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SPEAKERS

Chief Rapporteur

Panel Discussion on Improving TVET Participation for Persons with Disabilities in Tonga: A Community-Based, Individual Support Approach (Pre-Recorded)

09:00 – 09:05

Setting the Scene/Opening Remarks

Carry Jones

09:05 – 09:25

Host:  Mr Rhema Misser, Director of Lavame’a Ta’e’iloa Disabled People Association (LATA)

Panelists:

Mrs Maletina Hiliate, Principal of ‘Ahopanilolo Technical Institute (TVET provider) and Secretary of Tonga Association of TVET and Higher Education (TATHE)

Ms Kalisi Fa’eo, Second Year student in Foundation Arts Program

Mr Paul Guttenbeil, Second Year Student in Automotive Engineering

09:25 – 09:30

                              Questions                                                       Questions

Introduction of the 3^rd Keynote Speaker

09:30 – 10:00

Keynote Presentation

Dr. (Ph.D.). FZwIE. PrEng. Tafadzwa Mudondo

Secretary for Zimbabwe Tertiary Education service-superintending over all Polytechnics, Teachers’ Colleges and Industrial Training Colleges in Zimbabwe. Executive Board member and current Chairperson of Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA)

10:00 – 10:10

                    Questions                                                             Questions

Thank you note

10:10 – 10:30

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MIXED STREAMS: ONLINE PRESENTATIONS

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Paper ID

Author(s)

Abstract Title

0001

Sethu James Matyila

Psychological approaches to TVET readiness in adolescents

0002

Thembelani  Ndaba,  Wayne Hugo

Empowering engineering students through curriculum reform and constructivist learning for employability: Insights from a South African TVET college

0003

Nomthandazo  Sikhosana

Bridging the skills gap through TVET colleges in South Africa abstract

0004

Mary Mshilla   

Enhancing entrepreneurial pedagogy: The influence of principals’ support for teacher professional development in TVET institutions   

0005

Bertha Munzhedzi

Integrating entrepreneurial skills into TVET Curricula: A desktop review

0006

Sibusisiwe Muperere

Investigating The nexus between integral livelihood skills training and SRHR outcomes among young people in Africa: A scoping review 

0007

Thabisa Capa,

EG Makwakwa

Evaluating the pre-existing mathematics knowledge of incoming NC(V) level 2 students   

0008

Kelan Zhao

Bridging the second digital divide: AI-Empowered rural digital literacy and its implications for the belt and road initiative

0009

Carrie Jones

Improving TVET participation for persons with disabilities in Tonga: A community based, individual support approach

0010

Nozuko Langa 

Constructivist teaching and learning challenges for students with disabilities from rural South African higher education adapting to learning management systems

Lunch / Networking

STREAM 1: PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING IN TVET

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Paper ID

Author(s)

Abstract Title

1001

Usman Kurya, Asma’u Yauri Abubakar Wali

Demystifying entrepreneurial learning pedagogies in TVET and their effectiveness in promoting entrepreneurship and youth employment

1002

Muhammad Bungudu

Usman Kurya

Abubakar Wali

Danbaba NaAllah

Abdurrazak Muazu

Human resource factor in TVET for the enhancement of entrepreneurial learning and promotion of entrepreneurship and youth employment in Nigeria

1003

N Mokoena

The relevance of marketing curriculum for graduate employability: A case of Motheo TVET College,

1004

Mutiu Bakare

Enhancing the performance of women entrepreneurs in Nigeria through entrepreneurial resilience and competence: A TVET empowerment perspective

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1005

Mthokozisi Magagula & Omotayo Awodiji

The perceived role of entrepreneurship programmes in equipping TVET students with self-reliance skills in South Africa

1006

Nobandla Ntabazalila

Exploring an entrepreneurial training model for technical and vocational education and training colleges in South Africa

1007

Tobias Shumba

Optimization of slag removal in small-scale foundry operations: A case study for improved casting quality and metal recovery at SIRDC

1008

Christoph Kaka

Explore the promotion of entrepreneurship learning in South African technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges

1009

Dipiloane Phutsisi 

TVET colleges' senior leadership experiences in integrating ICT practices in public TVET colleges of the Free State Province 

1010

Eria Nhongo

Entrepreneurship Education in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions in Zimbabwe: A case study of Bulawayo

1011

Sada Maigari

Technopreneurship and female students in building technology education at the federal colleges of education (technical) in the north-western Nigeria: Exploring the role of individual and institutional factors

1012

Aron Harry Kimutai

Development and evaluation of a natural pH. indicator from red Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. Rubra) for educational laboratory applications.”

