The Role of Technical and Vocational Education in National Development

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Abstract

Education, especially technical and vocational education is central to national development of fast developing countries such as the “Asian Tigers “. In Africa and Nigeria in particular, the adoption of technical and vocational education has not been given environmental recognition. This paper argues that the acquisition of technical and vocational skills education system propelling self reliant development. This paper seeks to understand the role of technical and vocational educations have in national development. The paper examines the problems of technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The paper recommended among others, the following: providing enough facilities and materials for teaching and learning; improvement of the working conditions of teacher and craftsmen so that they will be adequately motivated to stay longer on the job.

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Amuchie A. Austine. 2019. \u201cThe Role of Technical and Vocational Education in National Development\u201d. Global Journal of Human-Social Science - H: Interdisciplinary GJHSS-H Volume 19 (GJHSS Volume 19 Issue H5): .

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Education, especially technical and vocational education is central to national development of fast developing countries such as the “Asian Tigers “. In Africa and Nigeria in particular, the adoption of technical and vocational education has not been given environmental recognition. This paper argues that the acquisition of technical and vocational skills education system propelling self reliant development. This paper seeks to understand the role of technical and vocational educations have in national development. The paper examines the problems of technical and vocational education in Nigeria. The paper recommended among others, the following: providing enough facilities and materials for teaching and learning; improvement of the working conditions of teacher and craftsmen so that they will be adequately motivated to stay longer on the job.

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