VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION: A VIABLE TOOL FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 12
Author(s):  
Owodunni A. Samuel ◽  
Hassan A. Mohammed ◽  
Sani Abdulrahman ◽  
Nakaka Dantala ◽  
Oguntuyi A. Nelson
Keyword(s):  
Technology Development ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
National Development ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Vocational Technical Education ◽  
Self Reliance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Vocational And Technical Education ◽  
And Training

Vocational Technical Education (VTE) systems play a crucial role in the social and economic development of a nation. Vocational and technical education a multifaceted, multi-disciplinary and pragmatic field of study, is aimed at equipping the individuals with requisite vocational and technical education literacy skills, which will enhance their relevance and functionality in the society. As a result, it plays a vital and indispensable role in the development of society. This paper, therefore, examines the concept of the development of vocational and technical education in Nigeria, its significance and role with regards to the Economic and Technology development in Nigeria, the concept of Vocational-Technical Education and Training (VTET), VTE and National Development. Other issues discussed are VTET for self-reliance and National Development, the administration of VTE in Nigeria, the challenges ahead as well as possible and suggestions for moving VTE forward with enhanced effectiveness for the benefit of the nation and incoming generations.

Approaches to Automating the Collection and Presentation of Data to Monitor the Implementation of Strategic Planning Documents

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-19
Author(s):  
С. Липина ◽  
S. Lipina ◽  
Л. Беляевская-Плотник ◽  
L. Belyaevskaya-Plotnik ◽  
Наталья Сорокина ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
National Development ◽  
Automated System ◽  
System Management ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Transfer Of Functions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
Automated Platform ◽  
And Control

The article substantiates and presents the directions for automating the data necessary for conducting operational monitoring and control over the implementation of strategic planning documents. The urgency of work caused by the need to optimize the process of forming and reporting on the implementation of strategic planning documents at the federal level using the capabilities of the State Automated System “Management”. The transfer of functions for the generation and provision of reporting data through an automated platform is included in the activities for the digitization of the economy, which is an urgent and modern priority for national development. A special attention in the article given to the development of approaches to monitoring the implementation of the Strategy for the Social and Economic Development of the Russian Federation, currently under development, with a view to visualizing its results with the help of info graphic tools.

scholarly journals TEKNOLOGI TEPAT GUNA (TTG) DI WILAYAH TERTINGGAL PADA MASYARAKAT SUKU DAYAK ASLI PEDALAMAN KALIMANTAN BARAT

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Eko Sarwono ◽  
Linda Suwarni ◽  
Selviana Selviana
Keyword(s):  
Community Service ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Fish Feed ◽  
Participatory Methods ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Feed Production ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Training

Kubu Raya is a new district, the expansion of Pontianak regency in which still needs restructuring, and organizational, and administrative territory revamping. This condition will affect the social environment, the economy and the health of local communities. One of district in Kubu Raya Regency, Sungai Ambawang district, contained several underdeveloped villages. The majority people there are indigenous Dayak. Their customs are dominantly affected their social system . Human Development Index (HDI) of Kubu Raya in 2012 amounted to 69.42, where the rate is still below of the IPM Kalbar is 70.31 and Indonesia is 73.29. Community service activities is aimed at improving the productivity of fisheries communities in civilizing the utilization of river water through the application of appropriate technology (TTG) to improve the welfare of the communities in the disadvantaged areas. The method implemented was a partnership with the government of village, district, and related agencies, as well as participatory methods that involve communities actively in the implementation of the application of appropriate technology (TTG), so that people can produce and be able to apply these technologies in daily life in the disadvantaged areas to empower indigenous Dayak communities inland through the Appropriate Technology (TTG). The implementation of Appropriate Technology was the result of this activity. In the field of health technology built filtering water, whereas in the field of fisheries technology development and training pool tarp fish feed production, all of which was made as a pilot which aimed that the application of technology is so easily imitated and implemented by the community. Transfer of knowledge and skills to the community has been implemented in various fields, and it needs optimal development resulting in the improvement of health, economic and social welfare in indigenous Dayak inland region. Therefore, the cooperation among the governments of villages, districts and related agencies and universities need to be done so the promotion and development Appropriate Technology, especially in the district of Kubu Raya Ambawang be sustained to achieve a healthy and prosperous society.Keywords: Appropriate Technology, filtering water, vegetable gardening, SRI, selendang polan, backward Areas.

