Identified measures to improve the implementation of SIWES in Nigerian HEIs
| S/Nos | Measure | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|
| i | Industry-academia collaboration | Majority |
| ii | Digitalisation of the process, including the SIWES logbook and ITF Form 8 | |
| iii | Competence-based education mechanism | |
| iv | Review of the curriculum to reflect current trends | |
| V | Adequate funding of ITF and HEIs' SIWES engagement | |
| Vi | Government support of the provision of basic SIWES infrastructure | |
| Vii | Stakeholders' support, including parents and guardians | |
| Viii | Adequate sensitisation or orientation of the SIWES benefits to students | |
| ix | Proper placement of SIWES students to mitigate high living costs | |
| X | Recruit adequate staff for SIWES supervision to improve the quality of outcomes | P4, P13, P36 and P47 |
| Xi | Stakeholders should promote ethical practices | P13, P20 and P24–48 |
| Xii | Merit should be the primary consideration in the appointment of the SIWES director and coordinators | P25 – P30, P32, P35 and P44 |
| Xiii | Effective communication is key to enhancing friendly relationships between SIWES students and the industry's trainers | P23, P28, P30, P34, P37 and P39 |
| S/Nos | Measure | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|
| i | Industry-academia collaboration | Majority |
| ii | Digitalisation of the process, including the SIWES logbook and ITF Form 8 | |
| iii | Competence-based education mechanism | |
| iv | Review of the curriculum to reflect current trends | |
| V | Adequate funding of ITF and HEIs' SIWES engagement | |
| Vi | Government support of the provision of basic SIWES infrastructure | |
| Vii | Stakeholders' support, including parents and guardians | |
| Viii | Adequate sensitisation or orientation of the SIWES benefits to students | |
| ix | Proper placement of SIWES students to mitigate high living costs | |
| X | Recruit adequate staff for SIWES supervision to improve the quality of outcomes | P4, P13, P36 and P47 |
| Xi | Stakeholders should promote ethical practices | P13, P20 and P24–48 |
| Xii | Merit should be the primary consideration in the appointment of the SIWES director and coordinators | P25 – P30, P32, P35 and P44 |
| Xiii | Effective communication is key to enhancing friendly relationships between SIWES students and the industry's trainers | P23, P28, P30, P34, P37 and P39 |
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