Volume 1, No.1
ENGR. EZEABIKWA MATTHEW EJINDUNAKA, FNATT, FCAI.
Abstract
The study focused on the assessment of the attitudinal competencies possessed and demonstrated
by technical college Auto-Mechanics craftsmen employed in tertiary institutions in Anambra State,
Nigeria. One research question and one hypothesis were used in the study which was carried out
in all the accredited tertiary institutions in Anambra State. Survey research design was used due to
its relevance in descriptive study, audience research and programme monitoring. The population
of the study was made of 110 heads of academic and non-academic departments who served as
supervisors of the products in their places of work. The population of 110 was considered
manageable and no sample. Competency questionnaire validated by three experts from University
of Nigeria Nsukka was used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using mean and
standard deviation while the null hypothesis was tested using t-test statistics at 0.05 level of
significance. The study revealed that five out of the eight attitudinal competency traits studied
were possessed and demonstrated by the products. Based on the findings it was recommended that
government and stake holders should improve on provision of appropriate resources inputs to
encourage and sustain the programme among others.
AINA M. ADEBAYO
Abstract
It is obvious that the use of shorthand is not so common in today's business environment. Many
people believe that non-use of shorthand has been due to emergence of Information and
Communication Technology facilities which have engulfed the business world. Thus, shorthand
seems to be a subject that has outlived its usefulness. To find out the status of shorthand in the
present day business environment, questionnaires were used to elicit responses from respondents
to proffer solutions to the three research questions raised. The study covers tertiary institutions in
the state, where Business education is being offered. Relevant literature were reviewed. The data
collected were analyzed with mean ratings and standard deviation. It was thereafter found out that
ICT facilities cannot replace shorthand and that reduced use of shorthand in offices is due to the
fact that modern-day secretaries have risen to the challenges faced by the early secretaries and are
now more educated and more highly qualified. It was found out that secretaries still use shorthand
to keep records. Based on these findings, it was recommended that shorthand should still be part
of the curriculum for the training of secretaries among others.
Key words: Shorthand, ICT, Teaching, Learning, Business Education, Tertiary Institutions
FUNCTIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: ANTIDOTE TO NIGERIA DEVELOPMENT IN 21ST CENTURY.
Olorunmolu Joseph Oye
Abstract
Education is believed to be the key to effective development strategies, Entrepreneurship education
is the master key that can alleviate poverty, promote peace, improve capacity building, improve
quality of life for all and help to achieve sustainable development. This could be possible when
relevant/appropriate skills, competencies and techniques are inculcated into the recipients that
can lead to job creation viz-a-vise self-reliance. Therefore, this paper examines how functional
Entrepreneurship Education could be an Antidote to Nigerian development. The challenges of
functional Entrepreneurship Education were also discussed. Finally, the paper advanced some
suggestions on how to overcome the challenges so as to enhance Nigeria Development.
Key Words: Entrepreneurship Education Antidote Nigeria Development.
Mberekpe, P.B (Mrs)
Abstract
This study ascertained the effect of handling practices on the quality of various sachets water
consumed by households in Nsukka zone of Enugu State. Two research questions guided the study.
Experimental design was used. Four brands of sachet water were randomly selected by balloting
from seventeen brands identified in the zone. The water samples were stored at two storage
environment (indoor and refrigeration) and the time durations were day one, 2weeks, 5weeks and
8weeks respectively. The four sample brands were code as MCW; JIW; DOW; and ETW. The
samples of water were examined in both sensory and microbial count using standard analytical
methods before they were stored in their storage environments and assessed at the treatment time
durations respectively. At each treatment time duration, 48 samples of water were analzed. The
findings showed that, there were no significant difference at (p<0.05) in the mean values of the
four brands of sachet water at indoor storage environment for odour and for taste but there were
significant difference at (p<0.05) in the four brands at refrigeration environment for Odour and
for Taste. There were also significant difference at (p<0.05) in the mean value of coliform.
Similarly, mould count also had significant difference at (p<0.05) in their mean values. From the
findings, it was established that all the brands of sachet water produced in the zone had E.coli at
day one, which is an indication of fecal contamination and refrigeration had the best taste and
odour at 2weeks and very minute microbial content at 8 weeks of storage. The paper further
suggested that sachet water shouldn't be stored beyond two weeks after production.
