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
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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,
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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)
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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