1013

Beverley Wilson-Wünsch

Innovative TVET education - how much technology, entrepreneurship and

STREAM 2: EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DIGITAL SKILLS

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Paper ID

Author(s)

Abstract Title

2001

Seanokeng Thakalekoala

Developing solar entrepreneurs: An examination of Free State TVET colleges as routes to youth self-employment in South Africa's green energy sector

2002

Linda Chepkoech 

Rebranding TVET: The role of media and strategic communication in promoting youth enrollment and entrepreneurship 

2003

John Sunday, 

Bello Alhassan

Social entrepreneurship for tackling youth-related social challenges: Case studies in education, health, and waste management

2004

Matias Lehlohonolo

Experiences of students regarding substance abuse at a particular TVET college in the Free State province of South Africa

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2005

Joseph Wamuga

Skitwall: Reimagining TVET as an engine for youth entrepreneurship and employment in Kenya

2006

Bello Umar,

Usman Kurya Yahaya Onumoh

Institutional practices and youth entrepreneurial development skills in federal college of education technical Gusau, Zamfara, state, Nigeria

2007

Martha

Masunda

The effectiveness of digital skills training in enhancing youth entrepreneurship competencies in Manicaland TVET institutions.

2008

Topollo Masoma

Bridging employability and entrepreneurship: The role of TVET in empowering South African youth

2009

Shoorai Konyana, Eunice Ivala

Promoting entrepreneurship in Technical and Vocational Education and Training curriculum through self-directed learning and digital skills.

2010

Job Omwega

Exploring the role of TVET in promoting digital entrepreneurship among the youth for economic empowerment in Kenya

2011

Alucia Mabunda  Celestin Mayombe

Best practices in managing entrepreneurship training for youth employment in TVET Colleges: Innovative pathways for sustainable development

2014

Akanbi Adedo, Aliu Abdulrahaman, Prof Suleiman Bashir

Engaging youth in entrepreneurial skills acquisition: A Panacea for national development using Pomade Production in chemistry teaching and learning process.

2015

Shem Nyauntu

Low cost smart packaging using chemical indicators and digital integration for food security and youth-led enterprises’’

STREAM 3: TRANSFORMING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CONNECTED ERA

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Paper ID

Author(s)

Abstract Title

3001

Kojo Parry

Customer perception of service quality in the life insurance industry: Evidence from Enterprise Life - Implications for TVET entrepreneurship and youth empowerment in Ghana.

3002

Simidele Akinrinlola,

S Fadoju,

W Muchechetere

Nexus of digital-first mentorship and blended finance: A multi-state pathway to scale female-led nano-enterprises

3003

Clement Makholwa

The internship sandbox initiative: A public-private partnership model for TVET skills development in AI, data, analytics, and cloud-driven markets

3004

Rushaad White

Advancing Moodle LMS implementation in South African TVET colleges

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3005

Patrick Maina Irungu

Innovative pathways for promoting TVET in youth employment and entrepreneurship: Best practices in CBET implementation

3006

Jesca Ndlovu

Motshidisi Masilo

Innovative practices in TVET mathematics facilitation to promote students’ creative-critical thinking skills

3007

Makhwalo Ntetha

Digital transformation for workforce development: Experiences of electrical engineering lecturers in utilizing learning management systems at TVET colleges in Mpumalanga

3008

Bridget Vaikosen

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) a Panacea for sustainable investment in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems

3009

TS Onakoya,

SM Matlabe

Beyond technical skill: How pedagogical integration drives venture creation in Nigerian TVET

3010

Marcus Palayandi, EG Makwakwa, ZMM Jojo

Using virtual manipulatives to support conceptual understanding of circle geometry in NC(V) mathematics

 3011

Mmmushi Sombane

From theory to application: A qualitative investigation into responsible AI development and ethical AI for TVET teaching and learning

3012

Busari, Ismail Alani

Innovative public-private partnership pathways in TVET for promoting entrepreneurship and sustainable employment among youths in Nigeria

 STREAM 4: PROMOTING INCLUSIVE TVET EDUCATION

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Paper ID

Author(s)

Abstract Title

4001

Alexandra Bohra

From transfer to transformation: A community led framework for TVET in West Africa's construction sector  

