scholarly journals Towards Enhancing Effective Instructional Supervision in Technical Colleges in Ogun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-41
Author(s):  
Jonathan O. Oke ◽  
Olusegun O. Olakotan
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Technical College ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Instructional Supervision ◽  
State Technical ◽  
College Administrators ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Research Questions

Instructional supervision in schools in general and technical colleges in particular is a precursor to goal attainment. This study focused on enhancing effective instructional supervision in Ogun State technical colleges. Being a descriptive research of the survey type, the study raised two research questions focusing on activities for enhancing effective instructional supervision in technical colleges and mechanisms for enhancing effective instructional supervision in technical colleges. Also, two null hypotheses tested at 0.05 significant level were formulated. The instrument developed and used for the study was the Effective Instructional Supervision Questionnaire (EISQ). The EISQ contained 22 items which was validated by three experts, and tested to obtain 0.92 reliability coefficient using Cronbach Alpha method. The EISQ was used for collecting data from 21 respondents made of technical college administrators in Ogun State. The data collected were descriptively analyzed using mean for the raised research questions and inferential statistics of t-test for the formulated hypotheses. The study recognized the potency of instructional supervision and the need for embracing it in Ogun State technical colleges. The study recommended that technical college administrators should ensure effective instructional supervision in Ogun State technical colleges for overt instructional improvement and as well adopt global best practices to ensure that teachers are motivationally carried along in instructional supervision activities.

scholarly journals APPRAISING FABRICATION AND WELDING STUDENTS’ EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN OGUN STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGES

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 125
Author(s):  
Olakotan Olusegun Olawale ◽  
Lemo Olusiji Olaseni
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
State Technical ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Adequate Supervision ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study appraised fabrication and welding students’ employability skills in Ogun State technical colleges. Two research questions were raised in relation to the focus of the study. A structured Questionnaire containing 15 items was developed and used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by 3 experts and tested for reliability using Cronbach Alpha Coefficient at 0.96. The questionnaire was used for collecting data from 57 respondents made by fabrication and welding industrial-based supervisors in Ogun State. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions raised in the study. The study affirmed that fabrication and welding students in Ogun State technical colleges possessed sheet metalwork skills and gas welding skills. The study recommended among others that adequate supervision and monitoring of TVET institution’s students on industrial attachment should be ensured by TVET institution’s administrators and that industrial-based supervisors should be objective in discharging their duties during students’ industrial attachment period.

scholarly journals Typology and Preventive Strategies of Accident in Technical College Workshops in Kwara and Kogi States

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. p49
Author(s):  
Abiodun E. OGUNMOLA ◽  
Helen Adebola
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Technical College ◽  
Eye Injury ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Fall From Height ◽  
Adequate Quantity ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Level Of Significance

This study investigated the typology and preventive strategies of accidents in technical college workshops in Kwara and Kogi States. Three research questions were posed and two hypotheses were formulated for the study. A descriptive research design was employed. The area of the study was Kwara and Kogi states. A total of 793 technical teachers made up the population of the study, while stratified random sampling was used to select the sample which was 397. Research instrument was a questionnaire named ‘Questionnaire on Typology and Preventive Strategies of Accidents in Technical College Workshop (QTPSATCW)’. Three experts validated the instrument and a reliability test using Cronbach Alpha method yielded 0.92. Mean rating was used to answer the research questions while z-test at 0.05 level of significance was used to test the hypotheses. The findings among others revealed that cuts from sharp objects, scratches, crushing of the toe or heel by objects, piercing of foot or hand by sharp objects, eye injury, hitting/cutting of the finger with tools, burns from hot objects (e.g. oven, forge), fall from height and electric shock are some of the types of accidents that could occur in technical workshops in Kwara and Kogi States. There exists no significance difference in the mean ratings of male technical teachers and female technical teachers of strategies that could be adopted to prevent accidents in technical college workshops. Based on the findings, recommendations were made among which were that technical teachers should organize the workshop activities with good housekeeping and that government should ensure availability of training equipment in adequate quantity and quality to commensurate with students’ ratio in technical college workshops.

scholarly journals Effect of Loci-Kit Models on Students’ Academic Performance in Technical Drawing in Edo State Technical Colleges, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Jane Itohan Oviawe ◽  
Patrick S.O. Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
State Technical ◽  
Technical Drawing ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Research Questions

