Metalwork Technology

Abstract

The study determined information and communication technology competencies required by lecturers for effective teaching of metalwork technology in colleges of education in Lagos State. Three research questions guided the study. Three null hypotheses formulated were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A survey research design was employed for the study. The population for the study was 32 lecturers of computer education. There was no sampling because of the manageable size of the population. Structured questionnaire was developed and used to collect data. Cronbach alpha reliability method was adopted to determine the internal consistency of the questionnaire and a cronbach alpha coefficient of 0.80 was obtained for the questionnaire

Information and communication technologies are the electronic gadgets which supports activities involving the creation, storage, manipulation and communication of information together with their related method, management and application. Information and communication technology according to Surajo and Rislan (2013) is the process of information transfer via technological media, hence, technology here serves as the media used to transfer or communicate the information. Howell and Lundall (2000) stated that ICTs broadly refers to all forms of technology used to create, store, process and use information in it’s various forms (data, voice, image multi-media presentations and other forms including those not get conceived) and which enable, facilitate and support communication. Ede and Olaitan (2009) explained in specific terms that ICTs refers to the convergence of micro – electronics, computers and telecommunications which makes it possible for data, including text video and video to be transmitted anywhere in the world where digital signals can be received. Information and communication technologies therefore refer to the diverse set of technological tools and resources used in instructional planning, delivery and evaluation of metaleork technology in

Limited experience of ICT usage by lecturers of metalwork is part of the problems hampering the application of ICTs in colleges of education in the study area. Lack of adequate search and of access points in the colleges of education in the study area are the major factors inhibiting the use of the ICTs by academic staffs. Observation revealed that lecturers still plan and deliver their lesson using old means such as chalk and board methods which cannot cater for the diverse learning styles. Teachers and ICTs play great facilitative role in teaching-learning process. In order to provide everlasting solutions to the identified problems there is need identify relevant ICT competencies for lecturers of metalwork technology. Competencies can be defined as the combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes or values. International Labour Organization (ILO) (1999) described competency as the knowledge, capabilities, skills and behaviour which someone exhibits in doing his job. Olaitan (2003) explained competency as the knowledge, skills, attitude and judgement which one required in order to perform successfully at a specified proficiency in any given work. Information and communication technology competencies therefore are the knowledge, skills attitude or values required by lecturers of metalwork to utilize diverse of information and communication technologies for teaching