Optimizing Assistive Technologies as a Tool for ODeL Implementation to Learners with Disabilities in TVET Institutions in Kenya

dc.contributor.author Wanyaga, Felister
dc.contributor.author Tarno, Edwin
dc.contributor.author Wambua, Francis
dc.coverage.placeName Kenya
dc.coverage.spatial Africa
dc.date.accessioned 2022-08-15T15:55:22Z
dc.date.available 2022-08-15T15:55:22Z
dc.date.issued 2022-09
dc.description.abstract PCF10 Sub-theme: Promoting Equity and Inclusion // Education for sustainable development is an essential component of every human being. This means that education should be available and accessible to all learners on the basis of equal opportunity and equity. However, the persons with disabilities are often marginalized and consequently, they may not access technical training as they should. The Corona virus has revealed emerging vulnerabilities in education systems around the world. It is now clear that Kenya needs flexible and resilient education systems as we face erratic futures. Technology could be leveraged to ensure that learning takes place even as the country faces the Covid-19 uncertainties. It is true that government agencies have focused more on providing access to the learners in TVET institutions through Open, Distance and eLearning (ODeL) systems but overlooked the aspect of equity. Therefore, there is necessity for special commitment to enhance necessary technology to allow access to training and transition to work for learners with disabilities in TVET institutions. This paper achieves this through (1) defining the key concepts of ODeL, and (2) Presenting a model for optimizing assistive technologies in TVET institutions. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study and pertinent literature was visited to capture the essence of continued learning during these unprecedented times. The paper concludes that the optimisation of assistive technologies as a tool for promoting equity and inclusion in TVET education is viable through proactive educational leadership and policies that ensure availability of the appropriate human capacity and infrastructural resources. // Paper ID 3549
dc.identifier.doi https://doi.org/10.56059/pcf10.3549
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/11599/4203
dc.language.iso en
dc.publisher Commonwealth of Learning (COL)
dc.rights.uri https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
dc.subject Assistive Technologies
dc.subject Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
dc.subject Disabilities
dc.subject Technical/Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
dc.subject Inclusive Education
dc.subject Inclusion
dc.subject Online Learning
dc.title Optimizing Assistive Technologies as a Tool for ODeL Implementation to Learners with Disabilities in TVET Institutions in Kenya
dc.type Working Paper
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