Key words: Handling, Practices, Quality, Sachet
VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TEACHER EDUCATION: A PANACEA TO SECURITY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA
Mberekpe, P. B (Mrs)
Abstract
This paper had been able to discuss the concept of Vocational and Technical Education, the concept of
security and its challenges and furthermore how Vocational and Technical Education can ameliorate
security challenges. The paper therefore made some suggestions as to repositioning Vocational and
Technical Education by including peace education into the curriculum of all Vocational and Technical
Education programmes (Agricultural Science Education, Fine and Applied Arts, Business Education,
Industrial Education, Computer Education and Home Economics and Catering Hospitality Education), and
that government should improve in the funding of Vocational and Technical Education programmes
amongst others.
Key words: Vocational and Technical Education, Teacher Education, Security Challenges
Chijioke Jonathan Olelewe (Ph.D), Oyinlana, Gbenga Olawale.
Abstract
The study sought to determine the level of availability, adequacy and extent utilization of
community-based resources for teaching and learning vocational subjects in Ekiti State secondary
schools. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and was carried out in Ekiti State,
Nigeria. The population for the study comprised 560 secondary school principals and vocational
subject teachers in the state. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample size
of 120 respondents made up of 100 vocational subject teachers and 20 school principals in ratio
5:1 per school. A 14-item structured questionnaire tagged “Availability, Adequacy and Utilization
of Community-Based Resources Questionnaire (AAUCRQ)” was used to elicit responses from the
respondents. Cronbach Alpha was used to obtain a reliability coefficient of 0.82. Two research
questions were formulated to guide the study and analyzed using a real limit of number at criterion
mean of 2.5 for independent item analysis to answer the research questions. A t-test statistic was
used to test two null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed
that community-based resources such as natural, human, material and institutional resources for
instructional facilities are abundantly available and adequate for teaching and learning of
vocational subjects but slightly utilized in some cases and in most cases not utilized at all. Finally,
constructive recommendations on utilization of community-based resources for the transformation
of teaching and learning of vocational subjects in Ekiti State and Nigeria at large were made.
Keyword: Utilization, Vocational education, Community-bases resources, secondary school
education.
DR. TSADO, ELIJAH B. & UTHMAN, MUHAMMAD A.
Abstract
This study was conducted to investigate the challenges and prospects of utilizing multimedia in the
teaching of technology education in tertiary institutions of Niger State, Two research questions
and 2 null hypotheses guided the study. A survey research was adopted. The population of the
study comprised 49 Lecturers and 6 Instructors of technology education in the two institutions
offering technology education programme in Niger State. A validated instrument which contained
15-items was used for data collection. A reliability co-efficient index of 0.84 was determined using
Cronbach apha. The data was analyzed using mean rating and t-test statistic in answering the
research questions and for testing the null hypotheses respectively. Finding of the study revealed
that lack of knowledge on how to use multimedia for lesson delivery, non-availability of multimedia
facilities, lack of knowledge on how to plan multimedia instruction, among others are the
challenges of utilization of multimedia in the teaching of technology education. The findings also
revealed that staff training on how to use multimedia and provision of multimedia facilities are
ways of providing remedies to the challenges. In view of the findings, it is recommended among
others that regular training on multimedia instruction should be organized for both Lecturers and
Instructors of technology education and provision of multimedia facilities in technology education
institutions for effective skill acquisition.
Keywords: Utilization, Multimedia Resources, Technology Education
Tsado, Elijah Baba, Ph.D1 and Abdullahi, Muhammad Tyabo2
Abstract
Technical and Vocational Education and training (TVET) plays a vital role in the socio-economic
development of any nation. TVET has become a driving force of change in the modern world of
galvanizing resources for national transformation, because it is founded on the idea of creating a
platform for the youth to acquire the necessary skills needed to fit in properly to technical family
and also become self-reliant. The recurring issue today however, is not so much about the value
or importance of TVET, but how to ensure its relevance, responsiveness and value in an increasing
global economy, especially in developing countries, which are facing serious unemployment
problems coupled with a declining standard of living. It is in this context, that this paper examines
ways of re-strategizing TVET for sustainable socio-economic transformation in developing
countries. To approach the issue, concepts of socio-economic development, roles of TVET in socioeconomic
transformation, the state of TVE in developing countries were also discussed. Identified
ways of re-strategizing TVET for sustainable development includes: increased funding, improve
quality and relevance of TVET program delivery, encouraging the participation of industry and
private sector, integrating entrepreneurship training both in theory and practice, introducing a
workable insurance scheme for the victims of accident during practice session to cover both the
trainees and the trainer, among others.
