Government Technical Colleges Research Articles

Assessing Entrepreneurial Awareness, Interest, and Skill Development Approaches Among Electrical Installation and Maintenance Works Students in Technical Colleges of Adamawa State for Self-Employment

This study assessed entrepreneurial awareness, interest, and skill development approaches among EIMW students in GSTCs in Adamawa State for self-employment. The study employed a descriptive survey research design, targeting 217 respondents, including administrators, teachers, and students from three GSTCs in Adamawa State. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean statistics and ANOVA at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that EIMW students possess a moderate level of awareness of entrepreneurship, with many students lacking sufficient exposure to entrepreneurship concepts in their curriculum. The study also found a moderate level of interest in entrepreneurship among the students, with limited practical exposure contributing to a lack of enthusiasm for self-employment. Additionally, key strategies for entrepreneurial skill acquisition were identified, including providing rewards for innovation, aligning entrepreneurial content with market needs, and fostering creativity through institutional support. The study concludes that while students show potential for entrepreneurial success, more emphasis needs to be placed on entrepreneurial education and practical exposure. Recommendations include Government should organize entrepreneurship awareness campaign in all Government Technical Colleges in order to create more awareness among students in the Technical College.

The Impact of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) on Road Safety in Nigeria

This study investigates the impact of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) on road safety in Nigeria, focusing on their effectiveness in reducing traffic accidents, public awareness, and the challenges hindering their adoption. Utilizing a descriptive survey research design, data were collected from 310 respondents, including administrators, teachers, and students across various Government Technical Colleges in Adamawa State. The study revealed a strong positive correlation between the availability of ADAS and the reduction of road traffic accidents (r = 0.65, p = 0.002) and a significant association between public awareness of ADAS and safer driving behaviors (r = 0.60, p = 0.003). However, economic and infrastructural challenges were identified as significant barriers to the adoption of these technologies (r = -0.70, p = 0.001). Based on the findings, it is recommended that comprehensive public awareness campaigns be implemented to educate drivers on ADAS benefits, government financial incentives be introduced to encourage the purchase of ADAS-equipped vehicles, investments be made to improve road infrastructure, and research and development initiatives be fostered to create cost-effective ADAS solutions tailored to Nigeria’s driving conditions. Addressing these challenges and implementing these recommendations can lead to enhanced road safety and reduced accident rates, making it essential for stakeholders to collaborate in fostering a safer driving environment.

Effect of Animated Instructional Software on Students’ Academic Achievement in Motor Vehicle Maintenance Work in Government Technical Colleges in Rivers State for Sustainable Economy

The study investigated the effect of animated instructional software on students’ academic achievement in motor vehicle maintenance work (MVM) in Government Technical Colleges in Rivers State, Nigeria for sustainable economy. The study adopted quasi-experimental non-randomized control group design. The population of the study was 95 MVM students from the three Government Technical Colleges in Rivers State that offer motor vehicle maintenance work (MVM). A sample of 75 respondents was drawn using a random sampling technique. Three objectives, three research questions, and three hypotheses guided the study. The instrument used for data collection was the Motor Vehicle Maintenance Work Achievement Test (MVMAT) which has thirty (30) multiple choice questions with four options A-D developed by the researcher and validated by three experts of which two are from the Department of Industrial Technical Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt and one from Department of Measurement and Evaluation, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. The reliability of the instrument was determined by a pre-test on 10 respondents from Government Technical College, Owerri, Imo State, who are not part of the population and produced a reliability coefficient of.74 after subjecting student’s responses to the Kudar-Richardson (KR-20) formula. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze data from the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the hypotheses of the study at .05 level of significance. The study revealed that the use of animated instructional software in the teaching of MVM aided the academic achievement of students, as those in the experimental group performed better than those in the control group. The study recommends, among others, that animated instructional software should be adopted by curriculum designers and NBTE for technical teachers who will be trained in the usage of the software and should be adequately supervised for effective implementation in instructional delivery.

