Impact of Organization and Administration of Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work Workshop for Improving Skill Acquisition

Stephen Z. Kumazhege; Ibrahim Babaji

doi:10.56741/esl.v3i01.422

Authors

Dr. Stephen Z. Kumazhege
skumazhege@gmail.com
Modibbo Adama University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0976-291X
Ibrahim Babaji Government Science and Technical College

Keywords:

Motor Vehicle, Mechanics Work, Workshop, Skill Acquisition, Technical Colleges

Abstract

The study aims to investigate the organization and administration of the Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work (MVMW) Workshop in Government Science and Technical Colleges in Gombe State, Nigeria, focusing on improving student skill acquisition. The study, which had two research questions and hypotheses, adopted a descriptive survey research design, and the study population comprised 42 administrators (principals, vice principals, senior masters and mistresses, and MVMW Head of Departments) and 21 MVMW teachers, making a total of 63 respondents. Whole population sampling was adopted for the study. A researcher-developed questionnaire collects data, with responses rated on a Likert scale. Descriptive statistics, such as mean and standard deviation, were employed to answer research questions, and a t-test was used to test hypotheses. The findings reveal that the organizational and administrative structures significantly impact skill acquisition in the MVMW Workshop. Administrators and teachers agree on the positive effects of these structures. Recommendations are proposed, emphasizing the need for well-designed organizational layouts, effective administrative systems, and collaborative efforts between administrators and teachers to optimize workshop functionality and enhance student skill development.

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Author Biographies

Dr. Stephen Z. Kumazhege, Modibbo Adama University

is a highly accomplished academician and researcher with extensive expertise in technology education. He is a faculty member in the Technology Education Department at Modibbo Adama University Yola, located in Adamawa State, Nigeria. He completed his doctoral studies, earning a PhD in a specialized area related to technology education. His areas of specialization include instructional design, educational technology, curriculum integration, and teacher professional development. His research interests encompass innovative teaching approaches, technology integration in education, and the impact of technology on learning outcomes. He strives to bridge the gap between academia and industry by fostering collaborations and partnerships that benefit students, educators, and society. (email: skumazhege@gmail.com).

Ibrahim Babaji, Government Science and Technical College

is a teacher and researcher with expertise in Automobile technology education. He is a Head of the Department of Motor Vehicle Mechanics Work at Government Science and Technical College Gombe, located in Gombe State, Nigeria. He is undergoing his M. Tech. program at Modibbo Adama University Yola, Nigeria. His area of specialization is Automobile technology education. His research interests include innovative teaching and learning methods, the increasing complexity of technology in education, technology integration in education, and the impact of technology on the teaching profession. He strives to bridge the gap between practical skill performances and industry collaborations towards partnerships that benefit students, educators, and society. (Email: (babajiibrahim80@gmail.com)

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