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The need to effectively prepare the technological education teacher for quality education in Nigeria for social transformation, self- reliance and economic development

Iteku Johnson Abor

Lecturer, Technical Education Department, College of Education, Warri

E-mail: johnsoniteku@gmail.com

Accepted December 09, 2014

Abstract

The importance of human resource in any organization or nation cannot be overemphasized. This is with the fact that human resource is the most important factor of production. This paper therefore focuses on the need to adequately and effectively prepare the technological teacher for quality education in Nigeria for social transformation, self- reliance and economic development. The paper x-rays the various institutions and programmes meant to prepare the vocational and technology education teacher as well as the objectives of the vocational and technical education as stated in the national policy on education. The paper also tried to expose some of the problems militating against effective preparation of the vocational and technical education teacher. A conclusion of the fact that a well trained vocational and technology teacher will bring about the technological change that we have been yearning. Some suggestions on how to better the situation are also proffered.

Keywords: Technical Education, Vocational, Practical Skills, Teacher, Quality Education, Nigeria