Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 39 no. 7 (2025)

Breaking Barriers: How Accessibility Transforms Technical Skills Acquisition in Aquaculture Education

John Sevillano, Jr. | Daisy Salas

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The availability of appropriate tools is an important factor in Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs, particularly in aquaculture education, as it helps students develop essential technical skills. This study assessed the accessibility of TVET programs and their impact on technical skills acquisition in aquaculture. Using a quantitative design with 100 respondents from Wakat and Desamparados National High Schools, data were gathered through an adapted survey questionnaire. Findings revealed that students faced significant challenges, including financial constraints, infrastructure limitations, logistical issues, and inclusivity barriers, with infrastructure issues got a mean of 2.60. On technical skills, learners excelled in problem-solving and innovation got a mean of 2.91, followed by mastery of tools and technology with a mean of 2.90 and practical application with a mean of 2.89. Regarding resource accessibility, learning materials were mostly available with a mean of 2.72, but financial support with a mean of 2.54 and proximity to training centers with a mean of 2.55. Correlation analysis showed that facility availability had strong associations with technical skills, such as mastery of tools with an R-value of 0.44, and p-value of 0.000, and adherence to quality standards of an R-value of 0.53 with a p-value of 0.000. The accessibility of resources correlated with practical applications got an R-value of 0.52, and a p-value of 0.000 and tool mastery of R-value of 0.50 with a p-value of 0.000. Proximity to training centers also received an R-value of 0.58 and p-value of 0.000 and financial support with an r-value of 0.72 with a p-value of 0.000 had the strongest correlations with industry-relevant skills. The study highlighted the need for improved infrastructure and inclusivity, with learners frequently facing access challenges with a mean of 2.55. Addressing these barriers might improve access to quality aquaculture education.



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