Abstract
In this digital era, teaching and learning require modern approaches to ensure effective
delivery of instruction aimed at achieving desired learning outcome. Blended learning models
lend them'lves to unavoidable u' in order to bridge the gap between the traditional
approaches and the ever-expanding digitization trend in education. TVET which requires 21st
century infrastructure and millennium curricular for its practical-oriented programmes, has a
lot to benefit from blended learning models, provided they are well developed and supported.
This paper explained the concepts of TVET, blended learning, digital era and effective
instructional delivery. Therefore, it went on to critically examine the place of blended learning
in effective instructional delivery; blended learning models and TVET in the digital era; and
the challenges of blended learning. It concluded that TVET, acknowledged universally as
antidote to unemployment and social vices, should now adopt blended learning models for
better outcomes. It finally highlighted the ways forward as: providing needed infrastructure,
re-training and re-orientation of teachers and students, and review of TVET policies to meet
the best international standards and practices.
Keywords: TVET, blended learning, digital, effective instruction, challenges
Publication Date: 2016-12-14