scholarly journals Negative views towards TVET : the role of colonial and post-colonial TVET policies in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Moses Njenga
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
Negative Parity ◽  
The Other ◽  
Post Colonial ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
History Of ◽  
The One

While vital for the social and economic development of Kenya and Africa as whole, Vocational Education remains hampered by a negative parity of esteem. Individuals and households continue to view vocational education as a second option. This is in contrast with the views held by both pre-colonial and post colonial governments. Each successive government has attempted to provide vocational education and made policies to effect widespread provision. This article reviews the history of these policies and identifies the source of negative views towards vocational education on the one hand to discriminatory approaches by colonial governments and on the other hand to the burdening of technical education with the task of employment creation.

Technical and Vocational Education, a Tool for National Development in Nigeria

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Abdulrahaman W. Lawal
Keyword(s):  
Applied Sciences ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
National Development ◽  
Gainful Employment ◽  
Educational Foundation ◽  
Vocational And Technical Education ◽  
Technical And Vocational Education ◽  
The Right

Vocational and Technical Education is the form of education that comprises of the training in skills necessary for gainful employment as well as acquisition of basic educational foundation in both sciences, applied sciences and humanity, all aimed at developing individuals with the right attitude to work and the competency necessary to compete favorably in a global society. This paper discussed the significance of Vocational and Technical Education in national development and productivity, highlighting its problems in Nigeria which among others include poor implementation of the TVE programmed which affect national growth and development. Suggestions raised include re-branding the Technical and Vocational Education programmed from the basic education level.

scholarly journals Vocational and Technical Education in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and the Way Forward

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 219-224
Author(s):  
Ubom A.E.B ◽  
Aregbesola B.G. .
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Vocational Education ◽  
Educational System ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
Parental Attitudes ◽  
Vocational Technical Education ◽  
Skilled Manpower ◽  
Vocational And Technical Education ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Way

The paper seeks to look into the subject of vocational and technical education in Nigeria the issues involved, challenges encountered and how it can get better. The purpose is to unveil education as an instrument for transformation, productivity and motivator for the betterment of individual who has passed through it. In this paper vocational and technical education can be seen as that aspect of education use to gear the preparation of skilled manpower towards nation’s development. Major constraints to vocational education such as nation’s growth and vocational technical education, job scarcity and severance of Nigerian youths, implication of technology on vocational education training, parental attitudes toward vocational education, vocational for secondary schools, vocational technology elucidation for present needs and redundancy expiration & engagement with vocational technical education were discussed. The paper concluded that Nigerians should give vocational technical education leverage in her educational system and some recommendations were proffered.

Critical Vocational-Technical Education and Training: Learning for Economy, Equity, and Environment

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Gregson
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Alternative Energy ◽  
Job Training ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Technical Education ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
Forthcoming Article ◽  
Vocational Technical Education ◽  
And Training

This is an advance summary of a forthcoming article in the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education. Please check back later for the full article. In The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems (2008), Van Jones envisions the possibility of a green economy that addresses not only the current environmental crises but also the promise of the green economy to lift out of poverty those low-income communities and communities of color that have been so devastated by industrial capitalism. While Van Jones, an advocate of natural capitalism and the first African American author of an environmental best seller, recognizes the role of green job training programs in the preparation of workers for green construction, alternative energy (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal energy installation), and sustainable agriculture and food systems, he does not address the curriculum and instruction appropriate for such job training programs. In this article, an overview is provided of the historical roots for critical Vocational-Technical Education and Training (VTET) and of how VTET is situated in the current discourse of the green economy. In doing so, it is posited that a critical vocational-technical education provides the promise of helping to address not only the environmental and socio-economic problems of the day, but also the educational problems associated with neoliberal policies and practices.

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