Effect of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching Automobile Trades in Technical Colleges
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the Study
The main purpose of this study is to determine the skill needs of automobile teachers in teaching emerging technologies in technical colleges in Benue State
Specifically, the study is to:-
- Determine automobile skills possessed by automobile teachers in technical colleges in Benue State.
- Identify technological needs of automobile teachers for teaching emerging technologies in technical colleges in Benue State.
- Determine the skill needs of automobile teachers in ICT for teaching emerging technologies in technical colleges in Benue state
- Determine suitable pedagogical skill needs of automobile teachers in teaching emerging technologies in technical colleges in Benue State.
- Identify strategies for acquiring new skills by automobile teachers in emerging technologies in automobile.
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
Technical College Education in Nigeria
Technical and Vocational education programme in Nigeria evolved in response to technological and industrial needs of the people. Technical and vocational education is a type of training that borders on the acquisition of knowledge and skills in occupational trades such as woodwork, metalwork, electrical/electronics, welding and fabrication, building, auto-mechanics, etc, including workshop organization and management. According to Miller (2011), there are five technical institutions in Nigeria outside the universities namely- pre-vocational and vocational schools at post primary level (Technical Colleges), Polytechnics and Colleges of Education (Technical) at the post secondary level established to provide a base for technological take off of the country. Technical Colleges have continued to train youths for the acquisition of requisite skills or competence or mastery of skills in various occupational trades. The Federal Government of Nigeria (2004) reported that technical and vocational education is that form of education which is obtainable at the technical colleges. Ayonmike (2008) also stated that now in Nigeria, the need for the development of vocational education that takes place in Technical Colleges and skill acquisition centres has become imperative, taking cognizance of their relevance to the socioeconomic manpower development of the nation. Technical College is a post junior secondary school (JSS) institution designed to provide individuals with vocational-technical instruction and skills in a particular trade or occupation. It is equivalent to senior secondary education but designed to prepare individuals to acquire practical skills, basic scientific knowledge and attitudes required as craftsmen and technicians at sub-professional level. According to Federal Government of Nigeria, (2004), Technical Colleges are saddled with the task of providing, imparting or teaching practical skills, attitudes, understanding and knowledge relating to occupations in various sectors of economy and social life. As such, it should provide training on the acquisition of relevant and needed skills to meet the demand of modern commerce, technologies, related sciences and industries. In the opinion of Adegbile (2003), Technical Colleges are institutions where scientific knowledge and practical skills required for specific trade; employment or professionals, craftsmen, technician, technologist, scientist or similar levels of manpower are imparted or taught. The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) in her National Policy on Education (FRN, 2004) stated that the curricula activity for Technical Colleges is structured in foundation and trade modules, with the trade modules consisting of five components.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we described the research procedure for this study. A research methodology is a research process adopted or employed to systematically and scientifically present the results of a study to the research audience viz. a vis, the study beneficiaries.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Research designs are perceived to be an overall strategy adopted by the researcher whereby different components of the study are integrated in a logical manner to effectively address a research problem. In this study, the researcher employed the survey research design. This is due to the nature of the study whereby the opinion and views of people are sampled. According to Singleton & Straits, (2009), Survey research can use quantitative research strategies (e.g., using questionnaires with numerically rated items), qualitative research strategies (e.g., using open-ended questions), or both strategies (i.e., mixed methods). As it is often used to describe and explore human behaviour, surveys are therefore frequently used in social and psychological research.
POPULATION OF THE STUDY
According to Udoyen (2019), a study population is a group of elements or individuals as the case may be, who share similar characteristics. These similar features can include location, gender, age, sex or specific interest. The emphasis on study population is that it constitute of individuals or elements that are homogeneous in description.
This study was carried to examine Effect of information and communication technology in teaching automobile trades in technical colleges. Technical college in Benue state form the population of the study.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the analysis of data derived through the questionnaire and key informant interview administered on the respondents in the study area. The analysis and interpretation were derived from the findings of the study. The data analysis depicts the simple frequency and percentage of the respondents as well as interpretation of the information gathered. A total of eighty (80) questionnaires were administered to respondents of which only seventy-seven (77) were returned and validated. This was due to irregular, incomplete and inappropriate responses to some questionnaire. For this study a total of 77 was validated for the analysis.
TEST OF HYPOTHESIS
H01: There is no significant difference between the mean response of automobile teachers in urban and rural areas on skill needs in emerging technologies by automobile teachers.
H02: The mean responses of automobile teachers in urban and rural areas does not differ significantly on skill needs of automobile teachers in ICT for teaching of emerging technologies in technical colleges in Benue State.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain effect of information and communication technology in teaching automobile trades in technical colleges. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of information and communication technology in teaching automobile trades in technical colleges
Summary
This study was on effect of information and communication technology in teaching automobile trades in technical colleges. Five objectives were raised which included; Determine automobile skills possessed by automobile teachers in technical colleges in Benue State, identify technological needs of automobile teachers for teaching emerging technologies in technical colleges in Benue State, determine the skill needs of automobile teachers in ICT for teaching emerging technologies in technical colleges in Benue state, determine suitable pedagogical skill needs of automobile teachers in teaching emerging technologies in technical colleges in Benue State and identify strategies for acquiring new skills by automobile teachers in emerging technologies in automobile. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from technical college, Benue state. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool (SPSS).
Conclusion
Teachers and students were not having available ICT facilities for teaching mechanical trades in technical colleges in Benue state. this led to most of the mechanical trades graduates left unemployed because they does not possessed sellable skills for the societal needs and development Beside that teachers are not having sufficient skills in using ICT packages for teaching mechanical trades in technical colleges. This has affected technical college’s graduates, more especially mechanical trade’s graduates, because they cannot solve complex problems that are related to new technology, due to the fact that they were not trained with ICT facilities.
Recommendation
- Teachers should ensure constant and effective utilization of ICT for instruction in trades and trade related subjects/courses in technical colleges to enhance cognitive achievement and sustain students’ interest
- School administration should provide opportunities for in service training programmes for auto mechanics trade teachers in order to equip them with competencies needed in the use of ICT for instruction.
- Curriculum planners should formally adopt ICT for instruction in metalwork in technical colleges and ensure its wide application.
- Government should provide technical colleges with computers and internet facilities to enable students maximize the benefits of ICT.
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