The role of quality technical education for technological advancement in Nigeria: The interface

This paper examines the interface between quality technical education and technological advancement. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of education provided as regard technical education in relationship to technological advancement in Nigeria. The research design adopted for the study was a survey. The study was carried out in three public technical colleges in Ondo State. The population of the study comprised all students and staff of the three government technical colleges in Ondo State. There was no sample in the study. Two instruments were used for data collection. The instrument for data collection was a self-structured questionnaire. Drafted copies of the questionnaire with a total of forty items were validated by three experts, and one specialized in Measurement and Evaluation. The test-retest method was used to ascertain the reliability of the instruments. The instrument was subjected to a reliability test using an estimate of internal consistency developed by Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). The overall reliability index for the instrument was 0.88 and therefore deemed reliable. 103 copies of the questionnaire were administered to the respondents by the researcher and with three research assistants. Percentage, mean and standard deviation were used to answer research questions. For decision to be reached regarding the mean, the upper and lower limits of the mean were adopted. Finding showed that lack of qualitative technical education hampered the technological advancement and deprived Nigeria from joining the league of developed nations because quantity is replacing quality. Therefore the following recommendation were made; the federal government and state should consider siting technical colleges in each local government areas just as it has unity colleges and higher institutions across the states that will serve as models in times of quality; emphasis must be placed on skills acquisition and technological advancement at all levels of our technical education to produced graduates that do not just have the certificates but skills; funding of technical schools should meet up to UNESCO recommendation of 26%.

Utilization of Available Learning Resources in Teaching and Learning of Mechanical Craft Practices in Government Technical Colleges in Rivers State

The study investigated utilization of available learning resources in teaching and learning mechanical craft practices in government technical colleges in Rivers State. The study population comprised 32 mechanical craft practice teachers and 61 students in the five government technical colleges in Rivers State. The entire populations were used as it was manageable, as such there were no samples carried out. Three research questions were answered and three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The instrument for the study was a survey questionnaire titled Utilization of Available Learning Resources in Teaching and Learning of Mechanical Craft Practices Questionnaire (UALRTLMCGTCQ) which was structured in a pattern of 4 point rating scale of Strongly Agree (SA-4), Agree (A-3), Disagree (D-2) and Strongly Disagree (SD-1). The instrument was faced and contents validated by two experts in the Department of Industrial Technical Education, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt. Frequency, Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions, and Z-test statistic was used to test the hypotheses. The study found among others that mechanical craft learning resources available among others include, machine tools, flip chat pictures etc, also it was deduce that some of the problems encountered by teachers in the effective utilization of the available learning resources include, overcrowded classrooms/workshops, limited time allocation, low teacher competence, lack of periodic update of knowledge and skills, etc finally, it was recommended that governments should provide adequate, funding, training facilities and qualified teachers for all mechanical craft programmes, make provision for periodic skill training for teachers to boost their effectiveness and efficiency towards the technological advancement of the State.

The use of assistive technologies in teaching technical and vocational education for students with hearing impairments in government technical colleges in Southwestern Nigeria

A potent way out of poverty is empowering the youths and creating individuals who can in turn be employers of labour through technical and vocational education. One of the major problems confronting Africa, especially Nigeria, is poverty. The publication of Sahara reporter dated November 6, 2020 with the heading “Nigerians living in extreme poverty now 105 million”, revealed that more Nigerians have been plunged into extreme poverty and a greater proportion of the population category plunged in poverty is the youths. One can then imagine the lot of students with hearing impairment who are limited because of their disabilities. The teaching of technical and vocational education in government technical colleges in Southwestern Nigeria therefore must include these students who could have been excluded because of their hearing impairments and the additional teaching aids required for teaching them technical and vocational education. The study investigated the use of assistive technology devices and efforts of government in integrating students with hearing impairment in vocational and technical education and training in government technical colleges in Southwestern Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive research design and collected quantitative data from all technical teaching staff in six (one from each state) government technical colleges from six states in Southwestern Nigeria. The states are Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo. Quantitative data were analysed using simple percentages, and presented in pie charts. The study revealed that augmentative and alternative communication devices and FM system were the most used teaching aids, and behind-the-ear hearing aids and in- the-ear hearing aids were the most common assistive device for hearing, though, head-band oscillator and vibrotactile were also common. The alerting device mostly used for the students were alarm clock and flashing light. In this regard, the use of doorbell and screen display was competitive. The study concludes that the use of assistive devices by lecturers in government technical colleges is imperative to teach technical and vocational education to students with hearing impairment. The study recommended that teachers should be involved in the decision on the criteria for choosing assistive devices to be used in teaching technical and vocational education to students.

