Attitude of Student towards Technical Education: A Developing Apathy

Osuntuyi Edward Olusola and Olojuolawe Rufus Sunday
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Osuntuyi Edward Olusola: Department of Vocational and Industrial Technology Education, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Olojuolawe Rufus Sunday: Department of Vocational and Industrial Technology Education, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 12, 1580-1589

Abstract: This study examines the importance of technical education in the school curriculum as a tool for developing the intellectual and psychomotor capacity of youth, as well as its relation with entrepreneurship education in promoting self-reliance. Additionally, the paper observes the current attitudes of students and teachers towards technical subjects at the secondary school level. Finally, it examines the correlation between students’ enrolment in tertiary institutions and their interests in technical subjects. A qualitative research approach was implemented, using a combination of semi-structured interviews, questionnaire-based surveys, and document analysis. The sample population comprised 50 secondary school students, divided into 2 groups of 25 students each: technical and non-technical. The results of the study indicate that there is a general negative attitude towards technical education among both students and teachers, as well as a discrepancy between student enrolment in tertiary institutions and their interests in technical subjects. The study suggests that there is a need to promote technical education in the school curriculum to foster an appreciation of technical subjects among students and teachers. Moreover, there should be measures in place to support those who are interested in pursuing technical courses in tertiary institutions, to improve enrolment and ensure a more equitable representation of technical subjects in the higher education system.

Date: 2023
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