Improving the Performance of Students of Metalwork Technology towards the Attainment of NEEDS objectives

Abstract

This study was designed to identity strategies for improving the performance of metal work technology students of technical colleges towards attainment of NEEDS (government reform agenda) objective. Three research questions and 3 hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A 28 item questionnaire was developed and used to collect data from respondentsconsisting of 12 teachers and 82 student of technical colleges in Niger state.The data was analysed using frequency count; mean and t-test statistics. The study revealed that both the teachers and students share similar view towards the majority of the items. It was therefore recommended among others that a well-equippedworkshop with tool, materials and machine tools should be provide as a result of collaboration between government and private enterprises;utilisation of current information through the use of internet should be encouraged by the teachers and that use of models and instructional aids in teaching of metal work should be emphasized by the teachers.