Problems and Requirements in Teaching and Learning at the Vocational Level in the Eastern Economic Corridor from the Situation of the Spread of the Covid-19 Virus

Abstract

This study examines the problems and needs of vocational education management in the situation of the Covid-19 virus outbreak in the Eastern Economic Corridor, using a survey research model from questionnaires in 20 vocational educational institutions under the Office of Vocational Education Commission of the government, academic year 2021, using a population and a random sample consisting of educational institution administrators, teachers, students, and executives in the establishment. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. It was found that there are many problems of teaching and learning in the vocational institutions, but overview of There are 4 models of teaching and learning: electronic, online, home visits and advice and in class. The problems of each model are generally at a moderate level. In terms oft organizing teaching and learning, there is at a high level, but it is at a moderate level in the workplace. In addition, the vocational institutions’ administrators think that parents should continuously help and support teaching and learning preparation of the  institutions. Teachers and learners require supports on learning tools and technologies in which the students are able to equally access to state’ s studying materials. It is important that the educational institution, the establishment, and the parents should encourage learning behaviors of the students.