Publication Title Effect of Gender on Students Academic Achievement and Retention in Auto Mechanic Technology in Technical Colleges in Delta State, Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher London Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences
Publication Authors Titus Iloduba Eze, Jacinta Ifeoma Obidile & Johnbull Oyonru Okotubu
Year Published 2020-10-10
Abstract The poor academic achievement of both male and female students in technical colleges in Nigeria has become worrisome to the researchers. It is believed that the use of the ef ective instructional methods in technical colleges would enhance students’ academic achievement. It is therefore important that teachers in technical colleges would adopt instructional methods that could improve the academic achievement of students in technical colleges. The study therefore, ascertained the ef ect of cognitive apprenticeship instructional method on male and female students’ academic achievement and retention of auto mechanics technology in technical colleges in Delta State. Two research questions guided the study, and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the quasi-experimental research design. The pre-test post-test non-randomized control group experimental design was used. The population of the study comprised 237 vocational II auto mechanic students in the six technical colleges in Delta State. A sample of 114 was purposively selected for the study. Instrument for data collection was the Auto Mechanic Achievement Test (AMAT). The instrument was validated by three experts (two experts from the Department of Technology and Vocational Education and one expert from Measurement and Evaluation Unit of the Department of Educational Foundations), all in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. The reliability coef icient of Auto Mechanics Achievement Test (AMAT) was established using Kunder Richardson 21 Formula, and the reliability coef icient of 0.75 was obtained. The arithmetic mean was used to analyze data relating to research questions, while analysis of covariance ANCOVA was used to test the null hypotheses. Findings revealed that male and female students taught auto mechanics technology using the cognitive apprenticeship instructional method achieved, and retained better than those who were taught using the demonstration method. Conclusion was drawn that the cognitive apprenticeship instructional method is an innovative and ef ective mode of instruction with capacity to improving both male and female students learning outcomes. Consequently, it was recommended among others that technical teachers should use cognitive apprenticeship instructional method in the teaching of auto mechanics trade to enhance both male and female students’ academic achievement and knowledge retention in auto mechanics. It was also recommended that school administrators should provide opportunities for in-service training to equip technical teachers with the competencies needed in the use of the cognitive apprenticeship instructional method for teaching and learning auto mechanics trade in technical colleges.
Publication Title Effect of Demonstration Teaching Method on Students’ Academic Achievement and Retention in Auto Mechanics Trade in Technical Colleges in Delta Stat Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Education and Evaluation E-ISSN 2489-0073 P-ISSN 2695-1940 Vol 6. No. 5 2020 www.iiardpub.org
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Publication Authors Johnbull Oyonru Okotubu
Year Published 2020-05-05
Abstract The study investigated the effect of demonstration teaching method on students’ academic achievement and retention in auto mechanic trade in technical colleges in Delta State. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The study employed a quasiexperimental research design. The population for the study was 379 National Technical Certificate (NTC) II students in the six technical colleges in Delta State. The sample size of the study was 134. The purposively sampling technique was used to sample two technical colleges based on the availability of instructional materials and qualified instructors. The instrument for data collection was a 30-item ‘Auto Mechanic Achievement Test’ (AMAT). A reliability index of 0.86 was obtained using Kuder Richardson 21 (K-R21) formula. Research questions were answered using mean, while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The result of the study revealed that demonstration teaching method had significant effect on students’ achievement and retention than those taught with the conventional lecture method. The study recommends that teachers should integrate demonstration teaching method in the teaching of auto mechanic trade students in technical colleges
Publication Title EFFECT OF COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIP INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND RETENTION OF AUTO MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES Download PDF
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Publisher European Journal of Education Studies
Paper Link Available on-line at: www.oapub.org/edu
Publication Authors T. I. Eze1, Jacinta Ifeoma Obidile2i, Oyonru Johnbull Okotubu3
Year Published 2020-07-03
