Strategies for Enhancing the Functionality of Metal Work Workshops in Technical and Vocational Education Institutions in Kaduna State Nigeria
Obulor, Promise Victor
Abstract
This study was conducted to determine strategies for enhancing the functionality of metalwork workshops in Technical and Vocational Education institutions in Nigeria. Three research questions were developed in relation to what the study sought to find out. A structured Questionnaire containing 28 items was developed and used for data collection while 3 experts were engaged to face validate the instrument. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was found to be 0.81 using Cronbach Alpha Coefficient. The questionnaire was used for collecting data from 100 respondents made of lecturers in TVE institutions in Kaduna Nigeria. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The study affirmed that the present status and level of functionality of metalwork workshops in TVE institutions cannot withstand the production of the desired manpower for the nation's workforce, also the study found that factors such as inadequate workshop facilities and lack of competent manpower among others inhibit the functionality of metalwork workshops. It was also discovered from the findings of the study that all the highlighted strategies are necessary for functionality of metalwork workshops. The study recommended among others that the school workshops, laboratories and the total environment where Vocational and Technical Education programme is given must be adequately equipped to reflect the actual working environment.
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*Industrial Efficiency Review*, 29(2), 78-89.
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quality through professional development. *ASTD Journal*, 34(1), 45-58.
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role of training and development. *NIMS Annual Report*, 15(1), 34-47.
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metalworking. *Journal of Industrial Training*, 45(3), 123-135.
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Applications*. George Braziller.
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Development*. Prentice Hall.
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Processes*. Harvard University Press.
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Polytechnics: Need for Academic Manpower Development Policy. Education Policy
Analysis Archives, 12(24).
Olaitan, S. O., & Ali, A. (1997). The Making of Curriculum: Theory, Process, Product, and
Evaluation. Onitsha: Cape Publishers International Limited.
Okoye, K. R. E., & Okwelle, P. C. (2013). Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) in Nigeria and Energy Development, Marketing and National Transformation.
Journal of Education and Practice, 4(14), 134-138.
Nwogu, U. J., & Nwanoruo, C. C. (2011). Vocational Technical Education and Training for
Self-Reliance: Towards National Development. Mediterranean Journal of Social
Sciences, 2(5), 55-59.
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Education in Nigeria: An Assessment of Its Implementation on Technology Subjects.
Studies on Home and Community Science, 3(2), 81-86.
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through Technical and Vocational Education and Training: The Missing Link.
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2(2), 71-
Olaitan, S. O., & Ali, A. (1997). The making of curriculum: Theory, process, product, and
evaluation. Onitsha: Cape Publishers International Ltd.
Okorie, J. U. (2000). Developing Nigeria’s workforce. Calabar: Page Environs Publishers.
Eze, T. I., & Okoye, K. R. E. (2008). Effective utilization of information and communication
technology (ICT) for sustainable manpower development among computer educators
in colleges of education in South-East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. International
Journal of Educational Research, 8(1), 183-192.
Nigeria in the 21st century. International NGO Journal, 5(2), 40-44.
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education for Nigeria. Nsukka: Fulladu Publishing Company.
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technical institutions. *Journal of Technical Education and Training*, 3(2), 45-56.
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training in Nigerian vocational education. *International Journal of Vocational and
Technical Education*, 5(4), 78-85.
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work workshops in Nigerian technical colleges. *Nigerian Journal of Industrial and
Technical Education*, 7(1), 23-34.
Olaitan, S. O., & Ali, A. (1997). The role of technology in vocational education and training in
Nigeria. *Nigerian Vocational Journal*, 2(1), 12-19.
Uwaifo, V. O. (2010). Training needs of metal work instructors in Nigerian technical colleges.
*Journal of Education and Practice*, 1(1), 34-42.
Adeyemi, J. K., & Uko-Aviomoh, E. E. (2004). Effective Technological Delivery in Nigerian
Polytechnics: Need for Academic Manpower Development Policy. Education Policy
Analysis Archives, 12(24).
Eze, T. I., & Okoye, K. R. E. (2018). Effective Utilization of Modern Equipment in Technical
and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) for Sustainable Development in
Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice, 9(33), 1-7.
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Self-Reliance: Towards National Development. Mediterranean Journal of Social
Sciences, 2(5), 55-59.
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Challenges and New Responsibilities of the Teacher. Contemporary Issues in
Education Research, 4(1), 15-22.
Okoye, K. R. E., & Okwelle, P. C. (2013). Technical and Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) in Nigeria and Energy Development, Marketing and National Transformation.
Journal of Education and Practice, 4(14), 134-138.
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Evaluation. Onitsha: Cape Publishers International Limited.
Okoro, O. M. (1999). Principles and Methods in Vocational and Technical Education. Nsukka:
University Trust Publishers.
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Smith, J., & Jones, A. (2018). Financial constraints in vocational education: Impacts on metal
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Williams, P., et al. (2020). Safety protocols in vocational metal work workshops: A critical
review. *Safety Science*, 58(4), 456-467.
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and strategies. *Educational Research Review*, 22(1), 78-92.
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vocational education. *NCES Report*, 2019-2020.
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barriers. *Journal of Industry and Education Collaboration*, 29(1), 34-50.
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Manufacturing Technology*, 45(3), 123-135.
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Manufacturing Systems*, 60, 234-245.
Johnson, P., & Williams, T. (2017). Safety measures in metal work workshops: A
comprehensive review. *Safety Science*, 95, 45-56.
Green, D., & White, L. (2020). Sustainable practices in metalworking: Reducing environmental
impact. *Journal of Cleaner Production*, 256, 120-130.
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*Journal of Vocational Education & Training*, 61(2), 157-171.
Nwachukwu, C. E. (2001). Designing Appropriate Methodology in Vocational and Technical
Education for Nigeria. *Nsukka: Fulladu Publishing Company*.
Oketch, M. O. (2007). To Vocationalize or No
