The study was aimed to identify the prospects and challenges of technology education in solving rural industrial problems in Niger state. To carry out this study three research question were formulated and three hypotheses were tested at (0.05) level of significant to guide the study. A 40 – item questionnaire was developed and used to collect data from respondents. The population consists of 70 artisans and 70 technology teachers form selected district (wushishi, lavun, bosso, lapai, katha) of Niger state. The data collected was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and T-test statistics. The findings of this study reveal that local artisans need to be given opportunity to attend workshops, seminars, orientations, monitored by experts, setting of favorable policies for the rural industries, liaising with other industrial organization for partnership, technical institute and professional individuals on standard to be acquired by them, etc. Based on the above therefore, it was recommended among others that: training centers should be established, Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) should liaise with the artisans, technology education institute, professional, and the government in order to standardize the product of the rural industries and compliance with the laid down standard.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Certification iii
Approval iv
Dedication v
Acknowledgements. vi
Table of Contents vii
List of Table x
Abstract xi
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 3
Purpose of Study 4
Significance of the Study 4
Scope of the Study 5
Assumption of the study 5
Research Questions 5
Hypotheses 6
CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
History of technology education 7
Concept of vocational and technology education 13
Prospect of technology education 14
Challenged of technology education 17
Problems hindering rural industries 19
Summary of the review of literature 24
CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
Design of the Study 25
Area of the Study 25
Population of the Study. 26
Sample of the study. 26
Instrument for Data Collection 26
Validation of the Instrument 27
Administration of Instrument 27
Method of Data Analysis 27
Decision Rule 28
CHAPTER IV
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
Research Question 1 29
Research Question 2 30
Research Question 3 31
Findings 36
Discussion of Findings. 37
CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary of the Study 40
Implications of the Studies. 41
Conclusions 41
Recommendations 42
Suggestions for Further Research 42
References 43
Appendices 45
