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Effective Strategies for Enhancing TVET Educators' Pedagogical Excellence
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Pedagogical excellence refers to the highest standards of teaching and educational practices that foster student learning and development. Innovative approaches to pedagogical excellence are crucial for adapting education to the changing needs of students and the demands of the 21st century. Traditional models of instruction may not suffice for today's dynamic vocational training environments, where digital literacy and technological integration play an increasingly significant role (Hattie, 2009; Chan & Kiviniemi, 2018). This paper aims to identify strategies and innovative methods that will empower educators to enhance their teaching skills and deliver superior instruction to their students. The study seeks to explore a variety of strategies and creative methods, including those that focus on instructional design, classroom management, and student engagement, among others. Some of the innovative methods include E-tivities, Storyboarding, Mentorship, Peer-to-Peer coaching, and Reflective practice. This study aims to examine effective classroom management practices and creative techniques that can help educators adapt their teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles, as well as the impact of technology and digital tools on the effectiveness of pedagogy. The research design is exploratory, and both qualitative and quantitative data were collected through questionnaires. The data was collected using the Kobo Toolbox, analysed, and presented in pie charts, graphs, and tables. The study found that the level of engagement and confidence of the trainers in using the digital tools is still low, however, challenges that hinder trainers were also noted. There is still a need to enhance pedagogical skills using innovative approaches and classroom management practices. Hence, this study recommends continuous professional development, lifelong learning, and micro-credentials.
PCF11 Plus: Beyond the Forum
Sub-Theme: Changing mindsets for inclusive open education
Paper ID: 6702
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)