The study investigated the effect of loci-kit models on students’ academic performance in technical drawing in Edo State technical colleges using non-equivalent control group quasi-experimental research design. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The population for this study consisted of 864 vocational II students from the six technical colleges in Edo State. The sample for the study comprised of 110 (60 males and 50 females) randomly selected from all the technical colleges in Edo State. The instrument for data collection was Technical Drawing Achievement Test (TDAT). Three experts validated the instrument. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Kuder Richardson 21 (KR-21) formulae and a reliability coefficient of .85 was obtained. The research questions were answered using Mean and standard deviation while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at .05 level of significance. Findings from the study revealed that Loci-kit model was effective in enhancing technical college students’ performance in technical drawing topic loci; there was no significant mean effect of gender on students’ Mean performance score in Technical Drawing. In line with the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that Technical Drawing teachers should employ innovative approaches such as loci-kit models during instructions of loci concepts in technical drawing to facilitate students’ academic performance in the subject.

scholarly journals Integration of Automobile Mechatronics Technology into the Curriculum of Automobile Trades Programmes at the Technical Colleges in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ariyo Samson Oluwatimilehin ◽  
Udogu Kingsley Chimezia ◽  
Mamman Danladi
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Technical College ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
College Curriculum ◽  
Effective Training ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of automobile industries workshop craftsmen in relation to the integration of automobile mechatronics technology into the curriculum of automobile trade programmes in technical colleges in Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study is 31 comprising 23 automobile industries workshop craftsmen who are currently working in automobile companies in Enugu state, and eight (8) automobile trades’ technical teachers in technical colleges in Enugu state. A structured questionnaire titled Instrument for Integrating Automobile Mechatronics Sub-systems (IIAMS) was used for data collection. Two experts from the Department of Industrial Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and one expert from Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMCO) face validated the instrument. The reliability co-efficient of the instrument was found to be 0.87 using Cronbach Alpha. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions, while t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The results of the study indicate that that automobile craftsmen find difficulties in servicing some automobile mechatronics sub-systems, while 16 mechatronics sub-systems were agreed on to be integrated into the automobile curriculum. It was recommended that these mechatronics sub-systems should be integrated into technical college curriculum and that technical colleges should partner with automobile industries for effective training of craftsmen. The study will contribute positively to the understanding of automobile mechatronics technology, and how it can be integrated into the curriculum.

scholarly journals Enhancing Effectiveness in Teaching and Learning Technical Drawing for Sustainable Development in Nigerian Technical Colleges

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
J. O. Oke ◽  
O. O. Olakotan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
State Government ◽  
Technical College ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Technical Drawing ◽  
Traditional Mode ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Coefficient Method

This study determined enhancing effectiveness in teaching and learning technical drawing for sustainable development in Nigerian technical colleges. Two research questions focusing on status of Technical Drawing in Nigerian Technical Colleges and mechanisms for enhancing teaching and learning of Technical Drawing guided the study. The population of the study was all the 152 technical college administrators in state government owned technical colleges in South- Western States of Nigeria. A 30-item self-developed questionnaire was used to collect data from all the 152 respondents. The questionnaire was validated by three experts and its reliability coefficient was established at 0.92 using Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient method. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study found that traditional mode of classroom instruction dominated the teaching and learning of technical drawing and that procurement of ICT facilities and retraining of technical drawing teachers would enhance teaching and learning of the subject. The study recommended, among others that relevant stakeholders responsible for the administration of technical colleges should procure ICT facilities for teaching and learning of technical drawing.

scholarly journals Integration of Automobile Mechatronics Technology into the Curriculum of Automobile Trades Programmes at the Technical Colleges in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Ariyo Samson Oluwatimilehin ◽  
Udogu Kingsley Chimezia ◽  
Mamman Danladi
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Technical College ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
College Curriculum ◽  
Effective Training ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of automobile industries workshop craftsmen in relation to the integration of automobile mechatronics technology into the curriculum of automobile trade programmes in technical colleges in Nigeria. Three research questions guided the study. A survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study is 31 comprising 23 automobile industries workshop craftsmen who are currently working in automobile companies in Enugu state, and eight (8) automobile trades’ technical teachers in technical colleges in Enugu state. A structured questionnaire titled Instrument for Integrating Automobile Mechatronics Sub-systems (IIAMS) was used for data collection. Two experts from the Department of Industrial Technical Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and one expert from Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMCO) face validated the instrument. The reliability co-efficient of the instrument was found to be 0.87 using Cronbach Alpha. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions, while t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The results of the study indicate that that automobile craftsmen find difficulties in servicing some automobile mechatronics sub-systems, while 16 mechatronics sub-systems were agreed on to be integrated into the automobile curriculum. It was recommended that these mechatronics sub-systems should be integrated into technical college curriculum and that technical colleges should partner with automobile industries for effective training of craftsmen. The study will contribute positively to the understanding of automobile mechatronics technology, and how it can be integrated into the curriculum.

