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Developing A Competency Based Framework for OTM in Business Education — Aligning with Industry Needs

Lydia Udeh Opara, Nwankwo Peace Nonyelum, Chinwe Nene Nwatarali PhD

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating developing a competency based framework for otm in business education — aligning with industry needs. The study adopted survey research design. The population and sample size of the study was 12 OTM teachers in Business Education department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The instrument used for data collection in this study was questionnaire. Mean statistics was employed to analyzed the data collected. The study found that the frameworks considered necessary in designing competency based model for OTM in business education include; effective stakeholder engagement, framework design, evolution, training and development programs and implementation. The study concluded that the competency based framework for OTM programme contained innovative technical competence, analytical thinking competence, generic/information and problem solvating competence. Hence, the study recommended that curriculum developers should re-design the OTM scheme of work in business education curriculum to reflect on the core competency framework that alien with current industrial needs. Business education department should offer a comprehensive training and development programs for OTM teachers to enhance their understanding of competency frameworks and their relevance to their roles and career development to acquire teaching skills and industry knowledge.

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