Laboratory facilities in enhancing Teaching and Learning in Electrical and Electronics Trade in Technical Colleges in Ondo State, Nigeria.
This research analyzed the impact of laboratory facilities in enhancing teaching and learning in Electrical and Electronics Trade in Technical Colleges Ondo State. The objectives were to examine the availability of laboratory facilities for electrical and electronic trades, assess the presence of qualified teachers, evaluate the effect of laboratory facilities on student performance, and investigate the utilization of these facilities. Findings revealed a shortage of laboratory facilities, hindering effective teaching and learning. While some schools had sufficient qualified teachers, others did not, with an approximate ratio of 1:1. Respondents indicated that available laboratory materials would be used if provided, suggesting that their proper utilization would enhance student performance. The study involved 907 students and 181 teachers from five government technical colleges, with a sample of 125 respondents (100 students and 25 teachers). Data was collected using a validated and reliable structured questionnaire, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.85 via Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. The study recommended that school management should provide adequate facilities and qualified teachers, limit student admissions to the capacity of available laboratory facilities, and ensure practical competence during teacher recruitment to improve the quality of teaching and student performance.
