Vocational & Technical Education Project Topics and Materials Archives

ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRAINTS ON HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN ANAMBRA STATE

ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRAINTS ON HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN ANAMBRA STATE ABSTRACT This study was designed to assess constraints on human resource development (HRD) in Technical vocational education. The study was designed to determine from technical teachers the extent to which they considered the constraints affecting HRD in TVE programmes. Simple …

ASSESSMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS POSSESSED BY SMALL SCALE BUSINESS OPERATORS IN DELTA STATE

ASSESSMENT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS POSSESSED BY SMALL SCALE BUSINESS OPERATORS IN DELTA STATE Abstract This study assessed the opinions of small scale business operators in Delta state on the entrepreneurial skills they possessed. The problem of the study is that small scale businesses in Delta State are either not doing well or have failed. The …

INFLUENCE OF MARITAL CONFLICTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF MARRIED STUDENTS IN STATE OWNED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF KADUNA STATE

INFLUENCE OF MARITAL CONFLICTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF MARRIED STUDENTS IN STATE OWNED TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF KADUNA STATE. ABSTRACT The study ascertained the influence of marital conflicts on academic performance of married students in the state owned tertiary institutions of Kaduna State. The specific objectives were five (5). A survey research design was adopted for …

SKILL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF TEACHERS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN SOIL CONSERVATION IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

SKILL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF TEACHERS OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION IN SOIL CONSERVATION IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA Abstract This study was carried out to determine the skill improvement needs of teachers of Agricultural Education in soil conservation in Colleges of Education in South-eastern Nigeria. Four research questions were developed and answered while two null …

SKILL TRAINING MODULES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF TEACHERS AND YOUTHS IN THE FISH INDUSTRY IN SELECTED NIGER DELTA STATES, NIGERIA

SKILL TRAINING MODULES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING OF TEACHERS AND YOUTHS IN THE FISH INDUSTRY IN SELECTED NIGER DELTA STATES, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study was carried out to identify the professional and entrepreneurship skill training modules required for the capacity building of teachers and youths in the fish industry in Niger Delta States of Nigeria. Research …

SKILLS IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIANS FOR EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE OF MODERN AUTOMOBILE IN PLATEAU STATE

SKILLS IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIANS FOR EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE OF MODERN AUTOMOBILE IN PLATEAU STATE ABSTRACT The study was carried out to investigate the skills improvement needs of automobile technicians for effective maintenance of modern automobile in Plateau State. Survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study was 65 practicing …

SKILLS REQUIRED BY TEACHERS TO CARRY OUT THEIR ACTIVITIES IN WOOD WORKSHOPS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA

SKILLS REQUIRED BY TEACHERS TO CARRY OUT THEIR ACTIVITIES IN WOOD WORKSHOPS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA Abstract The study was influenced by the great concern about the future and continuity of woodwork as a skill oriented course which equipped learners with relevant skills for the world of work. The concerned emanated from …

SNAIL PRODUCTION IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA TECHNOLOGIES, PRODUCTIVITY AND ENHANCEMENT MEASURES

SNAIL PRODUCTION IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA TECHNOLOGIES, PRODUCTIVITY AND ENHANCEMENT MEASURES Abstract Snail production (heliciculture) is inc reasingly becoming popular in Bayelsa State, occasioned by the high demand for snail meat due to shortage of other sources of animal protein and the expected income from the increasing price of snail. However, there is dearth of …

STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING SAFETY PRACTICES IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES LABORATORIES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA.

STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING SAFETY PRACTICES IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILES LABORATORIES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA. Abstract The study was designed to evolve strategies for enhancing safety practice in clothing and textiles laboratories in Nigerian Colleges of Education. The study specifically identified the type of accidents prevalent in clothing and textiles laboratories, sources …

STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THE TEACHING OF FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) IN NORTH WESTERN STATES OF NIGERIA

STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THE TEACHING OF FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) IN NORTH WESTERN STATES OF NIGERIA Abstract The graduates of Colleges of Education (Technical) apart from the teaching job are expected to be self-reliant and enterprising. But this is not obtainable, due to the nature of the quality of teachers handling courses …

STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING PRACTICAL PROJECTS IN WOODWORK IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) IN NORTH-WESTERN STATES OF NIGERIA

STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING PRACTICAL PROJECTS IN WOODWORK IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) IN NORTH-WESTERN STATES OF NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study was motivated by a great concern about the future and continuity of woodwork practical projects in all tiers of society and our education system particularly in Colleges of education (Technical). The concern stemmed from poor …

STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING GENDER EQUITY IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA

STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING GENDER EQUITY IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the strategies for increasing gender equity in Technical Education in Benue State. Five research questions and five hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive Survey research design was adopted for the research. The total population was …

UTILIZATION OF DIRECT MARKETING CHANNELS BY MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

UTILIZATION OF DIRECT MARKETING CHANNELS BY MANUFACTURING COMPANIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine the extent of utilization of direct marketing channels by manufacturing companies in Anambra State. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Seven specific purposes were developed in line with the major purpose of the …

UTILIZATION OF MODELS AS ALTERNATIVES TO TESTS FOR MEASURING SKILLS IN FURNITURE-MAKING IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES

UTILIZATION OF MODELS AS ALTERNATIVES TO TESTS FOR MEASURING SKILLS IN FURNITURE-MAKING IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES Abstract An appropriate technique of measuring students’ practical skill can instil confidence in the measurement and evaluation processes in Technical Colleges. However, measurement of students practical skill in furniture-making at Technical Colleges level is often not done well, due to …

WELDING AND FABRICATION SKILLS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT IN RIVERS STATE.

WELDING AND FABRICATION SKILLS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT IN RIVERS STATE. Abstract The study was conducted on welding and fabrication skills for employment in Rivers state. A survey research design was adopted, the respondents for the study consist of 15 teachers of metalwork technology department in government technical colleges and 20 welders, making a total population …

WORK-BASED SKILLS FOR ENHANCING SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION OF METALWORK TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN KADUNA STATE

WORK-BASED SKILLS FOR ENHANCING SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION OF METALWORK TECHNOLOGY GRADUATES OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN KADUNA STATE ABSTRACT The study was designed to determine work-based skills for enhancing school-to-work transition of metal work technology graduates of technical colleges in Kaduna state. Five research questions and five null hypotheses were developed inline with the purpose of the …

INFLUENCE OF GENDER, SCHOOL LOCATION AND STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BASIC TECHNOLOGY IN DELTA STATE

INFLUENCE OF GENDER, SCHOOL LOCATION AND STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BASIC TECHNOLOGY IN DELTA STATE Abstract This study was designed to investigate the influence of gender, school location and students attitude on academic achievement in Basic Technology in Delta State. The study adopted an Ex- post facto design (Causal-comparative). Three research questions were …

INNOVATIONS IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND CURRICULUM REVISION NEEDS FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMMES OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL)

INNOVATIONS IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY AND CURRICULUM REVISION NEEDS FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMMES OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) Abstract This study is conducted to determine the Innovations in Building Technology that need to be integrated into the Building Construction Programmes of South-East Colleges of Education (Technical). Six research questions were developed in relation to what the …

INTEGRATION OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION INTO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS’ SKILL ACQUISITION IN ANKPA EDUCATION ZONE OF KOGI STATE

INTEGRATION OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION INTO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS’ SKILL ACQUISITION IN ANKPA EDUCATION ZONE OF KOGI STATE Abstract This study focused on the integration of cooperative education into senior secondary schools agricultural science curriculum for enhancing students’ skill acquisition in Ankpa Education Zone of kogi state. Five research questions …

INTEGRATION OF INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES INTO NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM

INTEGRATION OF INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES INTO NIGERIA CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM Abstract Indigenous knowledge is the experience people in a given community have developed overtime and continue to develop. It is based on experience, often tested over centuries of use, adapted to local culture and environment and is dynamic and changing. …

MARKETING VARIABLES INFLUENCING THE PURCHASE OF PLASTIC BUILDING PRODUCTS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS IN BAYELSA STATE.

