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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Technical Education

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This chapter provides a brief background as to why the researcher has chosen to do this study. The problem is stated and the purpose of the study is outlined. In addition, the basic questions to be researched are stated; assumptions upon which the success of the study is dependent are also stated. The researcher also seeks to show the limitations of the study and have included definitions for some of the more important terms whose meanings need to be clarified for the purpose of this study. 1.1Background of the study According to the California department of Education (n.d.) Agricultural Science curriculum is designed to prepare middle grade students for successful transition from school to work. It is an academic and vocational preparation …show more content…

According to Arowolo & Ibrahim (2010) the problem faced by technical education institutions is a difficult one. Over the years, the misconception of technical education has been enormous so that one can hardly get a generally accepted definition. Technical education was seen as a career for the less than average students since it does not require much academic work. The impression given by the general public is that the career is meant for those who are unable to forge ahead with a normal academic programme in a school system. Potential young trainees are not attracted into technical jobs because of the sector’s historically poor image. Vocational and technical education has had a chequered history. Given its humble beginnings, this aspect of education was misunderstood by educators in the larger society. Conceptually, educators could hardly differentiate between the terms vocational and technical education, while the wider society had been led to believe that vocational education is for those who are incapable of pursuing academic …show more content…

Ogwo & Oranu (2006) in Arowolo & Ibrahim (2010) are of the view that the recentness of Agriculture technical education in comparison to the flourishing liberal education has created some misconception among the populace about the need for such education; some think this type of education is for the less intelligent as a result it is inferior to the general/liberal education. In Guyana, Formal Technical and Vocational Education and Training evolved from the introduction of technical subjects in the primary school curriculum. Technical subjects such as Woodwork, School Gardening, Home Economics, Needlework and Bookbinding were taught. At that time exposure to primary education was accepted as preparation for employment. This level of education, therefore, was a form of Vocational Education. Persons who had successfully completed their primary education were able to gain employment in a wide range of low-level occupations. Between 1890 and 1958 the expansion of the plantations and the introduction of new industries such as mining, timber, rice, fishing and shipbuilding increased the demand for skilled personnel at all

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