The Role of Improvisation in the Effective Teaching and Learning of Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work at Technical College Level

Abstract

Teaching and learning are two activities that are both geared towards the attainment of educational objectives. The attainment of these objectives has been ineffective, simply because of lack of necessary instructional materials, tools and equipment in our technical colleges. This paper therefore focuses attention on the role of improvisation in teaching and learning of motor vehicle mechanics works at technical college level. The paper examined the concept of improvisation, teaching and learning, the need for improvisation in motor vehicle mechanics work, improvisational skills required by the technical teachers as well as selection and use of improvised materials. It was recommend that technical teachers should be encouraged to design and construct prototypes of improvised equipment; States Science and Technical Schools Boards should organize workshop and conferences at least once in a year for technical teachers on improvisation of instructional materials and equipment; and improvisation should be teachers, students and parents concerned so as to reduce the financial burden on government.