ABSTRACT

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) enrollment in Ghana has been impeded by various challenges. One of the significant obstacles throughout the years has been public perception. As a result, many people prefer grammar-based schools over TVET. This study aims to investigate the operations of TVET in the Ayawaso-West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region in Ghana to determine the level of public perception and its impact on enrollment. The study employs the impression formation theory as a framework. An exploratory research design and a qualitative research approach were used to conduct the study. Thirty-six participants were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The findings revealed that the negative perception affecting the progress of the TVET subsector included lower societal recognition, lower job prestige and public ignorance of TVET. The study recommends continuous advocacy for TVET to correct public perception.

摘要

加纳的技术和职业教育与培训 (TVET) 招生受到各种挑战的阻碍。多年来的重大障碍之一是公众的看法。因此，许多人更喜欢文法学校而不是 TVET。本研究旨在调查加纳大阿克拉地区阿亚瓦索西市 TVET 的运作情况，以确定公众的认知水平及其对入学的影响。该研究采用印象形成理论作为框架。本研究采用探索性研究设计和定性研究方法进行。使用有目的抽样技术选择了 36 名参与者。调查结果显示，影响职业技术教育与培训分部门进展的负面看法包括社会认可度较低、工作威望较低，公众对职业技术教育与培训 (TVET) 的无知。该研究建议继续倡导职业技术教育与培训，以纠正公众的看法。