Challenges of 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 waymof exposing students to relevant knowledge and skills m required to face the world of work were also discussed in the paper, such as the use of video recorded packages and photography machine for training of students in order to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Conclusion and 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 with a view to meet the target of achieving sustainable development goals 2016- 2030 and particularly make the products of technical colleges self reliance and relevant as they move into the world of work after graduation especially in this era of economic depression and unemployment.