ABSTRACT

This study was conducted using descriptive survey research to determine the skills improvement needs of building technology teacher in technical colleges in Kano state. Three research questions of the study developed and answered in line with the purpose of the study. A structured questionnaire was developed from the related literature reviewed for the study. The questionnaire was faced validated by two experts. Copies of the questionnaire were administered on 33 respondents t obtain data and same were returned. The data were analyzed using the mean to answer the research questions. The findings of the study showed that skill improvement need of building technology teacher in technical colleges in Kano state. Recommendation made include need to Kano states governments to skills identified in this study should be integrated into the curriculum of building technology for training of teacher and teaching in technical colleges.        

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page ………………………………………………………………………………….………i

Approval page…………………………………………………………………………….………ii

Declaration……………………………………………………………………………………… iii

Dedication ………………………………………………………………………………..………iv

Acknowledge …………………………………………………………………………….………v

Abstract …………………………………………………………………………………..………vi

Table of content………………………………………………………………………….………vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study…………………………………………………………………………1

Statement of the Problem  …………………………………………………………….…………4

Purpose of the Study …………………………………………………………………………….5

Significance of the Study ………………………………………………………………………..5

Research Questions……………………………………………………………….………………6

Scope of the Study ……………………………………………………………………….………7

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Skill acquisition ………………………………………………………………………………….8

Technical colleges ……………………………………………………………………..……….15

Building technology …………………………………………………………………..………..18

Significance of building technology ………………………………………………….……….20

Availability of equipment and tools for practical in building technology ……………….….21

Skill training needs of building technology teachers …………………………………………25

Possible solutions to the problems of building technology teachers ………………..………25

Theoretical frame work………………………………………………………………………29

Review of related Empirical studies. ………………………………………………………..31

Summary of review of related literature……………………………………………………..33

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design ……………………………………………………………………..…..…..35

Area of the study …………………………………………………………………………….35

Population of the Study ……………………………………………………………………..36

Instrument for Data Collection………………………………………………………………36

Validation of Instrument……………………………………………………………………..36

Method of Data Analysis ……………………………………………………………………37

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION

Research Question 1…………………………………………………………………………40

Research Question 2…………………………………………………………………………41

Research Question 3 …………………………………………………………………..……42

Findings of the Study………………………………………………………………………..43

Discussion of Findings……………………………………………………………..………44

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Re-statement of the Problem………………………………………………………………47

Specifically the study determined…………………………………………………………48

Summary of Procedure used………………………………………………………………48

Major Findings…………………………………………………………….……………….49

Implication of the Study …………………………………………………………….…….49

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………50

Recommendations …………………………………………………………......................50

Suggestion for Further Research…………………………………………………………..51

Reference …………………………………………………………………………..………52

Appendix …………………………………………………………………………..……….55    

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

The importance of equipping the youths with employable and profitable skills made the Nigeria Government emphasize the implementation of technology in her education system. Technology in education system, as Ogwo (2004) asserted has transformed education to be of technological nature. Ogbionu (1999) pointed that technology means vocational preparation that indicate combination of education and training based directly on experience at work in formal school system. In addition Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN 2014) stated that industrial education is that form of education that leads to the acquisition of practical and applied skills as well as basic scientific knowledge that will enable individuals to be self reliant useful members of the society. The expected usefulness of the technology education recipients and self reliance in divide ability to create jobs and to earn living through application of required practical skills.  Skill is the ability to do something expertly and well, in accordance to set standard or manufactories instruction. According to Okeke (2002), to posses skill is to demonstrate the habit of acting, thinking and behaving in a specific activity in such a way that the process becomes natural to the individual through repetition or practices. More so, skill development and improvement is very important in a national resources. This is because skill acquisition and it improvement help in developing find advance institute potential in individuals. Relevant skill in individual technical education are acquire in technical colleges.

Technical colleges are post primary schools where student learn skills in various trades related occupations. Akpan (2003) stated that technical colleges are established to prepare individuals to acquire practical skills, basic scientific knowledge and attitudes required as craftsmen and  technicians at sub professional level, the technical colleges founded in (1814) by the arch duke John Baptist, had in (1901) about 400 pupils. Bakare (2008) technical colleges charged with the production of craftsmen and technicians. Technical colleges play a vital roles in Nigeria, they train and produce technicians for industry, they help toward the goals of self employment and job creation, and strive, struggle toward technical advancement and acquisition. Through the technical colleges youth acquire such skills as skills technicians. Bricklayers, carpenters, painters, auto mechanics, laboratories and pharmacies technicians electricians and skilled vocation nurses e.t.c according to Federal Ministry of Education (2004) technical colleges education is defined as that aspect of education which lead to the acquisition of practical and applied skills as well as basic scientific knowledge” NBTE (2007) the technical colleges are under the auspice of the ministries of education and the national board for technical education. Technical colleges education provide the following.

a.       Provide general education

b.      Provide trainees in selected occupation

c.       Help trainees to develop the requisite skills and abilities necessary for security and retaining a job.