PRINCIPALS’ PLANNING SKILLS AND ITS INFLUENCE ON SUSTAINABLE QUALITY ASSURANCE IN GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN THE SOUTH WEST REGION OF CAMEROON

The study was carried out to investigate “principals planning skills and its influence on sustainable Quality Assurance in Government Technical Colleges in the South West Region of Cameroon. The researcher made used of mixed method with sequential Exploratory design. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire and interview guide. The sample was made up of 392 teachers and 11 principals proportionately selected from four Divisions (Fako, Meme, Ndian and Manyu). Data was analysed using inferential and descriptive statistics. The descriptive statistical tools used were frequency count, percentages and multiple responses options which aimed at calculating the summary of findings. To test the hypothesis, the Regression analysis was used. On the other, the qualitative data derived from interview were analysed using the thematic analysis approach with the aid of themes, and quotations. After verifying the hypotheses of the study, analysis showed that principals’ planning skills (β=0.275, p=0.011, <0.05) are positively and significantly associated with sustainable quality assurance. Based on the findings, it was recommended that; principals prioritize the development and enhancement of their planning skills in aspects such as attending workshops or pursuing relevant training programs to promote sustainable quality assurance.

Public Private Partnership (PPP) and the Growth of Technical Education as Perceived By Instructors and Administrators in Oyo State

This study examined the imperative of public private partnership as an impetus to the growth and development of technical education in Oyo state government technical colleges. It considered the role played and expected benefits of being in partnership with relevant bodies for sustainable transformation of the government technical schools. The study adopted a descriptive survey designs while a total of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents constitute the samples for the study. Three research questions guided the study while the instrument of the investigation is a 15 items self made questionnaire tagged perception of instructors and administrators on public private partnership towards growth of technical education (PIAPPPTGTE). Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation. Findings revealed that the respondents absolutely agreed on the need for synergy between public and private agencies towards the advancement of technical schools in Oyo state. A sizeable number of the respondents were also in agreement that more benefits will be achieved where public and private agencies are allowed to partner in the running of technical colleges in the state. The paper concludes by reiterating the advantages of promoting technical education to the local, state and federal government at large.

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE TECHNICAL SKILLS OF STUDENTS IN THE ANAMBRA STATE: IMPLICATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is essential in developing highly skilled workers to satisfy the requirements of various industries. An empirical study is required to assess students' technical competency in TVET programs. This is necessary to successfully equip students with technical abilities that satisfy their current job needs and professional expectations. In fact, very little is known about the technical abilities of college students attending technical schools. The present study evaluated students' technical skills at government technical colleges in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two hundred fifty-five students were purposively pooled from the government technical college located in different parts of Anambra State and participated in the study. They completed a questionnaire measuring technical skills in six dimensions. The result revealed a high technical competence outcome for material and application (75.5%), work planning (71%), practical knowledge (66.7%), and theoretical knowledge (59.4%). Also, the findings indicated low technical skills for equipment maintenance (15.6%) and workshop management (18.1%). The result has implications for the sustainability and development of TVET in Nigeria.

