Authors : Mohamed Bangura; Dr. Tamba Kebbie

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep136

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Abstract : Background: Government technical institutions are expected to translate education investment into occupational competence, yet this conversion depends on material resources as well as instructional capacity.  Objective: This article examined perceived resource adequacy, institutional support and pedagogical practice in selected government technical institutions in Sierra Leone.

Keywords : Technical and Vocational Education and Training; Government Technical Institutions; Instructional Resources; Workshop Facilities; Pedagogical Practice; Sierra Leone.

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