MARKETING VARIABLES INFLUENCING THE PURCHASE OF PLASTIC BUILDING PRODUCTS BY REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS IN BAYELSA STATE. Abstract This study was carried out to determine the marketing variables influencing the purchase of plastic building products by real estate developers in Bayelsa State. Six research questions were developed and answered while three research hypotheses were also formulated …

OFFICE SKILLS TRAINING NEEDS OF NCE BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN ANAMBRA AND ENUGU STATES

OFFICE SKILLS TRAINING NEEDS OF NCE BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN ANAMBRA AND ENUGU STATES ABSTRACT The main purpose of the work was to determine the office skills training needs of NCE Business Education Lecturers in Colleges of Education in Anambra and Enugu States. Fives research questions were used to elicit information …

PERCEPTION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION ON THE INFLUENCE OF RETAIL STORE VARIABLES ON IMPULSE BUYING BEHAVIOUR OF CONSUMERS IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA

PERCEPTION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION ON THE INFLUENCE OF RETAIL STORE VARIABLES ON IMPULSE BUYING BEHAVIOUR OF CONSUMERS IN NORTH-WEST NIGERIA Abstract This study was carried out to determine the perception of Business Education Lecturers in Colleges of Education on the influence of impulse buying behaviour of consumers. A survey research …

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTREPRENEURS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTREPRENEURS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA Abstract The study was carried out to determine human and material resource management competencies required by small and medium scale entrepreneurs for economic success in Enugu State. Six research questions were addressed while six null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level …

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING PACKAGE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS IN OIL PALM PRODUCTION ENTERPRISES IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING PACKAGE FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR ECONOMIC SUCCESS IN OIL PALM PRODUCTION ENTERPRISES IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA Abstract This study was carried out to develop resource management training package for secondary school graduates for their economic success in oil palm production enterprises. Survey research design was used for the study. The …

SKILL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF ELECTRICAL TEACHERS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN KANO STATE

SKILL IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF ELECTRICAL TEACHERS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN KANO STATE Abstract The study finds out the skill improvement needs of electrical teacher for maintenance of electrical laboratory equipment in Technical Colleges in Kano State.The study used descriptive survey design and was aimed at re-tooling need for …

ENTRY-LEVEL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY RETIRING SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN QUAIL BIRD PRODUCTION IN KOGI STATE

ENTRY-LEVEL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY RETIRING SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN QUAIL BIRD PRODUCTION IN KOGI STATE Abstract The study was carried out to identify the entry-level competencies required by retiring secondary school teachers in quail bird production in Kogi east agricultural zone of kogi state. Five research questions were developed in consonance with what the study …

EVALUATING THE RELEVANCE OF NCCE CURRICULUM FOR NCE (TECHNICAL) PROGRAMME IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NIGERIA

EVALUATING THE RELEVANCE OF NCCE CURRICULUM FOR NCE (TECHNICAL) PROGRAMME IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study was carried out to evaluate the relevance of the NCCE curriculum for NCE (Technical) for Colleges of Education and Polytechnics in Plateau State. The study employed evaluation research design. The population for the study was 63 …

EVALUATION OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA ANIMAL PRODUCTION PROGRAMME OF COLLEGES OF AGRICULTURE IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA

EVALUATION OF HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA ANIMAL PRODUCTION PROGRAMME OF COLLEGES OF AGRICULTURE IN NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA Abstract The major purpose of this study was to evaluate Higher National Diploma Animal production programme of colleges of agriculture in North central Nigeria. Eight research questions were answered and two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. …

EVALUATION OF METAL WORK TRADES OF THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES OF PRISON INMATES IN PLATEAU STATE