Key words: Re-Strategizing, Technical Vocational Education and Training, Socio-economic
Development, Developing Countries
Mohammed, Bala Maik, Hassan, Abdullahi Mohammed, Wahab Bamidele Kareem, and Robert Ogbanje Okwori
Abstract
Climate change and its devastating effects to human existence and environmental biodiversity
have for some time now being a major challenge all round the globe. The study focuses on the
perception of timber Sawyers and charcoal makers in north Central Zone of Nigeria, on the
factors responsible for deforestation and their effects on climate change. A descriptive survey
design was adopted for the study while three research questions were posed to guide the study.
A 37-item structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument was validated
by three experts and had a reliability coefficient of 0.89 using Cronbach Alpha. The research
questions were answered using the mean and standard deviation. The results revealed that
logging for timber production, production of charcoal and firewood for cooking, bush burning
and bush clearing for farming activities are the greatest factors for deforestation. Air
pollution, excessive gully erosion, desertification, excessive floods, depletion of the ozone layer
and global warming were found to be the effects of deforestation activities. Timber sawyers
and charcoal makers agreed that advocacy on the dangers of deforestation activities on
climate change, the use of alternative safe sources of clean energy, aforestation and climate
adaptation programmes are some solutions for deforestation and climate change. The study
recommended that reforestation programme be revitalized, households be encouraged to
switch to renewable source of energy for their cooking, trees should be planted in both
residential and industrial areas to absorb polluted gases, NYSC participants to plant one tree
each as part of their graduation activities and stiffer penalties for bush burning and illegal
logging activities.
Keywords: Deforestation, Timber Sawyers, Global Warming, Climate Change, Charcoal
Makers.
Lidimma, B.G; Nimmyel, G.D; and Guwal, N.P.
Abstract
It is a well-known fact that the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) depends largely on how well its programmes aligns with the values and interests of its
Stakeholders. Stakeholders' perceptions towards a career in TVET in Nigeria negate the
government's commitment towards this form of education. However, Parents and their Children
still pursue the goal of higher education via the mainstream rather than a career pathway using
TVET system. The main purpose of the study was to determine Stakeholders perception and
loyalty towards the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in
Nigeria. Specifically, the study seeks to determine: Stakeholders perception of the quality of
TVET, the extent of Stakeholders' loyalty towards TVET programme, and where students'
loyalties towards TVET programme originated. A survey questionnaire was used to collect data
and mean analysis conducted to explore the data. This study examines the perception of
stakeholders on the quality of and their loyalty towards TVET. The five Stakeholders are Parents,
Students, Teachers, Employers, and Policy makers. A sample of 75 Students, 45 Teachers, 45
Parents, 9 Employers, and 12 Policy makers participated in the study in Plateau State. The findings
indicated that agreement with statements about entry requirements, teachers' competence,
facilities and equipment, recognition of TVET qualifications are the indicators of enhanced
perceptions about the quality of TVET. The revealing was that of employers not appreciating the
TVET graduates. It was finally concluded and recommended that TVET should be reshaped to
make it more attractive and effective:
Keywords: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Stakeholders, Quality,
Loyalty and Perception
Tongshuwal, J.M., Lat, J.M Fittoka, S. B & Pahalson, Cornelius A.D.
