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Awareness and Engagement with Artificial Intelligence Technologies As Predictors of Undergraduates' Readiness in Building and Woodwork Technology for Construction Practices in Benue State.
(Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology Education, 2025) Nule, J. S.; Upwa, F. E.; Nwokolo-Ojo, J. O.; Tar, S.; Igwe, C. O.
Industrial paternalism has been a significant factor influencing the development of Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) in Benue State. This study examined the impact, challenges and strategies of industrial paternalism on VTE using a population of 431 (97 academics and 334 non-academics) VTE graduates registered with Technical Education Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TEPAN). Krejcie and Morgan table was used to arrive at a sample size of 205 respondents. A stratified sampling technique was employed to ensure a representation across different groups. A researcher developed 15 item questionnaire was validated, subjected to reliability testing using the Cronbach’s Alpha reliability technique which yielded a reliability index of 0.87. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer research questions while Inferential T-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The study revealed that industrial paternalism significantly impacts on VTE development in Benue State. The study recommended that: Government should review/update policies and increase funding that reflects current labour market demands and encourage industrial paternalism in Benue State, government and relevant stakeholders should adopt incentives and public awareness campaigns to improve paternalistic policies through tax breaks and government support and government at all levels should enhance collaboration between industries and educational institutions.
Impart of Teachers’ Instructional Task Performance On Students’ Academic Achievement in Basic Technology in Secondary Schools in Gusau, Zamfara State.
(Journal of Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University, 2016) Igwe, C. O.; Nwokolo-Ojo, J. O.; Puyate, S. T.; Samuel, V. O.
Teachers instructional task performance is a vital determinant of students’ academic achievement. Therefore, the creativity and innovative skills of the technology teachers in instructional delivery process impacts on the students’ academic performance. The study assessed the impact of teachers’ instructional task performance on students’ academic achievement in basic technology in secondary schools in Gusau, Zamfara State. Two research questions and one hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The population consists of four principals, eight teachers and 120 students which gives a total of 132 respondents, sampled from government secondary schools in Gusau. 132 copies of structured questionnaires were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The hypotheses were tested using t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that the basic technology lessons were not adequately and effectively delivered by teachers. Lack of conducive teaching and learning environment, inadequate instructional materials and effective utilization in teaching basic technology affected students’ academic achievement. From the findings, recommendations are that the government and stakeholders should ensure that only technical teachers are employed to teach basic technology and are periodically engaged in re-training programmes. Provide adequate and relevant teaching aids to facilitate the teaching and learning process in a conducive environment.
Implementation of National Board for Technical Education Curriculum in Science and Colleges in Nigeria
(Annals of Technology Education Practitioners Association of Nigeria (ATEPAN), 2025) Igwe, C. O.; Ibeneme, O. T.; Nwokolo-Ojo, J. O.; Nule, J. S.
Relevance of Multimedia and Hypermedia Instruction in Enhancing the Teaching and Learning of Industrial and Technology Education
(Journal of Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology (JONATT), 2016) Nwokolo-Ojo, J. O.; Igwe, C. O.; Puyate, S. T.
The study investigates relevance of multimedia and hypermedia instructions in the teaching and learning of industrial and technology education. The study adopted descriptive survey design method. A total sample of 140 male and female technical teachers in 14 technical colleges in Benue State was selected out of the population of 280, using random sampling technique.30 items questionnaires was used to collect data for the study, with four point response options of Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree and Strongly Disagree with corresponding scores of 4, 3, 2 and 1 respectively. The instrument was validated by three technical teachers from the Department of VTE, Benue State University, Makurdi. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Decision point was put at 2.50, implies that a mean rating of less than 2.50 is “Disagree” while a mean rating equal or above 2.50 is “Agree’. The findings revealed that through the use of multimedia and hypermedia helps student store and accessed easily. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that software for integrating multimedia and hypermedia content should be made available to various institututions and teachers must know how to access relevant multimedia content and share practice in the creation of content appropriate to every learning situation.