Abstract The need to improve students’ academic achievement in auto mechanics technology necessitated this study. The study investigated the effect of cognitive apprenticeship instructional method on students’ academic achievement and retention in auto mechanics technology in technical colleges in Delta State. Three research questions guided the study and three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted the quasi-experimental research design. Specifically, the pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group experimental design was used. Population of the study was 237 vocational II auto mechanic students in the six technical colleges in Delta State. A sample of 114 was used for the study. Instrument for data collection was Auto Mechanic Achievement Test (AMAT). The instruments was validated by three experts (two from the Department of Technology and Vocational Education and one from Measurement and Evaluation Unit of the Department of Educational Foundation all in NnamdiAzikiwe University Awka. The reliability coefficient of Auto Mechanics Achievement Test (AMAT) was established using Kunder Richardson 21 Formula and the reliability coefficients of 0.75 was obtained. Arithmetic mean was used to analyse data relating to research questions, while analysis of covariance ANCOVA was used to test the null hypotheses. Findings revealed that students taught auto mechanics technology using cognitive apprenticeship instructional method achieved and retained better than those taught with demonstration method. Conclussion was drawn that cognitive apprenticeship instructional method is an innovative and effective mode of instruction with capacity to improve students’ learning outcome. Consequently, it was recommended among others that technical teachers should use cognitive apprenticeship instructional method in teaching auto mechanics course so as to enhance students’ academic achievement and knowledge retention.
Publication Title Vocational Skills Acquisition for Entrepreneurship Development and Technological Advancement in Industrial Technology Education: A Strategic Approach to surmount Economic Recession in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies Vol. 2 No. 2,
Paper Link www.iiardpub.org
Publication Authors Wordu C. C. R, Igrubia V, Okotubu O. J
Year Published 2018-03-07
Abstract The study examined Vocational Skills Acquisition for Entrepreneurship Development and Technological Advancement in Industrial Technology Education as a Strategic Approach to surmount Economic Recession in Nigeria. The population of the study comprised one thousand nine hundred and four (1,904) in tertiary institutions offering TVET programmes in Rivers State. A total of 225 respondents (200 students and 25 lecturers) was the sample of the study selected through systematic sampling technique. One research question was posed and one hypothesis formulated for this study. A structured questionnaire validated and with reliability coefficient of 0.91 was the instrument used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using statistical mean to answer the research question while t-test statistical tool was used to test the null hypothesis at 5% level of significance. The result revealed skill acquisition in industrial technology education involves the mastery of practical skills and knowledge in any vocational and technical field of study. It was therefore recommended among others that: government should set-up a joint curricula of entrepreneurial, technical vocational education and training to x-ray the possibilities of mismatching skills knowledge and initiatives or the acquisition of skills for self-reliant and job creation; Entrepreneurial centres in our institutions in Nigeria must be equipped and utilized to assist universities and other institutions to bridge the gap created by the theoretical nature of our entrepreneurial, technical vocational education and training programme in our institution.
Publication Title Appraisal of the Effect of AutoCAD Software Package on Mechanical Trade Students’ Spatial Ability and Academic Achievement in Technical Drawing in Technical Colleges in Delta State Download PDF
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Publisher Education Research Journal Volume (13) Issue (5)
Publication Authors Onwusa S. C., Okotubu J. O. Umurhurhu, B. E & Essaghah E. A
Year Published 2023-06-07
Abstract The study appraises the effect of AutoCAD software package on mechanical trade students’ spatial ability and academic achievement in technical drawing in technical colleges in Delta State The study adopted quasi-experimental design and it was guided by two research questions as well as one null hypotheses were tested in the study. Population of the study was 160 National Technical Certificate (NTC 11) engineering trade students in state owned technical colleges. Purposive sampling technique was used to draw four schools out of the six technical colleges from mechanical trade. Instruments for data collection were Technical Drawing Achievement Test (TWAT) which was face and content validated by three experts. The instrument was tested for reliability using test–retest method and was calculated using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and the overall correlation coefficient value of 0.87 was obtained. The arithmetic mean was used to answer the research questions and standard deviation to determine the heterogeneity of students’. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null hypotheses at 0. 5 level of significance. The study revealed that students in the experimental group obtained higher mean scores than those in the control group. The paper concludes that the use of AutoCAD could improve the teaching of technical drawing in technical colleges as well increase students’ intellectual capacity. In view of the positive effect of AutoCAD software package, it was therefore recommended amongst others, that the AutoCAD software package should be vigorously adopted for teaching TD to promote students’ spatial ability and overall academic achievement.