Abstract
Traditional learning methods do not seem to meet the contemporary needs of our information
society in Africa. Current status requires innovative ways to support education. New learning
modes can provide access to high quality learning most especially in Vocational Technical
Education. Vocational Technical Education through multimedia and hypermedia instructions can
increase the performance of students. Combine or mix modes of technology such as live virtual
classroom, self paced instruction, collaborative learning streaming videos, audio and text can
accomplish an educational goal. The more stimulation and the more media is involved, the easier
it is to learn. Due to the advances in technology and growth of information, the delivery of
knowledge need to be more flexible in linking the learners with the learning resources to support
the independent and self learning. Multimedia has introduced the pedagogical strength in
facilitating student learning. Multimedia based education program in areas of teaching and
learning stimulates new ways in information delivery with concern of accessibility, reusability and
individualization to fulfill the needs for different types of learners. Therefore, this paper examines
the role of Multimedia and Hypermedia instruction in Vocational Technical Education,
Multimedia and Hypermedia Application Strategies to enhance Vocational Technical Education
through Multimedia instruction, 21st Century Media-suffused environment. Student-Centered
learning in classroom uses of multimedia in vocational Technical Education, ingredient for
multimedia instruction, significant of multimedia instruction, constraints to the use of Multimedia
Instruction. Finally, conclusions and recommendations were made.
Keywords:- Multimedia and Hypermedia Instructions, Vocational Technical Education,
Learning.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR SELF RELIANCE
Atsumbe, B. N., Tongshuwal, J. M. & Fittoka, S. B
Abstract.
High rate of unemployment among Nigerians, most especially Youths, has called for the proper
implementation of entrepreneurship education in technical vocational education and training
(TVET) at all levels of education. This is to reduce poverty, hunger, violence and social delinquent
behavior among others. Entrepreneurship education in TVET will enhance the management skills
of Nigerian youths in their quest to set up their own businesses after graduation. Because most
youths graduate from school without the needed skills or competencies that will enable them
function in today's emerging society. Entrepreneurship education should be given immediate
attention by all stakeholders. Even though, there are challenges, but there is no any challenge
without the way out. Other things considered were: Entrepreneurship Education, Characteristics
of an Entrepreneurship, The Role of TVET in Job Creation for Self-reliance, Empowering TVET
through Entrepreneurship for Self-reliance, Methods of Developing Entrepreneurial Education in
TVET for Self-Reliance, Challenges, Strategies, summary and conclusion. Consequently, the paper
concluded with recommendations that entrepreneurship education should be properly
implemented and made mandatory to all technical vocational education and training students at
all levels with proper funding by Government. And also to provide with materials and financial
support from other agency like education tax fund (ETF) and non-Government organization
(NGOs).
Keywords: Entrepreneurship Education, TVET, self-reliance
PROF. E. O. EDE, I.B. OHANU & DR. JIMOH BAKARE
Abstract
The study determined occupational contents required for boosting enrolment of students into
industrial technical education programme of universities in Enugu State. Three research
questions guided the study while three null hypotheses formulated were tested at 0.05 level of
significance. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population for the study was 116
comprising 86 lecturers of industrial technical education and 20 instructors. Purposive sampling
technique was employed to select 116 lecturers and instructors from the universities offering
industrial technical education in Enugu State. The instrument for data collection was structured
questionnaire and three experts validated the instrument while Cronbach alpha reliability method
was used to determine the internal consistency of the items and a coefficient of 0.84 was
obtained. Mean was used to answer three research questions while t test statistic was used to
test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study found out 37 technical occupations,
68 tasks and 15 procedures that could be utilized by lecturers to attract students to industrial
technical education programmes of Universities. There was no significant difference in the mean
responses of lecturers and instructors on the technical occupations, tasks and procedures that
could be utilized by lecturers to attract students to industrial technical education programmes of
universities. Based on these findings, it was recommended that all the occupational areas and
corresponding tasks identified in this study should be integrated to industrial technical education
programme of Nigerian universities. It was also recommended that training procedures
determined should be employed by lecturers and instructors for effective implementation of
industrial technical education programmes
DR. JIMOH BAKARE & ALEGBEMI FELIX AYO
Abstract
The study determined core safety competencies required by technicians for the maintenance of
android smart phones in Lagos State. A survey research design was employed for the study. Three
research questions guided the study while three null hypotheses formulated were tested at 0.05
level of significance. The population for the study was 70 respondents comprised 35 lecturers, 14
instructors and 21 supervisors in telecommunication industries. There was no sampling because
of the manageable size of the respondents. A 49-items structured questionnaire was used as
instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach alpha
method was used to determine the reliability of the instruments with a coefficient of 0.80. Seventy
copies of the instrument were administered on the respondents by the researchers and research
assistants on one to one basis. Sixty seven copies of the questionnaire were retrieved and analyzed
using mean to answer the research questions while Analysis of variance was used to test the
hypotheses of no significant difference. The study found out that 16 core safety competencies in
trouble shooting android phones, 12 core competencies in upgrading smart phones and 20 core
safety competencies were required by technicians when repairing android smart phones. It was
recommended that all the identified core safety competencies should be used to empower android
smart phone technicians for effective performance in Lagos State. Relevant facilities should be
made available either by government or individuals for the implementation of core safety
competencies.
