In-Service Training Needs of Introductory Technology Teachers of Secondary Schools in Kebbi State

Abstract

This study was designed to identify the in service training needs of introductory technology teachers of secondary schools in Kebbi State. A total of 64 technical teachers teaching introductory technology were involved. Three research questions and two hypotheses were formulated and tested. The likert-type scale was used for the analysis of the result with 0.5-2.49 as very low/no importance/performance/ in - service need used to answer the research questions. The hypotheses were tested at p, 0.05 level of significance at 60 degrees of freedom. The results indicated that the teachers (I) needed all the listed competencies at a high level (2) posses varying degrees of competence, and (3) need in-service training in all the identified competencies. The t-test shows no significant difference in 10 categories and indicated a significance difference in category C (Technical Drawing). The study concluded that an adequately planned and implemented in service programme that is based on the findings of the study will equip introductory technology teachers with necessary skills and knowledge needed to teach the course effectively.