Development of Employable Skills in Vocational Education by the Utilization of Instructional Materials

Abstract

The acquisition of practical and applied skills as well as the basic scientific knowledge that would facilitate efficient occupational training requires good manipulation of skills oriented instructional facilities in a conducive learning situation. Thus, the provision and effective utilization of functional instructional materials are essential for adequate practical training in vocational education for the development of employable skills in the students. However, there are many factors that hinder effective production and utilization of instructional materials in vocational education. Hence appropriate recommendations are made to remedy these ugly situations facing our educational system.