Okoro (2002) stated that the technical colleges intended to prepare students for entry into various occupations. Technical colleges train craftsmen levels in occupation areas among which included building technology.

Building technology as a subject in technical colleges has skills requirement for effective teaching and learning as well as putting it into practice which transformed input in to output. This transformation involve rational organization in corporation of scientific knowledge into a system of production which encompasses the technical, engineering, managerial, administrative, marketing and consumptive aspect of the whole economy in view of the role building technology play in daily living. Building technology is like many trades that make up the technical education, it can only be acquired through skills and manipulation tendencies for effective improvement of this education, there most be good co-ordination between knowledge of the subject matters skills acquired, experience as well as versatility, cordial relationship should also exist between the teacher’s and students. Olaitan (2000) define building technology teachers education as that types of education which lead to the acquisition of basic knowledge and pedagogical competencies pre-requisite for effective classroom instruction it is widely understood that the process through which society transmit knowledge skills, understanding that are value for living to it members from one generation to another. Indeed building technology has a vital functions in the society development to promote skill and knowledge of building technology teachers. In technical colleges it will enhance building technology education institutions, society and new world building technology mean while the training of the students can only be effective and meet the demand of today’s technology when their teacher’s technical skills are improved. Hence, this will enable the teachers to be up to date. Based on the above context this study is designed to determine the skills improvement needs of building technology teachers in technical college in Kano State.

Statement of the Problem 

Despite the importance of producing skilled and competent personnel for technical advancement, the teaching of building technology in technical colleges in Nigeria generally appear not to have been impressive. Okorie (2001) reported that technical college products are not competent enough to take up the available skill jobs. Oranu (2004) stated that technical colleges product are weak in practice of their trades. Furthermore, the standard of performance of Nigerian technician in general is at the moment very low thereby retarding the overall productivity of the Nigeria economy (Okorie, 2001). Similarly Basu (2000) stated that most problems associated with teaching of building technology and technical education institutions hinge on manual skills possessed and teachers’ ability to teach. Basu further explained that these problems have given rise to in efficiency and adaptability of technical education in the world of modern building technology. Due to specious or superficiality of modern technology skills by building technology teacher’s in technical colleges the products of the institutions are being restricted in skillfulness, efficiency, proficiency and productivity. Hence, the rate at which unemployment is increasing in very alarming. Ogbonya and Fakorede (2009) emphasized that if teacher’s keep their knowledge and skills up to date by period of further experience within the world of work and could teach effectively, there is high probability that Technical teachers and students will be families with and acquire relevant skills for adaptability in the world of modern building technology. It is thereby becoming imperative to ascertain the skills possessed, and needed by building technology teachers for improvement and effective delivery to their duties.

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of the study is to determine the skills improvement needs of teachers in building technology in technical colleges in Kano state. Specifically the study seek to:

1.      Identify the technical skills needed by building technology teachers in technical colleges in Kano state.

2.      Determined the pedagogical skills needed by building technology teachers to import the skills in technical colleges in Kano state.

3.      Find out the strategies for acquiring the needed skills for improvement of building technology teachers in technical colleges in Kano state.

Significance of the Study

The findings of the study when implemented will be of great benefit to the students, teachers, schools, ministry of science and technology, government, society and nation at large. Findings of the study will be of great benefit to the students in the sense that they will be equipped with adequate and saleable skills that will enable them move this nation forward technologically and make a living for themselves, as well as been successful in their final National Technical Certificate Examination (N.T.C).

The teachers will benefit from the findings of the study because their needs will be identified and effectively tackled enabling them to perform their duties/more efficiently. The findings also reveal the rate which teachers use of the proper training acquired during their teaching and learning process. It also provides teachers with solid background and successful teaching. The findings of the study will be of great benefit to the technical colleges as the teachers will have modern skills required for teaching their students.

The findings of the study will assist the ministry of science and technology education board in recommending the appropriate training for teachers. The findings of the study will be available through provision of training programme, workshop, seminars etc which will enhance the teachers skills and sound teaching habit, and behavior. The finding of the study will also benefit the various levels of government, federal state and local government, by improving teaching skills through the application of modern skill, in building technology.

The findings will help the society to encourage the training of students in several skills of specialization areas which will afterward be in the labour market displaying various skills in the production of local item.

The findings will be of great benefit to the nation in the sense that building technology skills and practice is properly sorted and implemented it will help the nation in developing new building technology world and new constructions styles.

Research Questions

The following research questions were formulated to guide the study.

1.      What are the technical skills needed by building technology teachers in technical colleges in Kano State?

2.      What are the pedagogical skills needed by building technology teachers to import the skills in technical colleges in Kano state?

3.      What are the strategies for acquiring the needed skills for improvement by building technology teachers in technical colleges in Kano state?

Scope of the Study

The study will be delimited to the skills improvement needs of building technology teachers in technical colleges. The study focus on the technical skills in building technology in technical colleges, to determined the pedagogical skills needs by building technology teachers to impart the skills in teaching, to find out the strategies for acquiring needs skills for improvement by building technology teachers and possible solution to the problems face by their teachers regarding their needs.    

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