Publication Information
Journal: NAU Journal of Technology and Vocational Education
Volume: 1 (2014-2016)
MANAGERS' RATING OF CURRICULUM STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING SCHOOL-INDUSTRY LINKAGE IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE
Ibik, Helen Ifeyinwa
Dept of Vocational Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Okolocha, C.C
Dept of Vocational Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
This study was undertaken to determine managers' rating of curriculum strategies for
improving school-industry linkage in vocational education in tertiary institutions in Anambra
state. A research question and one hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the
study. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was
389 managers of industries located at Awka, Nnewi and Onitsha. There was no sampling
because the population size was manageable. A 4-point scale validated questionnaire
containing 10 items with reliability coefficient of 0.78 was used to collect data for the study.
Mean ratings and standard deviation were used to answer the research question, while
analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test the null hypothesis. Findings showed that
managers of industries considered curriculum strategies important for improving schoolindustry linkage in vocational education in tertiary institutions. The researcher recommended
among others that vocational institutions and curriculum designer should collaborate with
industry in curriculum design for more quality content and effective program implementation
improving school-industry linkage in vocational education in tertiary institutions in Anambra
state. A research question and one hypothesis tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the
study. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was
389 managers of industries located at Awka, Nnewi and Onitsha. There was no sampling
because the population size was manageable. A 4-point scale validated questionnaire
containing 10 items with reliability coefficient of 0.78 was used to collect data for the study.
Mean ratings and standard deviation were used to answer the research question, while
analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test the null hypothesis. Findings showed that
managers of industries considered curriculum strategies important for improving schoolindustry linkage in vocational education in tertiary institutions. The researcher recommended
among others that vocational institutions and curriculum designer should collaborate with
industry in curriculum design for more quality content and effective program implementation
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development in Nigeria. In Eze, T.I & Esomonu, N.P.M. (Eds.) Social and
economic implications of vocational and technical education for technological
development in Nigeria. Umunze: Research and Publication Unit, Federal College
of Education (Technical).
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institutional capacities and gaps. New York: Brace and World Inc.
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Retrieved on 16th January 2009, from http://www.jan.ucenau.edu.
King, I. (1994). Means of strength relationship between vocational-technical education
and industrial sector. In Anyakoha, E. U. and Osuala, E. C. (eds.)
Vocational/technical education and technological growth. Nsukka: Nigeria
vocation association publication.
Lucas, B. (2012). How to teach vocational education: A theory of vocational pedagogy.
Owerri: New African Publishing Co Limited.
Mbata, A. (1990). Towards a more effective manpower training and development in the
field of technical education. Journal of Technical Education.2(2), 1-5.
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education in the face of global economic crises in Nigeria. Unizik Orient Journal of
Education. 5(2), 8-14
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Okoro, O. M. (2000). Programme evaluation in education. Obosi: Pacific Press