Innovations in metalwork technology for improve performance of students in Nigerian higher institution for sustainable industrialization.

Abstract

Metalwork technology is an aspect of technical/technology education, which aims at equippingthe learners with saleable skills to be self-reliant, create employment opportunities andcontribute to economic growth and development of a nation. This study therefore, is aimed atdetermining the innovations for improving the performance of metalwork technology students inNigerian higher institutions for sustainable development. Three research questions wereformulated in line with the purposes of the study. The population of the study consists of 106respondents which includes technical instructors and metalwork students. The study adopteddescriptive research design. Questionnaire containing 30 items was used for data collection. Thedata collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The findings revealed thatproject based learning, multi-media based learning, use of automated machines, advancedwelding technique such as spot welding use of robot and laser, among others could improve thestudy of metalwork technology education. The study therefore, recommended among others thatmetalwork technology instructors should attend conferences and seminars regularly to updatetheir knowledge on the innovations technologies in the metalwork field.Keywords: Metalwork, Technology Education, Sustainable Industrialization.