The ICT Implementation in the TVET Teaching and Learning Environment during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to discuss the information and communication technology (ICT) implementation, an initiative of teaching and learning for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) lecturers and students during the COVID-19 pandemic era due to the lack of physical and practical learning activities such as handling tools, safety measure, execute machine in an emergency, conduct the material as per manual stated, last but not least functional and operational check and assessment conduct. This study employed a qualitative approach (i.e., document analysis). Data was collected from secondary sources by reviewing TVET reports, webpage, organizational structures, and news bulletins, which are observed and analyzed. The results indicated that most TVET institutions were struggling to deliver and assess practical skills training. Instead of focusing on the practical assessment method, most TVET institutions are remoting to theoretical coursework, and re-structuring the program with outcome-based education as one of the alternative solutions. The results also revealed the different approaches used by TVET institutions by relating them to several case studies. By understanding their aims and intentions, the COVID-19 pandemic indirectly contributes to the development of ICT in TVET, and therefore the technologies of teaching and learning are not left behind.