Publication Title Utilization of Workshop Facilities for Skill Acquisition on Auto Mechanics Students in Technical Colleges in Delta State Download PDF
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Publisher ABSU Journal of Curriculum and Teacher Education (AJCTE) 2(2),
Publication Authors Okotubu Oyonru, Johnbull and 2Ajabor Daniel Nkeonye
Year Published 2022-12-10
Abstract This study examines the utilization of workshop facilities on skill acquisition of auto mechanics students in Technical Colleges in Delta State. Two research questions were raised to guide the study and one null hypothesis was formulated for the study. The descriptive survey design was employed for the study. The population of the study was 164 students of auto mechanic in Technical Colleges in Delta State. Due to the low number of the population, the entire population was used as the sample for the study. The instrument designed for this study was a questionnaire titled: Utilization of Workshop Facilities for Skill Acquisition of Auto Mechanic Students (UWFSAAMS).The validation of the instrument was done by three research experts from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Co-efficient known as Pearson r was used to determine the coefficient of reliability of the research instrument and a reliability coefficient of 0.89 was established. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyzed the data for the study, while hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study showed that the available workshop facilities in auto mechanics in Technical Colleges in Delta State are not adequately utilized. The under-utilization of the workshop facilities in Technical College workshops has a significant influence on the skill acquisition of auto mechanic students in Technical Colleges in Delta State. The study recommended that government should improve the provision of consumable materials required for the utilization of workshop facilities in technical colleges, funds should be made available for periodic repair and maintenance of the available facilities in the Technical Colleges’ workshops and well-meaning individuals as well as non-governmental organizations should partner with the government in the funding, provisions, and repairs of workshop facilities in Technical Colleges in Delta State
Publication Title EFFECT OF COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIP INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD ON STUDENTS' INTEREST IN AUTO MECHANICS TECHNOLOGY IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES Download PDF
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Publisher University of Delta Journal of Contemporary Studies in Education. (UDJCSE) 1(1)
Publication Authors OKOTUBU OYONRU JOHNBULL
Year Published 2022-09-09
Abstract This study was prompted by the desire to increase male and female students' interest in auto mechanics technology. The study aimed to see how the cognitive apprenticeship instructional method affected the students' interest in auto mechanics technology in technical colleges in Delta State. Two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental research design was used for the study. The population of the study was 237 vocational II auto mechanic students in the six technical colleges in Delta State. The study had a sample size of 114. The purposive sampling technique was employed to sample two colleges from the six technical colleges. Auto Mechanic Interest Inventory (AMII) was used to collect data. Three research experts validated the instrument. Cronbach Alpha was used to establish the reliability coefficient of the instrument and a reliability coefficient of 0.81 was achieved. Data relating to research questions were analyzed using the arithmetic mean where as the null hypotheses were tested using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The finding revealed that students' interest in auto mechanics technology using the cognitive apprenticeship instructional method was higher than that of students taught using demonstration method. The conclusion reached was that the cognitive apprenticeship instructional method is an effective method of training that has the potential to increase student interest. The study recommends that technical teachers should adopt the cognitive apprenticeship instructional method in teaching auto mechanics courses in order to increase students' interest and subsequently improve their academic achievement.
