Determining Information and Communication Technology Competencies for the Teaching and Learning of Technology and Vocational Education in Technical Colleges of Enugu State Nigeria
Journal Title: Educational Research International - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
This study was designed by the researcher to determine the ICT competencies required for the teaching and learning of technology and vocational education in Enugu state. To accomplish this, one research question and one researcher hypothesis were formulated based on the objectives of the study. Descriptive survey research design was used. The study convened the entire technical colleges in Enugu state. Data were collected using questionnaires administrated to 454 vocational technical teachers in the state. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t- test statistics was used to test the hypothesis. It was discovered that technical teachers require ICT competencies for teaching and learning of TVE. There were no significant different in the mean ratings of Urban and rural technical teachers in the study area. It was therefore recommended that; the national board for technical education should include the findings in the curriculum. Workshops should be organized for technical teachers to acquaint them with the ICT teaching competencies.
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Edwin Isani, Sarah Salihu
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