Principals’ Perceived Effect of Conflict Resolution Procedures on Teachers' Job Satisfaction

The study aimed to investigate the impact of conflict resolution procedures on teachers' job satisfaction in Government Technical Colleges in Kano State, Nigeria. The population of the study was 367 respondents, including 15 principals and 352 technical teachers. A sample size of 201 respondents was determined using the correlational research design. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled "Principal’s Conflict Resolution Procedure Appraisal Questionnaire (PCRPAQ)." The questionnaire was validated by three experts, and the reliability index obtained using Cronbach Alpha was 0.82. The research questions were answered using the mean and standard deviation, and regression analysis was used to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that arbitration conflict management strategy and effective communication conflict management strategy had a moderate influence on teachers' job satisfaction. Based on the findings, the study recommends that civil societies should enlighten school administrators, teachers, and teachers' unions about the need to adopt the arbitration conflict management strategy, as the constitution provides for all labor-related cases to be handled at the arbitration court.

Fostering a Functional Electronic Work Skills Acquisitions in Government Technical Colleges for Peaceful Co-Existence in South West, Nigeria

Fostering a Functional Electronic Work Skills Acquisitions in Government Technical Colleges for Peaceful Co-Existence in South West, Nigeria

Sustainable leadership skills needs of brick/block-laying and concreting (BBC) students for self-reliance in government technical colleges of Kano State

This study determined the sustainable leadership skills need of brick/block laying and concreting students for self-reliance in technical colleges of Kano State, Nigeria. Two research objectives, two research questions and one null hypothesis guided the study. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The study had a total population of 1,344 respondents with a sampled size of 302 respondents using stratified random sampling technique. The instrument used for gathering data for the study was a structured questionnaire. The instrument was validated by three experts. Cronbach Alpha statistical tool was used to determine the reliability coefficient of 0.88. A total of 302 copies of the instrument were administered to the respondents, however, 296 copies were returned filled. This brings the percentage return rate to 98%. Mean and standard deviation statistical tools were employed to analyze the research questions. While t-test statistical tool was used to test the null hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that Brick/Block Laying and Concreting (BBC) Trade students of the study area need sustainable leadership skills that will enable them to coordinate, supervise, budget, maintain good financial records, work together as team and implement policies in their prospective place of work, to enable them fit into the world of work effectively. It was therefore recommended that government should ensure that appropriate policies that will facilitate the training need of BBC students in the area of sustainable leadership skills that will enable them fit into the construction industry should be duly emphasized in the curriculum of Brick/Block Laying and Concreting Trade.

Availability and Utilization of Paperless Technology among Staff of Technical Colleges in Osun State, Nigeria

Utilizing paperless technologies in educational institutions is gaining broader popularity in developing countries. The study investigated the extent of adoption of paperless technologies in Technical Colleges in Osun state by their availability and utilization. The sample for the study consisted of 179 administrative and technical staff randomly selected from the technical colleges in Osun state, Nigeria. Two research questions guided the study while two hypotheses were tested at five percent level of significance. A well-validated questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.78 was used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using simple mean to answer the research questions, while the hypotheses were tested using t-test. The study found that Personal computers, overhead projectors, iPads and internet are slightly available in Government Technical Colleges in Osun state, with small extent usage of the few available ones. It was also found that teaching and administrative staff do not significantly differ in their ratings on availability and extent of utilization of paperless technologies in the colleges. The study concluded that when paperless technologies are readily available and well utilized, the colleges will enjoy the benefits associated with utilization of these technologies. The study recommended that necessary paperless technologies be provide for effective teaching/learning activities in the technical colleges is Osun state.

