Simanga Phillip Lukhele, Mosima Martha Ramaoka, LDM Lebeloane
International Journal of Educational Management & Development Studies · Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated · 15 March 2025
This case study investigates the causes of declining performance in English proficiency for Level 4 students in a South African TVET college. The research highlights a multi-faceted issue involving student engagement, instructional quality, and college-level policy management.
What factors contribute to the low academic achievement of National Certificate: Vocational [NC(V)] level 4 English students in TVET colleges?
Low academic performance is attributed to a combination of factors involving students, lecturers, and college management practices.
Case study design using qualitative semi-structured interviews, observation, document analysis, and questionnaires.
Qualitative data collected from twelve participants, including lecturers, students, and departmental heads at a TVET college in Limpopo Province.
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TVET colleges are essential engines for workforce development in Africa, yet systemic academic failures in foundational skills like English threaten their efficacy. This study underscores the need for proactive management policies that address both pedagogical support and institutional accountability. Improving TVET outcomes is vital for addressing unemployment and achieving the human capital development goals of African nations.
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and TVET colleges must strengthen management practices and develop policies that explicitly support lecturer professional development and student outcomes.
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Simanga Phillip Lukhele, Mosima Martha Ramaoka, LDM Lebeloane (2025). Factors contributing to low academic achievement of National Certificate Vocational level 4 English in TVET Colleges: A case study. International Journal of Educational Management & Development Studies. https://doi.org/10.53378/ijemds.353163