INFLUENCE OF GENDER ON ENROLLMENT ATTITUDE AND SKILL ACQUISITION OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC STUDENTS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN NIGER STATE

Abstract

This study examined the Influence of gender on enrollment attitude and skill acquisition of electrical and electronics students in technical colleges in niger state. The study made use of descriptive research design method. A self-structured questionnaire was the main instrument of data collection. The study makes use of one hundred respondents. The finding of the study shows thatgender of students significantly affect their enrollment into electrical and electronic courses. This is because electrical and electronic course is generally considered as field of specialty of a specific gender, such that other gender that endeavor into the field is lowly considered. The study also indicates that attitude could make or mar the outcome of students learning process more productive particularly in acquisition of electrical and electronic skills. The positive influence of attitude on performance in electrical and electronic skill acquisition could be traced to the adoption of practical approach in teaching the students. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended that Government and NGO should work hand in hand to ensure equal gender representation in electrical and electronic field in the country tertiary institution, Government and NGOs should build and equip demonstration technical workshops within the premises of all technical colleges in Nigeria. This will enhance the teaching of electrical and electronic related course and foster students interest in the course and that Professional bodies and government should organize workshops, seminars and short courses whereby well informed science educators will be educated on the need for gender balance in choice of science subjects.