Recently, global trends in technological development have brought about innovations in educational paradigms, thus giving rise to significant adoption of learner-centered and problem-centered approaches with greater potential to impart the next generation of learners compared to a more dominant teacher-centered approach. In view of this, this study presents result of the effects of innovative pedagogy integration in computer craft practices among technical college students in Enugu State, Nigeria. Result shows that innovative pedagogies applied in teaching and learning of computer craft practices were more effective in enhancing learning outcomes than the conventional teaching method. Based on this, the study concludes that computing teachers should become more creative in their day-to-day teaching activities by adopting innovative teaching approaches that can make teaching and learning of computing studies more engaging to learners.
This study is focused on college students’ computer appreciation skills acquired for economic empowerment. The study employed survey research design and was guided by three research questions. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 272 students drawn from three secondary schools out of the seven schools that offer computer studies. Computer Appreciation Skills Acquisition Questionnaire (CASAQ) was instrument used for data collection made up of 29 items with a reliability coefficient of .94, .83 and .96 obtained using Cronbach Alpha reliability test. Results showed that college students are moderately skilled in data processing, spreadsheet and database skill acquisition required for economic empowerment. It was recommended among others that more time be allocated in the timetable of Computer Studies/ICT subject to enable students have enough time for drills and practice that will guarantee quality skills training.
Received: 18 December 2020 / Accepted: 19 March 2021 / Published: 10 May 2021
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