scholarly journals Strategies Required to improve Students’ Industrial Training Program between Local Businesses and Technical Colleges in Enugu State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Samson Oluwatimilehin Ariyo ◽  
Kalu Ezeda Ogbonnaya ◽  
Sikemi Oyin Bamgboye
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Technical College ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Industrial Training ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Purpose: The aim of the study was to identify the strategies required in improving industrial training programs between local businesses and Technical colleges in Enugu State in Nigeria. Approach/Methodology/Design: Three Research questions and hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 125 students from Government Technical College Enugu and Government Technical College in Nsukka, 23 owners of local businesses in Enugu state, 35 teachers from Government Technical College Enugu and Government Technical College in Nsukka and 10 co-coordinators from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Enugu State. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The reliability co-efficiency of the instrument was found to be 0.83. Data collected were analyzed using mean for the research questions, while the null hypotheses were tested using Independent sample t-test at 0.05 level of significance. Findings: Based on the findings, recommendations were made among which are; Local businesses should liaise with technical colleges to fashion out a suitable industrial training program that will improve students’ experience. More funds should be provided by Government to improve the industrial training program. Practical Implications: The study will contribute positively to the understanding of industrial training program in technical colleges. Originality/value: This study innovates by suggesting strategies to improve the industrial training program between local businesses and technical colleges.

scholarly journals Palliative care in paediatric oncology: perceptions, expertise and practices from the perspective of the multidisciplinary team

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adriana Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Helena Becker Issi ◽  
Maria da Graça Corso da Motta ◽  
Daisy Zanchi de Abreu Botene
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Paediatric Oncology ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Family ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Oncology Unit

OBJECTIVE: To reveal the perceptions, expertise and practices of multi-professional teams providing palliative care to children in a paediatric oncology unit. The research questions were based on everyday care, facilitations and difficulties, essential aspects of professional approaches, and the inter-disciplinary focus of care for children in palliative care and their families. METHOD: Qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research. Data were collected from June to October 2013 from nine professional multidisciplinary team members by means of a semi-structured interview submitted to thematic analysis. RESULTS: The following four themes emerged from analysis: palliative care: conceptions of the multi-professional team; the construction of singular care; the facilitations and difficulties experienced by the team and significant lessons learned. CONCLUSIONS: The subjects revealed that the team also suffers with the death of a child and, like the family, moves toward the construction of coping mechanisms for the elaboration of mourning. Paradoxically, the team shares knowledge to determine the foundations of a singular therapeutic project and inserts the family in this process so that it can be the protagonist of the child's care.

scholarly journals Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 2016-2030 in Nigeria through Female Enrolment into Electrical/Electronics Engineering Trade in Technical Colleges of Adamawa State

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-39
Author(s):  
Dauda Moses ◽  
Aniekan Elijah Asukwo ◽  
Muhammed Adamu Yusuf ◽  
Isaac John Ibanga
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Technical Colleges ◽  
Female Participation ◽  
Gender Policy ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Research Questions

Purpose: This study investigated female enrolment into electrical/electronics engineering trade in technical colleges of Adamawa State in order to suggest ways of augmenting it for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2016-2030. Approach/ Methodology/ Design: Two research questions and two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample of the study comprised of 38 teachers and 140 parents. A 50-item Female Enrolment in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Trade (FEEET) Questionnaire was developed by the researchers and used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by three experts from the Department of Electrical Technology Education, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State. Reliability co-efficient of 0.81 was obtained for the instrument using Cronbach’s Alpha reliability method. Mean statistic was used to answer the two research questions while z-test statistics was used to test the two hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings: The findings of the study revealed that inadequate knowledge on female participation in electrical/electronics engineering trade, hazards involved in working with electricity, and poor gender policy implementation among others were factors affecting female enrolment into the programme. Establishment of electrical/electronics engineering trade skill acquisition centres for females and provision of starter packs for female graduates of electrical/electronics engineering trade among others were strategies identified for improving female enrolment into the programme. Practical Implication: The study has practical implications for achieving sustainable development goals in Nigeria. A sustainable financing scheme for the female trainees of electrical/electronics engineering trade should be established in order to boost their interests in the programme. Originality/Value:  The study identified that inadequate knowledge on female participation in electrical/electronics engineering trade, hazards involved in working with electricity, societal perception about electricity, cultural sanctions on women, early marriages, and poor gender policy implementation are the main factors that affect female enrolment in technical colleges in Nigeria.

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