EVALUATION OF METAL WORK TRADES OF THE VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES OF PRISON INMATES IN PLATEAU STATE ABSTRACT The study was carried out to evaluate the metal work trades of the vocational training programme of prison inmates in Plateau State. An evaluation research design was used. The population for the study comprised 12 principal officers, 14 …

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF NATIONAL FADAMA II PROJECT ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF NATIONAL FADAMA II PROJECT ON RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN KOGI STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study sought to evaluate the impact of National Fadama II Development Project on Rural Development in Kogi State, Nigeria. Six research questions were posed to guide the study while five hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 …

EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES IN REFORMATORY INSTITUTIONS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

EVALUATION OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMMES IN REFORMATORY INSTITUTIONS IN NORTHERN NIGERIA Abstract Vocational Training Programmes have been in existence in Reformatory institutions in Northern Nigeria for atleast three decades. However, evidences abound to show that the programmes are in disorder due to absence of authentic data for decision making. For instance, data on master list …

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS REQUIRED BY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION IN NASARAWA STATE

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS REQUIRED BY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS FOR SUCCESSFUL OPERATION IN NASARAWA STATE ABSTRACT This study surveyed the human resource management skills required by small business owners for successful operation in Nasarawa State. The study surveyed 310 small business owners out of a population of 1,386 registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nasarawa State. …

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS REQUIRED FOR PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS REQUIRED FOR PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE Abstract The major purpose of this study was to determine the human resource management skills required for personnel administration in tertiary institutions in Enugu State. Four research questions were answered using the mean statistic along with four hypotheses tested at 0.05 …

IMPACT OF OIL EXPLORATION ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN EAST SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF BAYELSA STATE NIGERIA

IMPACT OF OIL EXPLORATION ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN EAST SENATORIAL DISTRICT OF BAYELSA STATE NIGERIA Abstract The study focused on the impact of oil exploration on agricultural productivity in East Senatorial district of Bayelsa state. Five research questions were developed in conformity with the purpose of the study. Five null hypothesis of no significance difference …

INFLUENCE OF APPAREL CONSUMPTION AND DISPOSAL PATTERNS OF FAMILIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT IN ENUGU STATE

INFLUENCE OF APPAREL CONSUMPTION AND DISPOSAL PATTERNS OF FAMILIES ON THE ENVIRONMENT IN ENUGU STATE ABSTRACT The major purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of apparel consumption and disposal patterns of families on the environment in Enugu State. Eight research questions were answered and two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of …

EFFECTS OF DEMONSTRATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING METHODS OF TEACHING ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE

EFFECTS OF DEMONSTRATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING METHODS OF TEACHING ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE Abstract The purpose of this study was to experimentally determine the effects of demonstration and green problem solving methods of teaching on students’ achievement in agricultural science in secondary school in Kogi East Education Zone of Kogi State, putting into …

EFFECTS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN BASIC ELECTRICITY

EFFECTS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) ON STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT AND INTEREST IN BASIC ELECTRICITY ABSTRACT The study investigated the effect of information and communications technology (ICT) on students’ achievement and interest on basic electricity in technical colleges in Rivers State. The achievement of students’ taught with ICT was compared with that of those taught …

ELECTRONICS WORKS COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY ELECTRONICS TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN OSUN AND OYO STATES

ELECTRONICS WORKS COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY ELECTRONICS TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN OSUN AND OYO STATES ABSTRACT This study investigated electronics works competencies required by electronics teachers for effective teaching in technical colleges in Osun and Oyo states. A survey research design was used for the study. A 60-item questionnaire was used as …

EMPLOYERS’ ASSESSMENT OF THE GENERAL WORK SKILLS AND WORK ATTITUDES POSSESSED BY ELECTRICITY ELECTRONICS GRADUATES OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) BICHI, KANO STATE.

