International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue XI, November 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

An Analysis and Application of Charles Allen Prosser’s Theories for Functional and Quality Technical and Vocational Education in Nigeria

Prof. Titus I. Eze, Sylvester Chukwutem Onwusa (PhD)
Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

Abstract: The development of any nation exclusively depends on effective participation of her indigenous skilled technical manpower accessible for enhancing the quality of life of her citizenry. This state of affairs can be attained by improvement on the infrastructures and facilities in institution of learning with the aim of exposing students’ for labour market. Thus this will enable students after graduation to participate and tackle the needs of the industries. This paper therefore was designed to look at an analysis and application of Charles Allen Prosser’s theories for functional and quality technical and vocational education in Nigeria. In accordance with the concept of lifelong education, one of the major roles of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) is to develop individuals with high technical skills as desired in the industries in this present technological age. This paper discussed exhaustively the conceptual clarification of technical and vocational education, brief history of Charles Allen Prosser’s, Charles Prosser’s philosophy defined, an analysis of Charles Allen Prosser’s theories and implications in TVE, In addition, Charles Allen Prosser’s for functional and quality TVE, relevant of Prosser’s theories in TVE. Obviously, Prosser’s life was dedicated to the promotion of technical and vocational education programmes and inculcation of similar principles into the curriculum. Thus it was recommended that the government should build functionary workshops, laboratories and libraries to enhance the teaching and learning in technical and tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Also, the government should train qualified teachers and experts to operate the complex machines and equipment. Consequently, every technical and vocational educator responsible for programmes of instruction, should uphold the Prosser’s theories for functional and quality technical and vocational education. They should endeavour to make serious efforts to implement them in teaching and learning practical in the workshop(s). This could provide self-employment, job creation among the youths as well as promote sustainable technological development of the nation.

Keywords: Charles Allen Prosser’s Theories, Functional, Quality, Technical and Vocational Education

I. INTRODUCTION

It is generally believed that one of the major parameters for measuring a country’s economic growth, development and self-reliance is the extent of the country’s development in vocational and technical education. Thus the neglect of vocational and technical education has social implications as it rub the nation of the contributions the graduates would make on national development.