FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF ELECTRICAL ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN GOMBE STATE

Abstract

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to analyse the factors militating against the effective teaching of electrical/electronic technology in technical colleges in Gombe State. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. Proportionate stratified random sampling was used to arrive at the total sample of 287 respondents. Data were collected using structured questionnaire, which was based on four points rating scale. Experts from Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, validated the instrument. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was computed to be 0.92 using Cronbach Alpha formula for determining internal consistency. The data collected were analyzed using arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and t-test to test the hypotheses. The findings revealed among others that inadequacy of training facilities, and nonchalant attitudes of the students towards the study of electrical/electronic cause setback to the effective teaching of the course. All the null-hypotheses were accepted. Recommendations were made which includes the following among others that all stakeholders should contribute in proving training facilities; refresher courses like train- the- trainer programme, seminars and workshops for teachers of electrical/electronic should be organized periodically to ensure effective teaching of the trade and paying visits to industries and well equipped organizations is a very important way that could enable the students to pick up interest in the study of the trade. During excursions, they see, touch, and ask questions and even practice. From excursions, students may see projects that they may wish to construct or improve upon.