Challenges Facing Vocational Education Students in Jordan in Light of the Covid-19 Pandemic: An Empirical Study

Inas Ahmad Albado; Lafi  Makhareez; Ma'aly  Almazari; Zakaria Ahmed  Atyat; Niveen Z.  Halalsheh; Mamon  Alzboun

doi:10.35516/edu.v50i2 -S1.573

Authors

Inas Ahmad Albado Department of Applied Sciences, Zarqa University College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5262-1736
Lafi Makhareez Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Amman College, Balqa' Applied University, Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5262-1736
Ma'aly Almazari Department of Applied Sciences Faculty of Irbid College, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5262-1736
Zakaria Ahmed Atyat Department of Planning and Project Management, Business Collage, Al-Balqa Applied University, Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5262-1736
Niveen Z. Halalsheh School of Educational Sciences, The University of Jordan, Jordan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5262-1736
Mamon Alzboun Department of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Educational Sciences, Al Al-Bayt University, Jordan. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5262-1736

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35516/edu.v50i2%20-S1.573

Keywords:

Challenges, Vocational education, vocational training, Jordan

Abstract

Objectives: This study aims to uncover the challenges faced by vocational education students in Jordan in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: A sample of 1200 newly joined students was selected from the Vocational Training Corporation in the central region of Jordan. A questionnaire was designed, consisting of two domains: challenges related to infrastructure and challenges related to students. The validity and consistency of the questionnaire were verified.

Results: The findings indicate that the level of challenges facing the students is high, both at the infrastructure level and the students’ level, with no statistically significant effect on gender. Practical training necessitates specific materials, tools, and instruments that cannot be adequately provided through distance education.

Conclusions: The study recommends improving the infrastructure of the vocational training institution to enhance the quality of education and training. Additionally, there is a need to increase financial support for the institution to effectively implement vocational training programs. Lastly, a comprehensive review of educational policies is necessary.

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