Keywords: Technicians, Android smart phone, Maintenance, Safety, Core competency
THE ROLES OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN EMPOWERING YOUTHS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Asogwa, Japel Onyekachi, Ikenwa, Maduka Onyekachukwu, Chikwendu Chukwunonso Isidore, Obe Florence Ijeoma
ABSTRACT
Nigeria is endowed with rich human and material resources to become the largest economy in
Africa. Both to contrary, much of her potentials have remained unutilized and the rate of her
graduates unemployment poses a national threat; submitting to a wild economic recession and
political instability resulting to alarming increase in crime practices among the youths. Technical
education as a development strategy that gives access to the untapped potentials can provide the
base for sustainable development. Technical education is to rise to the challenge of the citizens by providing them with entrepreneurship skills, leadership skills, computer and employability skills.
This paper highlights the roles of industrial technical education in empowering youths for
sustainable development. Technical education is to rise to the challenge of the citizens by
providing them with entrepreneurship skills, leadership skills, computer and employability skills
which are incumbent in her formal and non formal classes. This paper highlights the roles of
industrial technical education in empowering youths for sustainable development. The paper also
identifies some factors besieging the effective implementation of industrial technical education
and some recommendations were made based on the identified challenges.
MAJOR CONSTRAINTS HINDERING THE MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS IN WOOD PR OCESSING INDUSTRIES
Olaoye, Ajiboye O. (Ph.D)
Abstract
Many activities such as glue making, paper making, wood turning, upholstery platform, logging activities,
fuel processing activities and furniture making are carried out in wood processing industries but some
constraints tend to affect the management of occupational hazards in such industries. This study was
designed to identify the major constraints hindering the management of occupational hazards in wood
processing industries. This study adopted a survey research design. The instrument used for the study was
questionnaire. Mean, Standard deviation and ANOVA test statistics were used to analyse the data for the
study. 25 items were identified as the major constraints in both primary and secondary wood processing
industries. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was determined using Cronbach alpha (α) internal
consistency. There was no significant difference between the mean ratings of timber sellers and machine
operators on the major constraints hindering the management of occupational hazards in secondary
wood processing industries. Recommendations include among others that government and management
levels should endeavour to identify the major constraints hindering the management of occupational
hazards in wood processing industries.
Keywords: Constraint , Primary Wood Processing , Secondary Wood Processing, Management,
Occupational Hazards
EFFICACY OF ALTERNATIVE LIFE DRAWING MODEL IN THE PRACTICE OF ART IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
ONU, UCHENNA BELLA
Abstract
This paper investigates the efficacy of alternative life drawing model in the class.
The students were randomly selected from Nigeria Tertiary Institutions and are
sixteen years and above. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided this
study. The sample consists of twenty-three students which are sampled in the two
groups. Group A (control group) are made up of eleven students, while twelve
students are in Group B (Experimental group). Achievement/Practical pre-test and
post-test were used to generate data used for the study. The data was analyzed
using mean, standard-deviation and t-test. Findings indicate that alternative life
drawing class is a good substitute to life drawing class in tertiary institutions. The
findings further revealed that there is no significant difference between students’
post-test achievement scores in life drawing class and alternative life drawing class.
Further findings showed that alternative life drawing class gives students the
opportunity to readily and cheerfully adapt to any challenges encountered during
the drawing exercise. Recommendations were drawn from the findings.