ASSESSMENT OF THE PROVISION AND UTILIZATION OF FACILITIES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICS IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES IN ONDO STATE.
This paper, titled “Assessment of the Provision and Utilization of Facilities for Teaching and Learning Motor Vehicle Mechanics in Technical Colleges in Ondo State,” aims to evaluate the availability and utilization of facilities for motor vehicle mechanics education in these colleges.
The specific objectives include assessing the extent of facility availability, the extent of their utilization, identifying factors affecting their provision and utilization, and proposing strategies for effective management. The research employed a descriptive survey-type method, targeting motor vehicle mechanics trade teachers in technical colleges across Ondo State. A total of 50 motor vehicle mechanics trade teachers were sampled, with 5 teachers randomly selected from 10 technical colleges in Ondo State. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using mean scores and t-tests to determine the significance of the findings.
Findings from the study revealed a high level of agreement on the availability of facilities, with a grand mean of 3.36, indicating that technical colleges are reasonably well-equipped. However, there is a notable disparity in the effective utilization of these facilities, with a grand mean of 2.30, suggesting significant room for improvement. Factors impacting provision and utilization, such as funding, administrative support, and timely procurement, received high levels of agreement (grand mean of 3.30). Strategies to address these challenges, including increased funding, regular maintenance, infrastructure upgrades, and curriculum alignment, were supported by respondents, with a grand mean of 3.10.
It is recommended that stable policies be implemented to ensure consistent facility provision, comprehensive data collection to support adequate facility execution, and increased government efforts in funding and timely completion of facility-related projects. These measures are essential for enhancing the quality of motor vehicle mechanics education and ultimately improving student outcomes.
Keywords: Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Teaching and Learning, Provision, Utilization and Facilities
