Competencies Required by Students in Technology and Vocational Education for Sustainable Development in Secondary Education in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Edwin Chizoba Isani PhD Department of Vocational Education, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria Author
  • Salihu Sarah Department of Vocational Education, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola Author

Keywords:

technology and vocational education, Sustainable development

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the competencies required by the students in technology and vocational education for sustainable development in secondary education in Adamawa State. In doing this, two research questions were raised to guide the study based on the objectives. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study covered the entire five education zone in Adamawa State. Data collection was done using a questionnaire administered to 460 teachers in the area of study. It was found that technology and vocational education teachers require competencies in technology and vocational education skills. It is therefore recommended that: (1) a workshop should be organized for technology teachers to enable them to acquire competencies in this area. (2) Training on competencies in vocational skills for sustainable development should be provided to teachers for the acquisition of the competencies identified. 

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Published

2015-12-31

How to Cite

Competencies Required by Students in Technology and Vocational Education for Sustainable Development in Secondary Education in Adamawa State, Nigeria . (2015). International Journal of Agriculture and Home Economics Education, 2(1), 46-52. https://ijvocter.com/ijahee/article/view/17

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