|
Makale Özeti:
|
This study was conducted to designing a model of vocational training programs for disables. For
this purpose desk review was carried out and the vocational training models/programs of Israel,
U.K., Vietnam, Japan and Thailand were analyzed to form a conceptual frame work of the model.
Keeping in view the local conditions/requirements a model of vocational training program was
proposed. The proposed model involved the vocational training plan for the job of cashier for mild
group, receptionist for moderate and computer operator for severe group. It specified the type of
disability as well involved in the training plan.
The model recommended the vocational training of three levels of disability; mild, moderate and
severe irrespective to the type. The model consisted of details of structure, objectives, professional
support involved, vocational training plan and syllabus/activities, evaluation and on job training
etc. International practices regarding VT mixed with the national existing situations were critically
analyzed during desk review and finally a plan of VT for disables was proposed. A survey was
conducted via a questionnaire to get opinion of the heads and senior vocational instructors of
Federal Government vocational training and rehabilitation centers for PWDs. The collected data
was statistically analyzed to quantify the suggestions on proposed model.
The major findings included that all stakeholders considered VT helpful in rehabilitation of PWDs.
All heads and vocational instructors are willing to adopt this model, minimum or no extra funds are
needed in its implementation, the vocational teacher employed in the centers can easily manage to
adopt this model at their centers because no extra training is required for the staff and they all
endorse the VT plan proposed in this model. A vocational training model is required to reduce socio-economic gap and to set professional
standards by developing human resources trained in trades. The syllabus, activities and
methodology proposed for the vocational training of the students at special education centers for
the disables was agreed upon by the experts. It was recommended that vocational training model
on various jobs for specific disabilities may be developed. Vocational training model for after
school youth may also be developed on similar pattern. It was recommended that vocational
training must be implemented through ODL for the training of PWDs in acquiring vocational skills
if there is no vocational skill training teacher or resources available at the centers.
In this way a large number of individuals who are taking education at special education centers
and institutions can take benefits from VET programs at a time with minimal cost provided at their
door steps or at institutions.
|