EMPLOYERS’ ASSESSMENT OF THE GENERAL WORK SKILLS AND WORK ATTITUDES POSSESSED BY ELECTRICITY ELECTRONICS GRADUATES OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) BICHI, KANO STATE. Abstract This study was carried out to assess the general work skills and work attitudes possessed by electricity/electronics graduates of Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi, Kano State. Four research questions …

ENHANCING LEGISLATIVE COMMITMENTS AND REFORMS IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) IN THE NORTHEAST ZONE OF NIGERIA

ENHANCING LEGISLATIVE COMMITMENTS AND REFORMS IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (TVET) IN THE NORTHEAST ZONE OF NIGERIA ABSTRACT In the northeast geopolitical zone, the various civil uprisings and political unrest witnessed in the recent times seem to raise a lot of questions about commitment to technical vocational education and training in the zone. There …

ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY NCE TECHNICAL ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS GRADUATES FOR ESTABLISHING SMALL SCALE BUSINESS IN PLATEAU STATE

ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY NCE TECHNICAL ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS GRADUATES FOR ESTABLISHING SMALL SCALE BUSINESS IN PLATEAU STATE ABSTRACT This study was designed to determine entrepreneurial competencies required by NCE Technical Electrical/Electronics graduates for establishing small scale business in Plateau state. To achieve this objective, four research questions and four null hypotheses guided the study. The study …

ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY TECHNICAL COLLEGE REFRIGERATION AND AIR – CONDITIONING GRADUATES FOR ESTABLISHING SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN FEDERAL

ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED BY TECHNICAL COLLEGE REFRIGERATION AND AIR – CONDITIONING GRADUATES FOR ESTABLISHING SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN FEDERAL ABSTRACT This study was designed to identify the Entrepreneurial Competencies Required by Technical College Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Graduates in the area of Technical, General Personal Attributes, Financial, Marketing and Managerial Competencies for establishing …

ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCY NEEDS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATES AND FARMERS IN COMMERCIAL PLANTAIN PRODUCTION IN ABIA AND IMO STATES

ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCY NEEDS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATES AND FARMERS IN COMMERCIAL PLANTAIN PRODUCTION IN ABIA AND IMO STATES Abstract The study focused on identification and packaging of entrepreneurial competencies in commercial plantain production for training secondary school graduates for employment and retraining farmers for proficiency on the job in Abia and Imo States. Seven (7) …

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS NEEDED BY STUDENTS OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE WORKS IN THE TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN ONDO STATE

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS NEEDED BY STUDENTS OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE WORKS IN THE TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN ONDO STATE Abstract The study was carried out to determine entrepreneurial skills needed by students of electrical installation and maintenance works in the technical college in Ondo State. Five research questions guided the study while five null hypotheses were …

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS NEEDED BY TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR ESTABLISHING RADIO AND TELEVISION SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE IN KOGI STATE

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS NEEDED BY TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR ESTABLISHING RADIO AND TELEVISION SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE IN KOGI STATE Abstract The study was carried out to determine entrepreneurial skills needed by students in radio and television for establishing small and medium scale enterprises. Five research questions guided the study while five null hypotheses were …

EFFECT OF PRACTICAL SKILLS INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN LATHE MACHINE OPERATIONS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

EFFECT OF PRACTICAL SKILLS INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN LATHE MACHINE OPERATIONS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of a developed instructional guide on the performance of students in practical skills in lathe machine operations for teaching and learning practical skills at the …

EFFECT OF TEACHER CONSTRUCTED FURNACE ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN METAL WORK TECHNOLOGY IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN RIVERS STATE

EFFECT OF TEACHER CONSTRUCTED FURNACE ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN METAL WORK TECHNOLOGY IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN RIVERS STATE Abstract The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of teacher constructed furnace on students’ performance in metal work technology in technical colleges in Rivers state using four topics in metal work that require the …

EFFECTIVENESS OF SOME ORGANIC EXTRACTS (NEEM AND GARLIC EXTRACTS) IN THE CONTROL OF STORAGE PESTS OF GRAINS

EFFECTIVENESS OF SOME ORGANIC EXTRACTS (NEEM AND GARLIC EXTRACTS) IN THE CONTROL OF STORAGE PESTS OF GRAINS Abstract This research set out to determine the effectiveness of some organic extracts (neem and garlic extracts) in the control of storage pests of grains. The research also studied the effect of the extracts on duration for progeny …

EFFECT OF MODELS ON INTEREST AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF AUTO-MECHANICS STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN LAGOS-STATE.

