adminThe Herald, 5 October 1996
THE Ministry of Higher Education has challenged vocational and technical colleges to prepare students for the ever-changing technologies and enable them to compete favourably with developed countries.
The challenge was made by the Secretary, Mr Michael Mambo, at the Harare Polytechnic graduation and prize-giving ceremony where about 2 500 students graduated.
In a speech read on his behalf by the deputy director of Technical and Vocational Education, Mr Nyamuziwa Munetsi, Mr Mambo said: “We need to boost the research capability of our graduates so that they can take the lead in adapting imported technologies and developing local technologies for our purposes.
“I do not see us favourably competing with the developed countries if we cannot scientifically study and diagnose our own problems.”
He said quality training would only be achieved when the syllabi and teaching environment were up to date.
Speaking at the same function, the polytechnic vice-principal, Mr Owen Mavhengere, lambasted students for unruly behaviour when pressing for their demands.
He said this gave the college and students a bad name and urged them to follow the right procedures when airing their grievances.
LESSONS FOR TODAY
The Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development is now implementing a new syllabus — 5.0, that is not only modelling higher and tertiary education but will ensure the attainment of the Second Republic’s Vision 2030, through use of new technologies.
As technology improves and becomes part of business in every industry, it is important that universities and technical colleges vigorously embrace the new technologies.
Thanks to colleges integrating the latest technologies. They are no longer bystanders. The new millennial should take an active role choosing and preparing for college by using these latest innovations.
ICTs allow for a higher quality lessons through collaboration with teachers in planning and preparing resources.
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