Challenges of technical vocational education and training (TVET) and the need for enhanced educational technology in technical schools in Nigeria

Abstract

The paper discussed the challenges of technical vocational education and training (TVET) and the need for enhanced educational technology in technical schools in Nigeria. Concept of TVET, forms of TVET, objective of TVET and the relevance of educational technology to technical schools were discussed in the paper. The challenges of TVET and the need for enhanced educational technology materials in technical schools as a way of exposing students to relevant knowledge and skills required to face the world of work were also discussed. Such material includes the use of video recorded packages and photography machine for training of students in order to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Recommendations were articulated in line with the title of the paper. One of such recommendations was that government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) should show keen interest in TVET by making available fund for provision of technological facilities to enhance effective training and skill acquisition in technical schools in Nigeria. This will help to meet the target of achieving sustainable development goals and also make the graduates of technical colleges self-reliance and relevant in this era of economic depression and unemployment.