4002

Mamolete Mofolo

TVET leadership support for lecturers’ transition to blended teaching and learning

4003

Andikan Ibanga, Oluwafisayo Ayodeji, Boluwaji Apalara, Godfrey Petgrave

Bridging the Skills Gap: Structured public-private partnerships for gender-inclusive agrilogistics employment in Nigeria

4004

Sophy Mabaso,

Mampe Phora,

Dikeledi Mahlo 

Exploring the challenges experienced by deaf and hard-of-hearing students in higher education  

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4005

Sampson Nwonyi, Nareadi Phasha

Inclusive Technical and Vocational Education and Training: Leveraging digital skills and entrepreneurship for economic empowerment of persons with disabilities in Africa

4006

Pauline Kariuki 

Gender-inclusive best practices in TVET institutions: A case study of Nyandarua National Polytechnic, Kenya 

4007

Valentine Edoziem,

S Fadoju,

W Muchechetere,

Simidele Akinrinlola

Advancing inclusive employability pathways through integral mobile training: Evidence from Young Africa Nigeria’s TVET implementation in Nigeria

4008

Evelyn Karkkulainen,

Kaisa Pihlainen,

Emerita Eija Kärnä

Empowering all learners with learning difficulties: Feedback experiences in Finnish VET, policy–practice gaps, and implications for inclusive skills development

4009

Adedotun Esan,

W Muchechetere,

Valentine Edoziem

Promoting gender-responsive technical and vocational education for vulnerable young women in Nigeria

4010

Selina Kungwane

Breaking barriers, building futures: Analysing the resilience and coping mechanisms of TVET students with disabilities for economically active citizenship

4011

Bunki Pitsoane

Dikeledi Mahlo

Disability, not inability”: University students’ perceptions of disability and inclusion

STREAM 4: PROMOTING INCLUSIVE TVET EDUCATION

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Paper ID

Author(s)

Abstract Title

4012

Abbie Mulaudzi

Integrating lifelong learning and RPL to advance youth artisan development in South Africa’s electrical sector

4013

Maria Gruber

Inclusion in the dual system of TVET: Approaches targeting key personnel

4014

Tonny Matjila,

Mampe Phora

Bridging the awareness-utilisation gap: Lessons from distance education for promoting inclusive TVET in South Africa

4015

Sihle Meyiwa  

Narratives of women in engineering at a rural technical vocational education and training college campus

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4016

Dephine Ncube

Advancing equity and inclusion in technical and vocational education and training: strategic pathways for sustainable skills development in Africa

4017

Kemlal Ramdass

Exploring new approaches to integrating entrepreneurship in TVET curriculum

4018

Ercan Küçükarslan

Empowering youth and adults through ai -ai-enhanced, inclusive TVET ecosystems: evidence from multi-country European practice”

4019

Judy Mashala

Integrating engineering graphics and design into TVET: lessons from teaching in Gauteng township schools”

4020

Agbeyangi, Babatunde Adisa,

Ogunnusi, Oluwatobi Nurudeen

Empowering women for agricultural productivity through TVET: evidence from Ogun state tertiary institutions”

4021

Lineo Toolo

Enabling leadership of young women in the male-dominated career fields through equity and inclusion in TVET colleges

STREAM 5: TVET RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE BASE

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Paper ID

Author(s)

Paper Title

5001

Nhlanhla Ndlovu, Sello Mokoena

Stakeholders’ perspectives on public-private partnerships for the employability of TVET colleges’ graduates: An exploratory study of TVET colleges in the Mpumalanga province, South Africa.

5002

Phineas Nkau,

Omotayo Awodiji

Adaptive leadership practices in managing the transition from NATED to QCTO-accredited occupational programmes in South African TVET Colleges

5003

Mojafela Maluka

Exploring sponsorship as a career development tool for South African TVET lecturers

5004

Nicholas Ndlovu

Challenges and opportunities in implementing QCTO Programmes: A scoping review of TVETs in South Africa

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5005

Talkmore Mavherudze

An investigation on the experiences and initiatives that have successfully enhanced gender equality in TVET

5006

Godfrey Wakasala

Transformational leadership, its role in management of CBET curriculum and policy implementation in TVET institution in Bungoma county- Kenya

5007

Mduduzi Khoza

Students’ perceptions of factors that are contributing to poor academic performance at TVET colleges in Tshwane: A case study

