International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies
Volume 4, Issue 4, 2024
Strategies for Enhancing Students Effective Participation in Mechanical Technology Education Programmes in Tertiary Institutions for Economic Recovery in Rivers State
Author(s): Bassey Imaobong Sunday, Ajie Prince Maduabuchukwu, Ojobah Lucky Obulor
Abstract:
This study focused on strategies for enhancing students effective participation in mechanical technology education programmes in tertiary institutions for economic recovery in Rivers State, specifically, the study investigated practical skills areas that need enhancement for effective students participation in mechanical technology education programmes in tertiary institutions in Rivers State, and strategies for enhancing human resource competence in mechanical technology education programmes for effective students participation in mechanical technology education programmes for economic recovery in Rivers State. Two research questions and hypotheses were answered and tested at .05 level of significance. A descriptive survey design guided the study. The population of the study comprised 36 mechanical education lecturers and 64 year three students in the three tertiary institutions in Rivers State that offer mechanical technology education. The population was manageable, therefore, no sampling technique was used for the study. Self-made survey questionnaire served as the instrument. The instrument was validated by two experts. The reliability of the instrument was established using Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient which yielded a coefficient of 89. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while z-test statistical tool was used to test the hypotheses. The study found among others that practical skills like machine tool operational, maintenance, welding, fabrication, auto body repair, material selection and handling skills are areas that needs enhancement. It was recommended among others that the government and tertiary institutions management through TETFUND should make provision for practical skill training and retraining for all mechanical technology education lecturers in the programme for effective participation and skill acquisition of students for economic recovery in Rivers State.
Keywords: Participation, Mechanical Technology Education, Economic Recovery
Pages: 886-890
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