special thanks also go to Kyambogo University for the facilities and resources it provides for the course. Special thanks go to Professor Lennart Nilsson, and our mentors, Dr. Catherine Gombe, Kyakulumbye Ali, Dr. Connie Nsibambi, Chris Serwaniko, Joseph Kikomeko and Mary Kulabako for their professional guidance during our course. We do not know what shape this Project would have taken without the cooperation and guidance from our fellow students from cohort II and III. We are grateful for your cooperation. Finally we would like to acknowledge the workers and students in the various training institutions and work places we visited. We shared tremendous experiences with you.

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Abstract The study was carried out in selected training institutions and workplaces in Kampala, Wakiso and Jinja districts. It was meant to find out the relationship between learning experiences in training institutions and workplaces. Our study was guided by four

objectives; how learning is organized, the nature of tools and materials used in learning, ascertaining gender related issues affecting learning and identifying learning challenges facing the selected training institutions and workplaces. We used qualitative research design. Methods employed in this study were observation and interview using interview guide as the major tool. Our findings revealed that there were learning

organizational structures in both training institutions and workplaces. It further pointed out that different institutions and workplaces use different tools and materials some of which were not in consonant with contemporary technology, most of the training institutions and workplaces remain gender bias and numerous challenges associated with acquisition of knowledge and skill based training. We concluded the learning in training institutions and workplaces needs to be improved to produce competent and skillful learners while taking into consideration the use of new technology, gender participation and challenges encountered in Vocational training institutions and workplaces. We therefore recommended that training institutions and workplaces should work hand in hand to bridge the existing gaps in acquiring knowledge and skills; training institutions and workplaces should endeavor to acquire modern tools and materials suitable to the current technology and take affirmative action on how women should be made practical through public sensitization on the benefit of female vocational education.

Table of Content Declaration... i Approval. ii

Dedication iii Acknowledgement... iv

Abstract v Table of Content.. vi

Acronyms. ix

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Introduction.. 1 Background.. 1 Statement of the Problem. 2 Purpose of the Study 3 Objectives of the Study 3 Research Questions.. 3 Scope of the Study... 3

Significance of the Study. 4 CHAPTER TWO

2.0 2.1

Literature Review Organization of learning in vocational training institutions..

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2.2 2.3 2.4

Tools and materials used to aid learning ....................................................... Gender issues affecting learning .................................. Challenges facing learning .............................................................................. CHAPTER THREE

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3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.6 3.7 3.8

Methodology 10 Study design. 10 Study population.. 10 Population sample and selection. 11

Sampling techniques 11 Methods of data collection..................... 11

Observation.. 11 Interview.. Procedure for data collection... Data processing and analysis.. Ethical issues and considerations CHAPTER FOUR 12 12 12 13

4.0 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.2

Presentation and discussion of findings..... Learning experiences in training institutions and workplaces Learning experiences in training institutions Learning experiences in workplaces .............. Tools and materials used for learning in training institutions and workplaces.

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4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2

Tools and materials in training institutions ...... Tools and materials in workplaces ............ Gender issues in training institutions and workplaces Gender issues affecting learning in training institutions....................................... Gender issues in workplace................................................................................. Learning challenges faced by training institutions and workplaces Learning challenges faced in training institutions................................................... Learning challenges faced by workplaces............................................................... CHAPTER FIVE

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5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations Summary of findings........... Conclusion...

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Recommendations 26 ................................ Interview guide for administrators and workers institution................. Interview guide for learners and instructors training institutions .. 28 29 33

Bibliography Appendix: 1 Appendix: 2

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Acronyms ADB BTVET CRO DIT EFA ILO NCDC NOMA MDGs MoES MVP TVET UNDP VE Asian Development Bank Business Technical, Vocational, Education and Training Cathode Rays Oscilloscope Directorate of Industrial Training Education for All International Labour Organization National Curriculum Development Centre Norwegian Masters Abroad Millennium Development Goals Ministry of Education and Sports Masters in Vocational Pedagogy Technical, Vocational, Education and Training United Nation Development Programme Vocational Education

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