5008

Tafadzwa Mudondo, Clever Dhewa,

Kumbirai Patrick Mukapiku

Enhancing the commercialisation of TVET students` research and innovative projects or services through Public Private Partnerships in Zimbabwe

5009

Suleiman Bashir

Advancing STEM education in secondary schools: A strategic promotion of TVET for economic empowerment and youth engagement in Nigeria

5010

Muhammad Abubakar

Extended servqual model and students’ loyalty among TVET institutions

5011

Karabo Tsoaela 

Factors influencing the Student Representative Council leadership: Communication style impacting student engagement: A Case study at a TVET College 

5012

Rosemary Kiswili

Assessing the impact of digital skills training on TVET graduates’ employability outcomes in Nairobi, Kenya”

STREAM 5: TVET RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE BASE

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Paper ID

Author(s)

Abstract Title

5012

Abah Adah

Relationship between occupation related stress and productivity of workers in automobile technology occupation in North West Nigeria

5013

Sylvia Moto, Perkins Muredzi

Role of intellectual property in driving the operationalisation of education 5.0 in TVET Institutions - Case of Kwekwe Polytechnic, Zimbabwe

5014

 Amos Bishi

Curating excellence, preserving heritage: A librarian's and archivist's plea for the revival of the aircraft engineering programme at Harare Polytechnic

5015

Priscilla

Mvimbe

Theory versus practice: Host employers' perspectives on TVET programme qualification mix in addressing the labour market needs

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5016

Mapaseka Muthumuni

Understanding and defining instructional leadership: TVET colleges’ stakeholders’ perspectives

5017

Madeleine Kalobo

Team-based learning to enhance student engagement, motivation, satisfaction, and performance in introductory accounting N4 at Free State TVET colleges

5018

Franklin Odoom

School-to-work transitions of TVET graduates: The public policy dimension in Ghana. A systematic literature review

5019

Nigel Olin and Micheal Van Wyk

TVET college managers' views of managing the implementation of a blended learning approach to Free State TVET colleges

5020

Oyekale Josiah Ibukun, Adegbenro

Solomon Damilare

Agribusiness perception and practice readiness of final-year polytechnic agriculture students 

5021

Justine Kimena

Graduate outcomes in Zambia’s public TEVET Institutions: Insights from a national tracer study (2022–2024)

5022

Jaffar Alalwan, Kawthar Alsalem

The roles of innovative technologies in TVET: An empirical investigation from Saudi Arabia

5023

Jonathan Fatokun,

Mishack Gumbo

Perceptions of technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) competencies among pre-service technology teachers in TVET institutions in Ekiti state, Nigeria

STREAM 5: TVET RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE BASE

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Paper ID

Author(s)

Abstract Title

5023

Dorothy Nthako

Investigating TVET-industry partnerships: Key to improving graduate employability and addressing youth unemployment

5024

Reckson Baloyi

Tourism language register: An ESP analysis of high-frequency English vocabulary in the tourism communication course at TVET colleges

5025

Jeanette Leeuw

Towards enhancing TVET college’s capacity in securing work integrated learning (WIL) related opportunities for lecturers: Free State case study

5026

Onazi Bosede

Utilisation of innovative technologies among lecturers in technical colleges of education: A nostrum for vocational education sustainability in Nigeria

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5027

Nonhlanhla Nyembe

TVET crisis management frame: To capacitate TVET managers to manage any future crises in South African TVET colleges

5028

Francisca

Mugorogodi, Dephine Ncube, Victoria Mironga 

Public–private partnerships and inclusive innovation in TVET: Pathways to youth entrepreneurship and employment in Zimbabwe. A case of selected public polytechnics and vocational training centres in Zimbabwe.

5029

Malesela Tladi

Managing examinations in selected South African technical and vocational education and training colleges

5030

Luleka Mafunda

Factors that might contribute to absenteeism among TVET students at a college in Matlosana district

5031

Sithandekile Sibanda

Perceptions of youth including youth with disabilities in rural areas without TVET institutions. A case study of Tsholotsho district in Zimbabwe

5032

Elison Ganya, Nompumelelo Mthethwa, Joseph Mesuwini, Sanele Mlotshwa

Exploring inclusive innovations practices in TVET colleges for sustainable development

5033

Tjatji Letsoalo, 

S Matlabe

The influence of the English language on the learning challenges faced by NCV students at Limpopo TVET College

5034

SS Khumalo

Lecturer leadership and student academic engagement in TVET colleges: a conceptual and theoretical review.”