Abstract
This paper discussed the origin of traditional apprenticeship and how it is being practice in Nigeria. It
also reviewed the skills delivery techniques in traditional apprenticeship and the need for
improvement, Vygotsky‟s zone of proximal development and skills delivery drawbacks in traditional
apprenticeship. It is concluded that the Vygotsky‟s zone of proximal development should be
integrated in the traditional apprenticeship instructional approach in order to reduce some of the
setback associated with its teaching strategy. It is recommended that efforts should be made by
governments towards improving the image of apprenticeship in Nigeria, special training programmes
for Master craftsmen should regularly be organized so as to equip them with the zone of proximal
development teaching strategies and that there should be specific method of assessment of tasks
learnt under the apprenticeship to determine the level of proficiency of the trainee upon the
completion of the programme.
Keywords: Traditional Apprenticeship, Zone of Proximal Development and Skills Delivery
Publication Date: 2018-12-06