Effective Teaching and Learning in Technical Colleges: Challenges of Technical Drawing.

Abstract

This study was conducted to identify the effective teaching and learning in technical colleges:  challenges of technical drawing. The study adopted descriptive survey research design guided by four research questions which were formulated to guide the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection and the instrument was validated by experts in the field of technical drawing to ensure it was in line with the purpose of the study. Random sampling technique was used to select the population size. Also eighty five (85) questionnaire instruments were administered to the respondents who formed the population of the study through the help of the research assistants. The questionnaires were filled and returned them to the researcher and data collected was presented in percentage tables. The study revealed among others that most technical teachers use traditional methods during teaching and learning of technical drawing instead of practical, which enhances the students’ performance. Also, the provision of adequate standard drawing tables, set-square, t-square, good learning environment etc. makes students learn technical drawing better and easier. Study also revealed among others that the students’ interests are positive and usually very high when drawing materials and equipment are available and adequate. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations were made.

Keywords: Effective Teaching, Teaching and Learning, Technical Drawing, Technical Colleges