Publication Title Assessment of Availability, Adequacy and Functionality of Workshop Facilities for Effective Skill Acquisition of Auto Mechanics Students in Technical Colleges in Delta State Download PDF
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Publisher World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies 7(1)
Paper Link wjedswww.iiardjournals.org
Publication Authors Okotubu Oyonru, Johnbull
Year Published 2022-04-06
Abstract This study investigated the availability, adequacy and functionality of workshop facilities for effective skill acquisition of Auto Mechanics students in technical colleges in Delta State. Three research questions guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The instrument for data collection was the check list of workshop facilities titled Availability, Adequacy and Functionality of Auto Mechanics Workshop Facilities (AAFAMWF). The checklist was used to match the availability of the various workshop facilities in technical colleges in line with NBTE minimum standard to determine their level of adequacy and functionality. The data collected were analyzed using frequency count and percentages. The findings revealed that the required auto mechanic workshop facilities are available but not adequate. It was also revealed that most of the available workshop facilities are not functional. The study therefore recommends that government at various levels should double effort in provision of workshop facilities required in technical colleges. In addition, government should make provision for periodic repair and maintenance of the available facilities in auto mechanic workshops in technical colleges so as to enhance effective skill acquisition of auto mechanic students.
Publication Title TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) AN INNOVATIVE TOOL FOR NATIONAL INTEGRATION Download PDF
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Publisher Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development, Volume 28 No 1,
Publication Authors Chiduhiegem C. R. Wordu; Johnbull O. Okotubu and Uchechukwu Ugorji
Year Published 2018-12-01
Abstract The paper acknowledges Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as an innovative tool for national integration. TVET provides the foundation for productive and satisfying career by offering the learner thorough and specialized preparation for paid or selfemployment via its broad training programme which offers broad knowledge and generic skills applicable to a number of occupations within a given field. It explores innovation as an engine of sustainable growth for national integration. National integration on its part, is the term used when the citizens are conscious that they have a common identity, regard themselves as one and work together to ensure the development of their country irrespective of differences in class, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation or any other differences that may exist between them. Hence, the researchers identified some factors such as Youth Restiveness, Structural Imbalance, Religious Fanatism, Revenue Allocation, Multiple Languages, Ethnic Diversity, Corruption, Political Dispute, Poverty and Rigged Election as factors that hinder national integration in Nigeria. Conclusively, innovation through TVET is a sine qua non that would promote national integration cum enterprising potentials as well as encourage allocation of adequate resources. The following way forward was proffered among others Deemphasizing Bribe, Ethnic origin and Religion, History Education, Sensitizations/Campaigns, Equal Opportunity for Employment and Youth Employment
Publication Title GENDER INEQUALITY IN THE USE OF ICT TOOLS AMONG STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN DELTA STATE Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Centre for Technical Vocational Education, Training and Research (JOCETVETAR) Vol.6 No.1
Publication Authors Okotubu Oyonru Johnbull
Year Published 2024-07-06
Abstract This study examined gender inequality in the use of ICT among students in Technical Colleges in Delta State. Three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A multistage stratified random sampling technique was used to sample 100 students from a population of 453 NTC II students in Technical Colleges in Delta State. The instrument used was questionnaire titled, assessment of gender inequality in the use of ICT in technical colleges in Delta State (AGIUICTTC). The instrument was validated by three research experts. The Cronbach Alpha reliability test was used to determine the reliability of the instrument and a reliability coefficient of 0.79 was obtained. The data collected from the questionnaire were analyzed using Chi-square statistics at 0.05level of significance. The finding of the study revealed that there is gender difference in the use of ICT among students in technical colleges in Delta State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should provide equal opportunities for both male and female students in the technical colleges
Publication Title EFFECT OF AUTOCAD SOFTWARE PACKAGE ON CREATIVE ABILITY AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF TECHNICAL DRAWING STUDENTS TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN DELTA STATE Download PDF
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Publisher KWASU International Journal of Education
Paper Link Website: https://www.kije.com.ng ISSN: 2384-6801 Vol. 7 No. 1
Publication Authors Johnbull Oyonru Okotubu PhD
Year Published 2024-07-07
Abstract Abstract Continuous increase in poor creative ability and academic achievement of technical drawing students in technical colleges in Delta State especially in an external examination such as National Business and Technical Examination Board calls for an urgent solution. In view of this, it becomes necessary for the researcher to determine whether the use of AutoCAD software package to teach technical drawing students in technical college in Delta State could improve their mean creative ability and academic achievement. The study adopted quasi-experimental design. It was guided by two research questions and one null hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance.The population of the study was 356 National Technical Certificate (NTC 11) of Technical drawing Studentsin state owned technical colleges. Purposive sampling technique was used to sample 160 technical drawing studentsdrawn from two schools out of the six technical colleges in the State. Instrumentfor data collection was Technical Drawing Achievement Test (TWAT) which was validated bythree experts. The instrument was tested for reliability using test–retest method to obtain coefficient value of 0.89. The arithmetic mean was used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null hypotheses at 0. 5 level of significance. The study revealed that students in the experimental group obtained higher mean scores than those in the control group. It was concludedthat the use of AutoCAD could improve the creative ability and academic achievement of technical drawing students’in technical colleges. In view of the positive effect of AutoCAD software package, it was therefore recommended amongothers, that the AutoCAD software package should be adopted for teaching technical drawing to promote students’ creative ability and overall academic achievement.