Facilitating Entrepreneurship Interest among Bricklaying, Block Laying and Concreting Students in Technical Colleges in Katsina State

Entrepreneurship, which often involves learning about how to launch and expand a firm, is frequently considered a topic for students of business disciplines rather than technical students. At light of this, the study identified the elements that encouraged entrepreneurial interest among students studying bricklaying, block laying, and concrete in technical colleges in Katsina State. The 55 participants for the survey research study were 34 BBC students, 10 BBC teachers, and 9 administrators from the three Government Technical Colleges in Katsina State. The complete population was employed for the study due to the manageable size of the population, which is why the purposive sampling approach was used. A structured questionnaire designed by the researchers under the name Facilitating Entrepreneurship Interest Questionnaire (FEIQ) served as the data gathering tool. The instrument was evaluated by three specialists, and Cronbach Alpha yielded a reliability rating of 0.86. The mean and standard deviation were utilized to answer the study questions, and a 0.05 level of significance ANOVA was employed to test the null hypotheses. The results showed that: family background, student participation in entrepreneurship, exposure to entrepreneurship courses, low profit margin, and inability to identify business opportunity, lack of proper guidance in business, and lack of start-up capital are the factors influencing bricklaying/block laying and concrete students' interest in participating in entrepreneurship in Government Technical Colleges of Katsina State. To encourage and foster the spirit of entrepreneurship in the students, it was suggested that the National Education Research and Development Center create entrepreneurship curricula that would be taught as a standalone subject at technical colleges.

Effect of Situated Learning on Students’ Psycho-Productive Skills in Machine Woodworking in Technical Colleges in Rivers State

This research aims to examine the effect of situated learning on students’ psycho-productive skills in machine woodworking in technical colleges in Rivers State. Two research questions were posed to conduct the study, while two null hypotheses were formulated for the study. The population comprised all 160 National Technical Certificate (NTC) II woodwork students of two Government Technical Colleges. The instrument had a 0.76 Reliability Index using the KR-20 formula. The study found that situated learning is superior to the demonstration method in imparting psycho-productive skills in drilling operations in machine woodworking. The study also found that the group taught grinding operations with situated learning in machine woodworking performed better than the group taught grinding operations with the demonstration method. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations were made: Situated learning should be adopted by curriculum developers and instructors as one of the participatory methods of machine woodworking teaching and learning in technical colleges in Rivers State.

Improving Vocational Skills for Entrepreneurial Development in Government Technical Colleges in Enugu State, Nigeria

The study centered on improving vocational skills for Entrepreneurial Development in Government Technical Colleges in Enugu State. It specifically sought to find out how to improve innovative and self-motivation skills for entrepreneurial development in Government Technical Colleges in Enugu State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population for the study was 67 teachers. Of these 39 were male teachers and 28 were female currently serving in the 2 government owned Technical Colleges in Enugu State. No sampling was done since the population as small. A self-structured questionnaire developed by the researcher called Vocational Skills for Entrepreneurial Development Scales (VSF-EDS). The instrument was face validated by three (3) research experts: one in Measurement and Evaluation and two others in Guidance and Counselling Department. Cronbach Alpha reliability estimate was used to ascertain the internal consistency of the entire instrument which is .87. 63 out of 67 copies of the instrument were retrieved, signifying 94.03 % return of duly filled copies of the administer instrument. Data collected for this study were used to analyze the two research questions using mean, grand mean and standard deviation. The findings obtained from the analysis showed that improving vocational skills for entrepreneurial development in Government Technical Colleges in Enugu State, Nigeria are by being creative, by thinking of something new that sustains entrepreneurial spirit, inventing new products with a difference in the society, forming a good attitude towards customers and thinking creatively in impacting knowledge. Hence, the researcher observed that improving vocational skills for entrepreneurial development in Government Technical Colleges in Enugu State, Nigeria are by being self-motivated, by desiring to meet certain standards in the pursuit of becoming productive, by being committed to organizational goals, by having the ability to take advantage of opportunities when they occur and by pursuing goals in the face of setbacks. Based on the findings, the researcher recommended, among others that entrepreneurial centres in our institutions in Nigeria must be equipped and utilized to assist students to bridge gap created by the theoretical nature of our vocational education programme that will make students to be creative and self-motivated. Keywords: Vocation, Skill, Vocational Skills and Entrepreneurial Development.