EFFECT OF MODELS ON INTEREST AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF AUTO-MECHANICS STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN LAGOS-STATE. Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of models on interest and academic achievement of auto-mechanics students in technical colleges in Lagos State. Six research questions and six hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. …

EFFECT OF MULTIMEDIA TECHNIQUE ON TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN AUTO-MECHANICS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.

EFFECT OF MULTIMEDIA TECHNIQUE ON TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN AUTO-MECHANICS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA. ABSTRACT Tremendseous advances in Information Communications Technology (ICT) and the evolution of Multimedia have led to new approach in learning and teaching. The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of multimedia technique on technical college students’ achievement …

DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL MODULES FOR TRAINING FARMERS IN ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION FROM SOLID WASTE IN ABIA STATE

DEVELOPMENT OF SKILL MODULES FOR TRAINING FARMERS IN ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION FROM SOLID WASTE IN ABIA STATE Abstract This study was designed to develop skill modules (a training manual) for training arable crop farmers (trainees) in organic fertilizer production from solid waste and its utilization in Abia State. The skill modules are meant to guide …

DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF THREE INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY IN POLYTECHNICS IN NIGERIA

DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF THREE INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY IN POLYTECHNICS IN NIGERIA Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of peer tutoring, reciprocal peer tutoring and conventional teaching method on students’ performance in Building Technology. The population of the study consisted of all the 232 ND II …

EFFECT OF DEMONSTRATION TECHNIQUE ON ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN KEYBOARDING IN POLYTECHNICS IN NASARAWA STATE

EFFECT OF DEMONSTRATION TECHNIQUE ON ACHIEVEMENT OF STUDENTS IN KEYBOARDING IN POLYTECHNICS IN NASARAWA STATE ABSTRACT This study determined the effect of demonstration technique on achievement of students in keyboarding in polytechnics. The study used four research questions and four null hypotheses. The study adopted a quasi-experimental design, specifically non-equivalent control group design. The study …

DEVELOPMENT OF FAMILY LAW AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES IN ANAMBRA STATE

DEVELOPMENT OF FAMILY LAW AWARENESS PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES IN ANAMBRA STATE Abstract The general purpose of this study was to develop family law awareness programme for families in Anambra State. Specially, the study; identified the appropriate objectives of family law awareness programme for families in Anambra State; determined the content of family law awareness programme; …

DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL APPAREL FOR COSMETOLOGISTS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA

DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL APPAREL FOR COSMETOLOGISTS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to develop functional apparel for cosmetologists in Lagos, Nigeria. Specifically the study was designed to: determine the functional apparel requirements (needs) of the cosmetology occupation; develop design criteria based on the needs for functional apparel and generate creative ideas …

COMBINED EFFECT OF COMPUTER TUTORIAL AND DRILL ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT, INTEREST, AND RETENTION IN BASIC ELECTRONICS IN LAGOS STATE

COMBINED EFFECT OF COMPUTER TUTORIAL AND DRILL ON SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT, INTEREST, AND RETENTION IN BASIC ELECTRONICS IN LAGOS STATE Abstract This study was designed to determine the combined effect of Computer Tutorial and Drill on senior secondary school student’s achievement, interest and retention in Basic Electronics in Lagos State. A pre-test post-test …

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE UTILIZATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANKPA EDUCATION ZONE OF KOGI STATE