Publication Title Qualitative Study on Vocational and Technical Education Programmes in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects Download PDF
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Publisher Zamfara International Journal of Education (ZIJE) The Official Journal of the Faculty of Education Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria Volume 4, Number 4, November, 2024
Paper Link www.zijefugusau.com
Publication Authors Okotubu Oyonru Johnbull & Ujevbe Oke Benjamin
Year Published 2024-11-01
Abstract The paper critically examined the concept of vocational and technical education, the objectives, as well as the challenges. The paper also looked at the prospects of the programme and therefore concludes that the laissez faire attitude currently expressed by Nigerian government towards vocational and technical education programme has in no small measure resulted to myriad of challenges hindering the achievement of the programme objectives which include but not limited to the following: Inadequate funding, inadequate workshop facilities and instructional materials, lack of vocational guidance/job placement, poor societal perception and many too numerous to mention hindering the achievement of the curriculum objectives of the programme. The paper therefore recommends among others that government should increase the funding of vocational and technical education programme. Provide adequate tools, equipment and facilities required in the training workshop. Provide basic amenities in all the vocational institutions across the nation. Regular repairs, or replacement of faulty tools, equipment and instructional facilities in the training workshop. Lastly vocational institutions should establish a link with the industries in order to work out the areas of relevant occupational skills currently required in the industries.
Publication Title Influence of Re-Training in Milling Skill on Entrepreneurial Development of Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice Graduates in Rivers State Download PDF
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Publisher Journal ofVocational and Technology (JVET) Vol. 18 No. 1
Publication Authors Johnbull O. Okotubu
Year Published 2025-03-01
Abstract Abstract This study on influence of re-training in milling skill on entrepreneurial development of mechanical engineering craft practice graduates in Rivers State was necessitated as a result of reduced productive level, job satisfaction, job commitment, innovative ideas and morale of most mechanical engineering craft practice graduates in their various places of engagement and employment. A research question guided the study and one null hypothesis was tested. Descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. The population of study was 156; which comprised 39 supervisors and 117 graduates who are employees of all 39 registered manufacturing industries in Rivers State. The entire population was studied without sampling since the size was not too large and was manageable. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled: Influence of Retraining in Milling Skill for Entrepreneurship Development Questionnaire. The instrument was validated by three experts; two from the Departments of Industrial Technical Education and Vocational Education and Educational Foundations of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt and one expert from department of Technical Education, Federal College of Education, Omoku. Using Cronbach alpha method to determine the reliability of the instrument, the reliability co-efficient of 0.79was obtained. The data collected for the study were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and to determine the closeness of the respondents’ mean ratings. The z-test was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of study revealed that, to a great extent, retraining in milling influenced entrepreneurial development of graduates ofmechanical engineering craft practice in Rivers State. The findings of the study also showed that there was no significant difference in the opinions of supervisors and employed graduates on the extent to which retraining in milling skills influenced entrepreneurial development of graduates of mechanical engineering craft practice in Rivers State. On the basis of the findings of the study, it was concluded that, re-training in milling skills should implemented in all manufacturing industries in Rivers State to enhance entrepreneurial development employed graduates of mechanical engineering craft practice. The study therefore recommended that, managers of manufacturing industries in Rivers State should regularly organize re-training programme in milling skills for employed graduates of mechanical engineering craft practice.
