Approaches for Enhancing Adoption of ICT Resources in Vocational and Technical Education Programmes for Quality Instructional Delivery in Universities

Michael Onwumere, Lilian O. Nwandu, Guma Elish T.

Abstract


The study was centered on the approaches for enhancing adoption of ICT resources in vocation and technical education programmes for quality instructional delivery in Universities in Abia state, Nigeria.  A descriptive research design was used for the study. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were posed; tested at 0.05 level of significance. The target population consisted of 117 Vocational and Technical Education lecturers drafted from the 2 Public Universities in Abia state, Nigeria (i. e - MOUAU and ABSU), while  there was no sampling carried out because of the manageable size of the population; hence the whole population was used as the sample. A self-structured questionnaires titled: Measures for Effective Adoption of ICT Resources Questionnaire (MEAIRQ) was developed, validated and used for the study. The internal consistency reliability of the instruments was calculated using Cronbach’s Alpha procedure and reliability estimate of 0.82 was obtained for MEAIRQ.  The instruments were made up of a total of 20 content items, 10 items each in both session. It adopted a four point modified type scale model of 4 (Strongly Agreed), 3 (Agreed), 2 (Disagreed) and 1 (Strongly Disagreed). The questionnaires were administered by hand with the help of 7 trained research assistants and all the copies were returned. The data obtained from data collection were analyzed using mean and standard to answer the research questions and t-test for the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results identified several self-help approaches and governmental approaches that could be used for enhancing adoption of ICT resources in vocation and technical education programmes for quality instructional delivery in Universities. However, the study recommended among others that VTE lecturers should be given more and necessary training in ICT usage so that they become familiar with modern pedagogy of imparting knowledge and skills.


Full Text:

PDF

References


Ahmed, Hassan M. S., (2010). Hybrid E-Learning Acceptance Model: Learners Perceptions. Decision Sciences Journal of Innovation Education, Vol.8, No.2, pp.313-346

Adebayo. O (2005). Technical and vocational education for national transformation. Proceedings of 1st ASUP Zone D National Conference held at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana pp.21-37.

De Watteville and Gilbert (2015. Integrating technology into K-12 teaching and learning: Current knowledge gaps and recommendations for future research. Educational technology research and development, 55(3), 223-252.

Hadullo, K., Oboko, R., and Omwenga, E. (2018). Status of e-learning quality in Kenya: Case of Jomo Kenyatta University of agriculture and technology postgraduate students. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 19(1).

Iloanusi, N. O and Osuagwu, C. C. ICT in Education (2010): Achievements so far in Nigeria. www.eaas-journal.org/survey/userfil...,2010.

Kisanga, D., and Ireson G., (2015). Barriers and strategies on adoption of e-learning in Tanzanian higher learning institutions: Lessons for adopters. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT), 2015, Vol. 11, Issue 2, pp. 126-137

Mohammad, Y., (2006). Factor Influencing the Implementation of ICT in Jigawa States Schools, Nigeria. Unpublished M. Ed. Thesis, University of Ilorin.

Molony, T. (2006). ICT in Developing Countries. Postnote 222. U. K.: Parhamat, 2006. School Learning Theories and Applications. Enugu: Magnet Business Enterprise, 2006.

Mtebe, J. S. and Raisamo, R. (2014). Investigating Perceived Barriers to the Use of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education in Tanzania. The international review of research in open and distributed learning (IRRODL), Vol 15, No: 2

Nawaz, A., and Kundi, G. M., (2010). Demographic Implications for the user Perceptions of E-Learning in Higher Education Institutions of N-W.F.P, Pakistan. The Electronic Journal on Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC) Vol.41, No: 5, 1-17

Nwolu-Elechi O. (2013). Technical and vocational education for national transformation. Proceedings of 1st ASUP Zone D National Conference held at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana pp.21-37.

Nagunwa, T. and Lwoga, E. (2012). Developing eLearning technologies to implement competency based medical education: Experiences from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT), vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 07-21.

Ngimi, H. M., (2013). Opportunities and Challenges of Integrating ICTs in Education Delivery in the Institute of Continuing Education at the Open University of Tanzania. M. ED (APPS) of Open University of Tanzania.

Osito, G. A. T. (2011). Actualization of vocational education management in Nigeria by 2020: Not a mirage. Journal of Science and Management, 1(1), 57-65.

Oluwatumbi O. S. (2015). ICT literacy among vocational and technical education teachers in Kogi State. British Journal of Education 3(5):21-30.

Olugbeko, S. O, and Izu, G. O., (2013). The reality and challenges of E-Learning education in Africa: The Nigerian Experience. International Journal of Humanities and Management Sciences (IJHMS) Vol. 1, No: 3, pp.205 – 209

Olawale, B. A., Jegede J. O. and Olamide, O. O. (2013).Technical and vocational skills depletion in Nigeria and the need for policy intervention. International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education, 5(6), 100 – 109.

Okoye R. and Arimonu M. O. (2016). Technical and vocational education in Nigeria: issues, challenges and a way forward. Journal of Education and Practice 7(3):113-118.

Ssekakubo, G., Suleman, H. and Marsden, G., (2011). Issues of Adoption: Have E-Learning Management Systems Fulfilled their Potential in Developing Countries? In Proceedings of the South African Institute of Computer Scientists and Information Technologists Conference on Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership in a Diverse, Multidisciplinary Environment. Cape Town, South Africa.: ACM New York, NY, USA ©2011, pp. 231–238.

Tarus, J. K., and Gichoya, D., (2015). E-learning in Kenya Universities: Preconditions for Successful Implementation. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries (EJISDC), Vol.66, No: 4, pp. 1-14

Qureshi, I. A, Ilyas Khola, Robina Yasmin, and Michael Whitty (2012). Challenges of implementing e-learning in a Pakistani university. Knowledge Management & E-Learning: An International Journal, Vol.4, No.3. pp. 310-324


Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.