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE UTILIZATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANKPA EDUCATION ZONE OF KOGI STATE ABSTRACT The research work was conducted to compare the extent of utilization of agricultural science instructional resources in Public and private secondary schools in Ankpa Education Zone of Kogi State. Five research questions and …

COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF GUIDED AND STRUCTURED INQUIRY TECHNIQUES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS IN MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC WORK IN EKITI STATE

COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF GUIDED AND STRUCTURED INQUIRY TECHNIQUES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS IN MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC WORK IN EKITI STATE Abstract This study was designed to determine the comparative effect of guided and structured inquiry techniques on the performance of motor vehicle mechanic work students in technical colleges. The study adopted the …

COMPARISON OF GUIDED DISCOVERY METHOD AND LECTURE METHOD OF TEACHING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

COMPARISON OF GUIDED DISCOVERY METHOD AND LECTURE METHOD OF TEACHING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA ABSTRACT The major purpose of this study was to compare the effect of guided discovery method and lecture method of teaching financial accounting in secondary schools in Enugu North local government area. Six research …

COMPUTER-AIDED INSTRUCTION COMPETENCIES POSSESSED BY BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHERS FOR TEACHING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA

COMPUTER-AIDED INSTRUCTION COMPETENCIES POSSESSED BY BUSINESS EDUCATION TEACHERS FOR TEACHING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT Despite the advantages of using Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) in teaching and learning process, most business education teachers, especially in Taraba State rarely use this software in teaching financial accounting. This might be as …

CORPORATE FRAUD CONTROL AND PREVENTION SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

CORPORATE FRAUD CONTROL AND PREVENTION SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The major purpose of the study was to determine the corporate fraud control and prevention systems in commercial banks in Enugu State of Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research design. Eight research questions were answered while five hypotheses were tested …

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR SMALL BUSINESS OPERATORS IN NORTH EAST, NIGERIA

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A BUSINESS COMMUNICATION TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR SMALL BUSINESS OPERATORS IN NORTH EAST, NIGERIA Abstract The purpose of this study was to develop a business communication programme for small business operators in North-East, Nigeria. Specifically, the study determined the needs of small business operators in business communication, objectives of business communication programme, …

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF AN ELECTRONIC LEARNING (e- LEARNING) PROGRAMME FOR THE DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT OF STUDENTS IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF AN ELECTRONIC LEARNING (e- LEARNING) PROGRAMME FOR THE DIGITAL EMPOWERMENT OF STUDENTS IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA ABSTRACT This study developed an e-learning programme for digital empowerment of university students in South-East, Nigeria. Specifically, the study sought to identify: the objectives of e-learning programme, the content of e-learning training programme, the instructional methods …

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF COMPUTER AIDED TESTING MODULE FOR TECHNICAL DRAWING IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF COMPUTER AIDED TESTING MODULE FOR TECHNICAL DRAWING IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA Abstract This study developed and validated Computer Aided Testing Module for Technical Drawing, (CATMTD). Adopting instrumentation design, a personal home page (php) software was written for test management and administration. Four specific purpose-based research questions were posed and three …

DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAINING PROGRAMME IN BEEKEEPING FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION OF RURAL FARMERS IN ENUGU EAST AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF ENUGU STATE

DEVELOPMENT OF A TRAINING PROGRAMME IN BEEKEEPING FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION OF RURAL FARMERS IN ENUGU EAST AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF ENUGU STATE Abstract This study focused on the development of training programme on beekeeping for poverty alleviation of rural farmers in Enugu East Agricultural Zone of Enugu State. Five (5) research questions guided the study and …

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE STATUS OF SAFETY PRACTICES IN WOOD WORKSHOPS OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN NIGER STATE

AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE STATUS OF SAFETY PRACTICES IN WOOD WORKSHOPS OF TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN NIGER STATE ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate the status of safety practice in wood workshops of technical colleges in Niger State. The study was guided by four research questions and four null hypotheses. The study used survey …

ANALYSIS OF GENDER PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURAL FOOD CROP PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA

