FACTORS MILITATING AGAINST THE PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN APPLIED ELECTRICITY IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN BAYELSA STATE

Until recently applied electricity technical education was meant for those who could not cope effectively with conventional academic pursuits.  In Nigeria today, applied electricity technical education had become a thing of National Interest because it has been realized that it has efficacy in producing the dreamed and desired manpower for the nation.  It was on this stand that the researcher looked at the factors militating against the performance of Applied Electricity in technical colleges in Bayelsa state.

Thirty Technical Teachers were randomly sampled; research questions guided the study.  Data were collected and analyzed.  Based on the finding, it was discovered that lack of funds, teaching and learning facilities and obsolete curriculum affect the performance of Applied Electricity students, conclusion were made and recommendations proffered there after.

Title page i

Certificate ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgement iv

Abstract v

Table of contents vi

1.1 Background of the Study 1

1.2 Statement of the problem 4

1.3 Purpose of the study 5

1.4 Significance of the study 6

1.5 Research question 7

1.6 Delimitation 7

1.7 Assumption of the study 8

2.1 Training Facilities and Equipment 10

2.2 Economy as it Affect Teaching

Applied Electricity Studies 11

2.3 Skilled Manpower Requirements for Industrial growth 13

2.4 Importance of the Current NBTE 15

2.5 Product of Technical Colleges 18

2.6 Summary of Literature Review 20

3.1 The Design 21

3.2 The Area of Study 21

3.3 Population 22

3.4 Sample of the Study 22

3.5 Sample Technique 23

3.6 Instrument for Data Collection 24

3.7 Validity of the Instrument 24

3.8 Reliability of the Instrument 24

3.9 Method of Data Collection 25

3.10 Method of Data Analysis 26

Presentation and Analysis of Data 27

5.1 Summary 35

5.2Implication of Study37

5.3 Conclusion 39

5.4 Recommendation 42