International Journal of
Vocational and Technical Education

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Voc. Tech. Educ.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-534X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJVTE
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 115

Full Length Research Paper

Effectiveness of problem-based learning for technical teacher training in woodwork at a Malawi college

Emmanuel Molande
  • Emmanuel Molande
  • The Polytechnic, University of Malawi, Malawi.
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Doris Mtemang’ombe
  • Doris Mtemang’ombe
  • The Polytechnic, University of Malawi, Malawi.
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Vanwyk Chikasanda
  • Vanwyk Chikasanda
  • The Polytechnic, University of Malawi, Malawi.
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  •  Received: 20 May 2017
  •  Accepted: 19 June 2017
  •  Published: 30 June 2017

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