Publication Information
Journal: NAU Journal of Technology and Vocational Education
Volume: 5 (2020)
EFFECT OF COMPUTER ASSISTED INSTRUCTION ON THE RETENTION ABILITY OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE STUDENTS IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE WORK IN ENUGU STATE
Okoye, K. R. E
kelechireokoye@yahoo.com Vocational Education Department, Electrical/Electronics Technology Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Agbo, Nnaemeka Martin
agbo123n@gmail.com Vocational Education Department, Electrical/Electronics Technology Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
This study investigated effect of Computer Assisted Instruction on the retention
ability of technical college students in Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Work in Enugu State. A research question and a null hypothesis guided the study.
Quasi experimental research design was adopted for the study. The sample used
for the study consisted of 22 NTC II students made up of 14 males and 8 females.
Purposive sampling technique was used to select two schools from Udi and Enugu
education zones. An intact class was used in each of the schools which were tagged
experimental and control group respectively. The instrument used for data
collection was a 50 objective questions developed by the researcher which was
administered as pre-test, post-test and delayed post-test to the experimental and
control groups respectively. Pearson correlation coefficient formula was used to
establish the reliability of the instrument which yielded 0.81 coefficient reliability.
The research question was answered using mean scores whereas the hypothesis
was analyzed using ANCOVA. The mean scores and ANCOVA were calculated
using SPSS version 20. The findings showed that CAI significantly increased the
students’ retention ability. In view of the finding, it was recommended among
others that CAI should be formally adopted in technical colleges, secondary and
vocational schools for instruction in Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work
to improve retention ability of students.
ability of technical college students in Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Work in Enugu State. A research question and a null hypothesis guided the study.
Quasi experimental research design was adopted for the study. The sample used
for the study consisted of 22 NTC II students made up of 14 males and 8 females.
Purposive sampling technique was used to select two schools from Udi and Enugu
education zones. An intact class was used in each of the schools which were tagged
experimental and control group respectively. The instrument used for data
collection was a 50 objective questions developed by the researcher which was
administered as pre-test, post-test and delayed post-test to the experimental and
control groups respectively. Pearson correlation coefficient formula was used to
establish the reliability of the instrument which yielded 0.81 coefficient reliability.
The research question was answered using mean scores whereas the hypothesis
was analyzed using ANCOVA. The mean scores and ANCOVA were calculated
using SPSS version 20. The findings showed that CAI significantly increased the
students’ retention ability. In view of the finding, it was recommended among
others that CAI should be formally adopted in technical colleges, secondary and
vocational schools for instruction in Electrical Installation and Maintenance Work
to improve retention ability of students.
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computer-assisted packages on the performance of senior secondary
students in mathematics in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. American
International Journal of Contemporary Research 2(7). Retrieved on Nov.
20, 2014 from www.aijcrnet.com
Auwal, A. (2013). Effects of teaching method on retention of agricultural science
knowledge in senior secondary schools of Bauchi Local Government Area,
Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Technology Educational
Research. Vol 4, 63-69. www.academicjournals.org/IJSTER
Chika, J. G (2008): “Information and communication technology (ICT) as a vital
tool in the education sector reform in Nigeria”, Nigeria Journal of
Sociology in Education (NJSE) 2 (2), 182-190.
Daso, P. O. (2012).Vocational and technical education in Nigeria: Issues, problems
and prospects’ dimensions (IPP). Journal of Educational and Social
Research, 2 (9). Doi:10.5901/jesr.2012.v2n9p23
Emovon, I, Kareem, B. & Adeyeri, M. K. (2010). Power generation in Nigeria;
Problems and solutions. A Conference Paper.
Federal Republic of Nigeria (2014). National Policy on education, Lagos: NERDC
press.
Karper, C., Robinson, E. H. & Casado-Kehoe, M. (2005). Computer-assisted
instruction and academic achievement in counselor education. Journal of
Technology in Counselling, 4 (1). Retrieved October 2014 from
http://jtc.colstate.edu/Vol4_1/Karper/Karper.htm
Olatunde, A. A (2011). Why candidates fail in public examinations: A paper
presented at the National Business and Technical Examinations Board
(NABTEB)at the Federal ministry of education national stakeholders
consultative meeting on improving performance in public examinations at
the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja.
