Perception of Teachers and Administrators on the Teaching Methods Employed in Teaching Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work in Niger State: A Qualitative Approach

Abstract

The study is designed to determine the perception of teachers and administrators on the teaching methods employed in the teaching of Motor Vehicle Mechanics work at technical college level in Niger State. Qualitative research design was adopted for this study. Purposive sampling technique was employed for the selection three MVM teachers and three administrators of technical colleges in Niger State . Semi - structured interview was conducted with the three selected MVM teachers as well as three administrators of technical colleges. The interview was conducted by the researcher and fully recorded using audio recorder (Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive recorder in this case). The interview was fully recorded and played back for clarity. The researcher used con tent analysis technique in order to analyze the data from the interview conducted at the technical colleges. Based on the findings it was concluded that Motor Vehicle Mechanics work teachers at technical college level should adopt the use of teaching methods such as Problem Based Learning, Project Based Learning and Computer Based Instruction. These methods encourage collaboration, self - expression, open - mindedness, problem solving, decision making and self reliance of the students.