ASSESSMENT OF PROVISION AND UTILIZATION OF FACILITIES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING OF MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN NIGER STATE

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to assess the provision and utilization of facilities for teaching and learning of motor vehicle mechanics in technical colleges in Niger state. Four research questions and one hypothesis were formulated and guided the study. Descriptive research survey was used for this study. The study was carried out in technical colleges in Niger State. The population for the study consists of 80 respondents comprising 10 principals and 70 MVM teachers. There was no sampling since the population was small and manageable. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The instrument that was used for the data collection was administered to the respondents by the researcher and three research assistant in the study area. Data collected was analyzed using mean and standard deviation for the research questions and t-test was used to test hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. From the Findings, the study among others shows the Toolboxes (comprising a set of flat, ring, half-round, and triangular files), Ball peen hammer, Hacksaws with extra blades, 300mm engineer rule socket spanners sets, with extension (6-32) open and flat spanners. The findings of the study among others shows the Micrometer 0.25mm, 25-50mm, 50-75mm internal and external, Compressor (3phase motor-driven type complete with a spray gun, grease, hose). Finding also revealed that there was no significant difference in the responses of Principals and MVM teachers on the level of availability of facilities for teaching and learning motor vehicle mechanics in technical colleges in Niger state. Based on the findings, the study concludes that school facilities remained one essential factor in the realization of the goals of education in Nigeria. This is because of its great role on teaching and learning process cut across the provision of essential services such as instructional facilities, infrastructural facilities, ICT materials and a conducive school physical environment. The study therefore recommends that policies implementation on facilities should be made stable in respect of any change of government and provision of adequate Data to enable proper and adequate implementation of available facilities among other.