Level of Entrepreneurial Practice among Engineering Trade Students in Technical Colleges in Katsina State

Determining the extent of entrepreneurial practice among engineering trade students in Technical Colleges in Katsina State, Nigeria, was the major goal of the study. The study used a descriptive survey research, and its sample size was 55 respondents, including 34 BBC students, 10 BBC instructors, and 9 administrators from the three GTCs in Katsina State. Whole-population sampling was utilized since the population was of an equitable size. The Entrepreneurship Awareness Questionnaire (EAQ), a structured questionnaire created by the researchers, was the tool utilized for data collection. The instrument was evaluated by three specialists, and Cronbach Alpha yielded a reliability rating of 0.86. The mean and standard deviation, together with an ANOVA with a 0.05 threshold, were used to answer the study questions and test the hypotheses. The results showed that engineering trade students at Katsina State's Government Technical Colleges have a modest level of awareness of entrepreneurship. Additionally, in Katsina State's Government Technical Colleges, engineering trade students exhibit a modest degree of interest in entrepreneurship. At order to increase awareness among technical college students, it was suggested that the government undertake entrepreneurial awareness campaigns in all government technical colleges. Additionally, frequent television programs should be produced by private persons who have excelled in entrepreneurship in order to spark students' interest in the field.

Effect of Non – Conventional Machining Principles Instruction on Craft Students' Achievement and Retention in Machining Practice in Government Technical Colleges in Enugu State, Nigeria

Effect of Non – Conventional Machining Principles Instruction on Craft Students' Achievement and Retention in Machining Practice in Government Technical Colleges in Enugu State, Nigeria

Capacity Building Skills for Teachers of Block/Bricks Laying and Concreting for Effective Teaching of Computer Aided Drafting in Technical Colleges in Rivers State

The study examined capacity building skills for teachers of block/bricks laying and concreting for effective teaching of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) in government technical colleges in Rivers State. One research question was answered with one corresponding null hypothesiss that was formulated and tested at 0.05 significance level. The population of the study was 23 Block/Brick Laying and Concreting personnel comprising 16 teachers and 8 instructors from four technical colleges in Rivers State. There was no sampling due to small population size. The instrument for the data collection was a self-structured questionnaire designed after the pattern of Likert-5 point rating scale. The instrument was validated by two experts in the Department of Vocational and Technology Education in Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. The reliability of the instrument was established through test-retest method for different sections of the instrument. A reliability coefficients of 0.85 was established for the instrument. Research question was answered with Mean and Standard Deviation while hypothesis was tested using independent sample t-test. The study found that majority of the skills outlined in the study are needed by teachers of Block/Bricks Laying and Concreting for effective teaching of Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) in Government Technical Colleges in Rivers State. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended that workshops and seminars should be organized by government for teachers of Bricks/Block Laying and Concreting on basic design process, drafting materials and equipment, working drawing, sketching and designing and computer aided drafting in order to build their capacity

Relevant Foundry Craft Practice Skills for Technical College Students’ Self-Employment in COVID-19 Pandemic Era in Rivers State

The study examined relevant foundry craft practice skills for technical college students’ self-employment in covid-19 pandemic era in rivers state. Four purposes and four research questions were raised and one null hypothesis formulated which guided the study. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population was 239 comprised of 180 technicians and 59 teachers/instructors in six Government Technical Colleges in Rivers State. A questionnaire structured on a 4-point rating scale was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three specialists one from School of secondary Technical Education, Federal College of Education (Technical) Omoku, and the other two from faculty of education, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. The reliability coefficient of .80 was obtained. The data collected from the respondents were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The findings reveled that to a high extent, practical skills in pattern making, core making, moulding process, melting, molten metal handling and treatment skills were relevant and innovative for technical college students’ self-employment in covid-19 pandemic era in Rivers State. Hence, the study recommends government should promote the teaching and learning of foundry craft practice skills in Nigerian technical college to encourage students’ self-employment on graduation, than being job seekers. School administrators, teachers and students should give foundry craft practice lessons the uppermost priority as a very relevant trade that can engender entrepreneurs in Rivers state.