ANALYSIS OF GENDER PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURAL FOOD CROP PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA Abstract Both men and women participate in agricultural food crop production activities in Nigeria. Evidence from literature showed inconsistencies and disagreement among research reports on their levels of participation and the crops they produce. This study focused on analysis of gender participation on …

ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE AND PROFITABILITY OF PIG FARMS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA

ANALYSIS OF PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE AND PROFITABILITY OF PIG FARMS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA Abstract This study was carried out to analyse the production performance and profitability of pig farms in Enugu State. Eight research questions and five hypotheses were formulated based on the specific purpose of the study. Survey design was adopted for the study. …

ASSESSMENT OF COMPETENCIES POSSESSED AND DEMONSTRATED BY TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRODUCTS EMPLOYED IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

ASSESSMENT OF COMPETENCIES POSSESSED AND DEMONSTRATED BY TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRODUCTS EMPLOYED IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA Abstract The study was carried out to assess competencies possessed and demonstrated by technical college products employed in tertiary institutions in Anambra State. The study adopted survey research design. The population for the study comprised 110 heads …

ASSESSMENT OF FRANCHISING PRACTICES ADOPTED BY OIL AND GAS FIRMS (TOTAL NIGERIA PLC) AS PERCEIVED BY RETAIL MARKETERS IN EDO STATE

ASSESSMENT OF FRANCHISING PRACTICES ADOPTED BY OIL AND GAS FIRMS (TOTAL NIGERIA PLC) AS PERCEIVED BY RETAIL MARKETERS IN EDO STATE Abstract Five research questions were answered by the study while four null hypotheses were formulated and tested at p≤ 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted descriptive survey research design and was carried out …

ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS IN ENUGU STATE

ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS IN ENUGU STATE Abstract The study assessed the public finance management practices adopted by Local Government Councils in Enugu State. To achieve the objective, four specific purposes were answered while three null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted survey research …

ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE INPUTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE INPUTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMME OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study was carried out to assess the quality assurance of inputs into the implementation of technical education programme of Colleges of Education in North-central Nigeria. Survey research design was adopted for the study. …

ASSESSMENT OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES OFFERED TO SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNERS IN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTRES IN SOUTH WEST OF NIGERIA.

ASSESSMENT OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES OFFERED TO SPECIAL NEEDS LEARNERS IN VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION CENTRES IN SOUTH WEST OF NIGERIA. Abstract The major purpose of the study was to assess the skill development programmes in woodwork and building trades offered to special needs learners in vocational rehabilitation centre in South West of Nigeria. The study employed …

AWARENESS ON THE INFLUENCE OF MACRO-ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES ON MARKETING ACTIVITIES OF SMALL SCALE BUSINESS OPERATORS IN OYO STATE

AWARENESS ON THE INFLUENCE OF MACRO-ENVIRONMENTAL FORCES ON MARKETING ACTIVITIES OF SMALL SCALE BUSINESS OPERATORS IN OYO STATE ABSTRACT The study was carried out to determine the level of awareness of small scale business operators on the macro-environmental forces that influence marketing activities in Oyo state. To achieve the objectives of the study six research …

CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS OF TEACHERS OF FABRICATION AND WELDING ENGINEERING CRAFT PRACTICE FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN ONDO AND EKITI STATES

CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS OF TEACHERS OF FABRICATION AND WELDING ENGINEERING CRAFT PRACTICE FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN ONDO AND EKITI STATES ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the capacity building needs of teachers of Fabrication and Welding Engineering Craft Practice for effective teaching in Technical Colleges in Ondo and Ekiti …

ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) IN GOVERNMENT PARASTATALS IN ENUGU AND ANAMBRA STATES, NIGERIA

ADMINISTRATION AND COLLECTION OF VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) IN GOVERNMENT PARASTATALS IN ENUGU AND ANAMBRA STATES, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to assess the administration and collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) in government parastatals in Enugu and Anambra States. A structured questionnaire made up of 38 items in addition to 24 …