Challenges of Implementation of Technical and Vocational Education Policy in Benue State
Dr. Daniel Momngu Tiough & Emmanuel FanenUpwa
Department of Vocational and Technical Education
Benue State University, Makurdi
Corresponding Author: Dr. Daniel Momngu Tiough
ABSTRACT
This study focused on the assessment of technical and vocational education and training policy implementation in Benue State. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study and the population was 159 respondents. The study utilized the entire population, so there was no sampling. A 15 item structured Technical and Vocational Education Policy Implementation Assessment Questionnaire (TVEPIAQ) was used for data collection. The data collected was analyzed using statistical mean and standard deviation. The analysis of data revealed that: There exist a shortage of professional and experienced technical and vocational teachers, students do not understand the value of technical and vocational education and the government does not adequately fund Technical and Vocational Education programs. Based on this findings, recommendation were made which include: Qualified vocational and technical education teachers should be recruited and posted to all technical schools; students should be made to understand the value and importance of vocational and technical education through adequate vocational guidance and counseling measures; and government should adequately fund vocational and technical education programs.
Keywords: Vocational Education, technical education, policy implementation