Publication Title Impact of Competency-Based Teaching Method on Students’ Practical Skills Performance in Motor Vehicle Mechanics Works: A Case Study of Delta State Technical Colleges in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Ife Journal 0f Theory andResearch in Education (IJOTRE) Vol. 25 No. 1 & 2
Publication Authors Onwusa Sylvester Chukwutem (PhD)1, Okotubu Johnbull Oyonru (PhD)2 and Okoye Peter Izuoba (PhD)3
Year Published 2024-07-01
Abstract Abstract The study determined the Impact of Competency-Based Teaching Method on Students’ Practical Skills Performance in Motor Vehicle Mechanics Works. The study adopted quasi-experimental design. It was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. The population was 136 National Technical Certificate II Students (NTC II) from the six technical colleges in Delta State. Purposive sampling technique was used to sample four schools with sample size of 92 NTC II Students. Motor Vehicle Mechanics Works Practical Test was the instrument used for data collection and was validated by five experts. Kuder Richardson 21 formula was used to obtain reliability co-efficient of 0.87 for the study. Statistical mean and ANCOVA were used to answer the research questions and test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that students in experimental group performed better than those in control group. It was concluded that CBTM is more effective in improving students’’ practical skills’ performance. The study recommended that CBTM should be integrated into MVMW curriculum for effective teaching.
Publication Title SCHOOL PUBLIC RELATION: A TOOL FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS' ENROLLMENT INTO TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher Studies in Education ISSN: 1117-2398 Vol 22, Number 1,
Paper Link https://sie.com.ng/index.php/journal/issue/view/2
Publication Authors Oyonru Johnbull OKOTUBU (Ph.D) & Ogochukwu Grace AKAMOBI (Ph.D)
Year Published 2024-09-01
Abstract The Federal Government of Nigeria through its national policy on education gave prominence to education for self-reliance in its educational structure. This policy can best be achieved through Technical Education programme. Technical Education is an aspect of the education whose main objective is to prepare its recipients for employment in a recognized occupation through the acquisition of skills, knowledge and attitude required for utilization of natural resources needed for economic development of the nation and for their own personal betterment. Although Technical Education contributes significantly to the development of the nation's economy, it has been observed that there is persistent low enrolment into the programme. The paper therefore, aims to examine the strategies for enhancing students' enrollment in technical education programme through school public relations with the view of highlighting factors responsible for low enrolment into technical education programme. The paper recommended among others, regular meetings with guardians, regular orientation programme for both guardians and students, organization of career guidance and occupational awareness programme, public private partnership programme, voluntary and collaborative relationship between various participants in education industry, sharing of workshop and physical facilities with host community, provision of scholarships programme, participation of school management in community development service and carrying out intensive awareness campaign in the media as suitable measures of enhancing students' enrolment in technical education programme.
Publication Title STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS ENROLMENT INTO TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA Download PDF
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Publisher African Journal of Studies in Education 19(2)
Publication Authors 1Johnbull Oyonru, Okotubu PhD and 2Charity Uche Eziechine PhD
Year Published 2024-12-01
Abstract The enrolment trend of students into Technical Education programme is gradually sliding downward. This downward trend is becoming worrisome. Therefore, if it is not checked, the dream of having more trained craftmen, technicians, technologist or technical educators to meet the manpower needed in the nation for technology growth and development may be endangered. It is because of the aforementioned reasons that the papers seek to review the strategies of enhancing students’enrolment into Technology Education programme in Nigerian schools. Sequel to the aforementioned the paper recommends among others school public relation, scholarship programme, accessibility and proximity to school environment, provision of adequate and functional instructional facilities, improved instructional techniques, providing education for self-reliant, public private partnership system of education intervention as some of the strategies of enhancing students’ enrolment into Technology Education programme.