Orjika, M. O. (2012). Effect of computer assisted instruction packages on
secondary school students’ achievement and interest in Biology.
Unpublished M.Sc Thesis, Department of Science Education Department,
UNIZIK, Awka.
Nworgu, B.G (2015). Educational research; Basic issues & methodology. : Nssukka,
Nigeria: University Trust Publishers.
Prosser, C. A., & Allen, C. R (1925). Vocational education in a democracy. New York:
Century Company.
Safo, A.D., Ezenwa, V.I, & Wushishi, D.I., (2013). Effects of computer assisted
instructional package on junior secondary school students’ achievement and
retention in geometry in Minna Niger State, Nigeria. International Journal of
Humanities and Social Science Invention, 2(5), 69-74. www.ijhssi.org [retrieved
October 8, 2018]
Sambo, A.S, Garba, B, Zarma, I. H. & Gaji, M. M. (2010). Electricity generation and the
present challenges in the Nigerian power sector. Energy Commission of Nigeria,
Abuja-Nigeria.
Sylvester, A. (2013). Revitalization of technical education as a panacea for
national development. A paper delivered at the 22nd COREN Engineering
assembly, 20th
-21st August 2013, Owerri.
computer-assisted packages on the performance of senior secondary
students in mathematics in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. American
International Journal of Contemporary Research 2(7). Retrieved on Nov.
20, 2014 from www.aijcrnet.com
Auwal, A. (2013). Effects of teaching method on retention of agricultural science
knowledge in senior secondary schools of Bauchi Local Government Area,
Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Technology Educational
Research. Vol 4, 63-69. www.academicjournals.org/IJSTER
Chika, J. G (2008): “Information and communication technology (ICT) as a vital
tool in the education sector reform in Nigeria”, Nigeria Journal of
Sociology in Education (NJSE) 2 (2), 182-190.
Daso, P. O. (2012).Vocational and technical education in Nigeria: Issues, problems
and prospects’ dimensions (IPP). Journal of Educational and Social
Research, 2 (9). Doi:10.5901/jesr.2012.v2n9p23
Emovon, I, Kareem, B. & Adeyeri, M. K. (2010). Power generation in Nigeria;
Problems and solutions. A Conference Paper.
Federal Republic of Nigeria (2014). National Policy on education, Lagos: NERDC
press.
Karper, C., Robinson, E. H. & Casado-Kehoe, M. (2005). Computer-assisted
instruction and academic achievement in counselor education. Journal of
Technology in Counselling, 4 (1). Retrieved October 2014 from
http://jtc.colstate.edu/Vol4_1/Karper/Karper.htm
Olatunde, A. A (2011). Why candidates fail in public examinations: A paper
presented at the National Business and Technical Examinations Board
(NABTEB)at the Federal ministry of education national stakeholders
consultative meeting on improving performance in public examinations at
the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja.
Orjika, M. O. (2012). Effect of computer assisted instruction packages on
secondary school students’ achievement and interest in Biology.
Unpublished M.Sc Thesis, Department of Science Education Department,
UNIZIK, Awka.
Nworgu, B.G (2015). Educational research; Basic issues & methodology. : Nssukka,
Nigeria: University Trust Publishers.
Prosser, C. A., & Allen, C. R (1925). Vocational education in a democracy. New York:
Century Company.
Safo, A.D., Ezenwa, V.I, & Wushishi, D.I., (2013). Effects of computer assisted
instructional package on junior secondary school students’ achievement and
retention in geometry in Minna Niger State, Nigeria. International Journal of
Humanities and Social Science Invention, 2(5), 69-74. www.ijhssi.org [retrieved
October 8, 2018]
Sambo, A.S, Garba, B, Zarma, I. H. & Gaji, M. M. (2010). Electricity generation and the
present challenges in the Nigerian power sector. Energy Commission of Nigeria,
Abuja-Nigeria.
Sylvester, A. (2013). Revitalization of technical education as a panacea for
national development. A paper delivered at the 22nd COREN Engineering
assembly, 20th
-21st August 2013, Owerri.