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Assessment of the Adequacy of Training Facilities Used for Vocational and Technical Education in Colleges of Education in South/West Nigeria
(African Journal for the Study of Educational Issues, 2008-03) Olabiyi, O. S.; Adigun, E. O; Adenle, S. O
The study Was designed to assess the training facilities used for technical /vocational education program south west, Nigeria colleges of education. A survey design approach was adopted. the respondents of the study consisted 175 lecturers and 40 instructors, making a a total of 115 respondent. Three research questions were answered and two null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of Significance. Mean and standard deviation were employed to answered the research questions; t test was used to test the null hypotheses. A structured questionnaire containing 39 items was used for data collection. The study revealed among others things, colleges of education lack necessary training facilities such as hand tools, portable power tools, relevant text books and machines. Also effective method and techniques should VI' effective to the learning efficient using project, discussion, feed back. and adequate reinforcement of students. Consequently, the study recommended among others things management and social [actors to facilitate learning and effective teaching of technical vocational education will involve use of many techniques and strategies.