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    Determing cost-effective ways to conduct professional development of technical teachers in Lagos State
    (Annual Journal of the Educational Research Network for West and Central Africa, 2015) Odo, M.I
    The study conducted to determine the efficient and cost-effective ways to conduct professional development of technical teachers in Lagos state. Three research questions were developed in line with the purpose of the study. One null hypothesis was formulated and tested at the probability level of 0.05 level of significance. Twenty item questionnaires were developed to guide the study. The population for the study was 80 comprising all the principals and vice principals of the six technical colleges in Lagos State and heads of departments. The data collected were analysed u sing mean to answer the research questions and the hypothesis was tested using t-test. The findings of the study include high cost of training facilities, training adequate number of student teachers and maintenance of workshop equipment. Involving private sectors and increasing public support and awareness can reduce the burden of high cost of technical teachers' professional development on both the school management and students. Some recommendations were made in line with the findings of the study.
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    SUSTAINING OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION FOR CAREER CHOICE AND DEVELOPMENT IN STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
    (Journal of Technical Education and Training (JTET), 2015) Odo, M.I
    This study takes on the issue of sustaining occupational information for career choice and development in students of technical colleges in Enugu State, Nigeria. The method adopted for this study was the survey design and the population included were all final year students of the three government technical colleges in Enugu State of Nigeria. The technical colleges were sampled as follows: Government Technical College, Enugu (J56 students); Government Technical College, Nsukka (J 48 students); and Government Technical College, Akpugoeze (J 32 students). Four research questions were raised for the study. A total of 32 structured questionnaire were developed to elicit information from the respondents. The data gathered were analysed using mean and standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed that occupational information helps students make better career choice through exposure and knowledge gained on world of work Environment, personality of the students, qualities of occupation and opportunities available, influence career choice of technical college students. The career resource library, programmes, seminars, workshops and vocational college counsellor are sources of career information. It is recommended that students should find sources on career information especially from online and vocational college counsellors before making any career choice or occupations to match their personalities and abilities.
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    ENHANCING MASTERY OF PRACTICAL SKILLS IN STUDENTS OF OCA TIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION THROUGH ACTIVITY BASED INSTRUCTION
    (JOURNAL OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 2012) Odo, M.I; Adenle, S.O; Okwori, R.O
    The study seeks lO understand the issues and challenges related to the implementations of activity-based instructions on vocational and technical education student in Nigeria. A survey was carried out involving vocational and technical education teachers in all SL'C government owned technical colleges in Lagos State of Nigeria. A total of 150 teachers were selected randomly as respondents for the study. A four point scale items were designed to elicit information from the respondents. The findings of the study indicated that the techniques a'ld the strategies adopted-by the teachers of vocational education include: demonstration, field trips, projects, experiments and assignments. Various methods to evaluate students outcome include: process-product through systematic observation. It was evident from the study that constantly focusing on activity to make learning fun can actually hamper those students who make good progress without it. Based on the findings the researcher therefore concluded that good vocational and technical education teachers require the right attitude, have years of professional and practical skills and entrepreneurial experience at the workshop floor of industry and good background knowledge of engineering designs.
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    AN ASSESSMENT MECHANISM FOR THE ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCES AMONG FINAL YEAR STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN LAGOS STATE
    (International Journal of Home Economics Research,, 2014) Odo, M.I; Juliana, E
    The study is on an assessment mechanism for the entrepreneurial competencies among final year vocational and technical education students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State. The design adoptedfor the study is the survey. The population of the study included all the final year vocational and technical education students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State. There are four tertiary institutions in Lagos State that offer vocational and technical education programme. These institutions include.' University of Lagos,' Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka; Yaba College of Technology and Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Ijanikin. Random sampling technique was used to select 200 studentsfrom the schools.Five research questions were raised for the study. A 39 items structured questionnaire was used to gather information from the respondents. The data collected were analysed using the mean. The findings of the study revealed that all the raised competencies were possessed by most of the students. These competencies were possessed by the students at varying degrees. The highest possessed categorized competencies are leadership skills, basic business skills and Perceptions of trustworthiness skills. It was recommended that students should be encouraged to put into practice the competencies acquired. Other environmental factors that hinder the development of an entrepreneurial culture among students should be encouraged.
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    Assessment of effectiveness of on-the-job training for acquisition of relevant skills among students of technology education for employment and technological development.
    (African Journal of Theory and Practice of Educational Assessment (AJTPA), 2018) Odo, M.I
    The study is on the assessment of the effectiveness of on-the-job training (OJT) for acquisition of relevant skills among students of electrical/electronic technology education for employment and technological development in era of economic recession. The population of the study included all the 300 level students of Technology Education, University of Lagos (19 students); Vocational and Technical Education, Yaba College of Technology (29 students) and Technical and Vocational Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (59 students). This gave a total of 106 students. There was no sampling therefore; the entire population was used for the study. Four research questions and two hypotheses were raised for the study. A total of 32 items under 4 point rating scale were generated to elicit information from the respondents. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the research questions while the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t-test. The study revealed that: student attitudes affect on-the-job training, on-the-job training helps the students on procedural method of carrying out workshop laboratory work, creative and manipulative skills, makes the students confident on themselves. It was concluded that a successful on-the-job training process makes the students confident in themselves, improves creativity and manipulative skills. The students carry out jobs with little or no supervision. On-the-job training with academic study to gives students the hands-on experience and the theoretical knowledge they need to get a job in their chosen field.