Authors : Beatrice Ekwutosi Oluah, Chiamaka Adaobi Chukwuone, Grace E. Ibems, Ifeoma Ngozi Dimelu and Anowai Chinwe Christiana
Abstract: The study focused on the prospects and challenges of learning clothing construction skills using Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Technical Colleges in Anambra State, Nigeria. The study specifically focused on the benefits of using ICT in teaching and learning clothing construction skills, the problems encountered in using ICT to teach and learn clothing construction skills and the strategies towards enhancing the use of ICT in teaching and learning of clothing construction skills in Anambra State. Survey design was used for the study. A sample of 65 (50 students and 15 Home Economics teachers) were used. Questionnaire was used for data collection while t-test was used to analyze the hypothesis. The study identified the benefits and challenges of learning clothing construction skills using ICT in technical colleges in Anambra State. The result shows that ICT has serious positive impact in learning of clothing construction skills by the student. Some strategies were also identified to enhance the use of ICT in teaching and learning clothing construction. These measures if implemented will make the learning of clothing construction skills in technical colleges in Anambra State effective and meet global best practices.
Beatrice Ekwutosi Oluah, Chiamaka Adaobi Chukwuone, Grace E. Ibems, Ifeoma Ngozi Dimelu and Anowai Chinwe Christiana, 2019. Prospects and Challenges of Learning Clothing Construction Skills Using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Technical Colleges in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 14: 1357-1364.