Attitudinal changes towards Vocational & Technical Education; Challenges and Prospects

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) | Volume IV, Issue XI, November 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186

Attitudinal changes towards Vocational & Technical Education; Challenges and Prospects

Abdullahi .S. Mohammed¹, Ibeh .S. Chukwuemeka², Attahiru Illiyasu^3
1,2Technical Services Dept, Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Niger State, Nigeria
³Research and Development, Scientific Equipment Development Institute, Niger State, Nigeria

Abstract – The research was conducted to ascertain level of awareness and attitude of parents, students and the public towards technical and vocational system of education. A sample of 400 students from various secondary schools, 400 parents in the community and 400 private/public employees completed a questionnaire that was designed to validate the study. Percentage scores were used to answer the research questions. Results show that students, parents have exhibits negative attitude towards acquiring skills/knowledge from technical colleges. Only 22.5, 35 % of the students, parents preferred acquiring awards from technical colleges; 77.5, 65 % students, parents preferred their wards to acquire knowledge from university system of education. It was observed that parents with low economical, educational status in the society tend to encourage their wards to undergo Technical and Vocational system of Education. While, students from poor economic background belief that university system of education is meant for the wealthy family. On the basis of these findings, proactive recommendations were made to improve attitudinal change towards technical and vocational system of education.

Keywords: Attitude and attitudinal change, technical and vocational Education

I. INTRODUCTION

It is universally recognized and accepted on the indispensable roles by education in the development of individuals, societies and a country (1). The global acceptance or claim that education is a vital ingredient in all spheres of human endeavors today cannot be over-emphasized. In a personal point of view, it’s the key that opens door to economical, technological, political and social national development. It is referred to the means/road map to bring individuals from ignorance to lamplight; it’s an ever ready training tool in sharpening and transforming the individuals to consistently adjust him/her to the changing world (2). It’s a life –long learning process and an absolute right to every

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