Abstract
This study examines the effects of a career training intervention model based on Fitts and Posner's stages of skill acquisition on the motivation and engagement of electronics technology pre-service teachers in South-South, Nigeria. The intervention aimed to enhance psychomotor skill acquisition through structured training sessions over 15 weeks. Using a quasi-experimental design, 130 pre-service teachers participated in the study, with data collected via surveys and performance assessments. Paired t-tests, Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA), and Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) were employed to analyze the data collected. Results indicated significant improvements in both motivation, engagement and psychomotor skill acquisition, post-intervention. These findings suggest that integrating Fitts and Posner's model into teacher training programs can significantly benefit skill acquisition and overall teaching efficacy. Thus, the study contributed significantly to the literature.
Keywords: Career training, Pre-service teachers, Motivation, Engagement, Psychomotor Skills
Publication Date: 2025-07-15