Strategies for Improving the Implementation of Motor Vehicle Mechanics Programme in Technical Colleges in Niger State and FCT Abuja

Abstract

This study was designed to identify the strategies for improving the implementation of Motor Vehicle Mechanics programme in technical colleges. Specifically the study was aimed at identifying the teaching techniques employed by motor vehicle mechanics teachers and the motivating factors to motor vehicle mechanics teachers in technical colleges. Two (2)) hypotheses were formulated to guide this study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire containing 24 items was developed by the researcher and used to collect the required data for the study from 59 respondents. Data collected were analyzed using Frequency count, Mean, Standard Deviation and t-test. The findings of the study revealed that motor vehicle mechanics teachers in technical colleges employed teaching strategies such as the use of demonstration method in teaching practical etcetera. Motivating factors such as promotion of motor vehicle mechanics teachers to the next rank as at when due and provision of regular in-service training for motor vehicle mechanics teachers to update and upgrade their knowledge are required. Based on these findings conclusions and recommendations made.