THE CONTEXT OF TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Authors

  • ZAKKA GONET AYUBA (Ph.D) Dept. Of Education (Tech) Kaduna Polytechnic
  • ZAKKA GONET AYUBA (Ph.D) Dept. Of Education (Tech) Kaduna Polytechnic
  • DENNIS KADUHUR (Ph.D) Dept. Of Science & Technology Education University of Jos
  • YOHANNA DZUGU MBUDAI (M.TECH). Dept. Of Mechanical Engineering, Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola

Abstract

Rapid changes are taking place in the work environment due to the impact of information technology. Consequently; the concept of skill which is the main aim of TVE demand new understanding of teaching and learning, especially with respect to learner outcomes. If the focus of TVE is developing skills than an integration of vocational pedagogy in pre teacher training becomes imperative. The purpose of this paper therefore is to emphasis the need for the integration of vocational pedagogy in Technical/ Vocational teacher education program. The paper recommended that (1) the federal government of Nigeria should establish a center for formulating best practices in Technical /Vocational education (2) the Federal Government should develop a national standard for Technical? Vocational Education program (3) TVE teacher education program should be designed in a manner that supports effective vocational pedagogy and (4) that assessment should emphasize creativity and social skills.

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Published

2023-09-25

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2016): JOURNAL OF ASSOCIATION OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATORS OF NIGERIA (JAVTEN)

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