Globalizing Vocational and Technical Education Curriculum for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Authors

  • John Ochinyabo Ochedikwu Vocational and Technical Education Department Benue State University, Makurdi-Nigeria
  • Solomon Ukuma Department of Technical Education, College of Education, Katsina-Ala, Nigeria
  • Margaret Enotse Attah School of Vocational Stuudies, College of Advanced and Professional Studies, Makurdi-Nigeria

Abstract

The paper is on globalizing vocational and technical education for sustainable development in Nigeria. The paper examines globalizing vocational technical education curriculum to enhance national growth and productivity in Nigeria. The paper also discussed sustainable scientific and technological development in Nigeria through revamping vocational and technical education and training for sustainable development. Finally, the paper has drawn conclusion with suggestions/recommendations on the need for government to take concrete measures to globalize and upgrade our vocational and technical education skills, techniques, knowledge and attitudes through the leaching/learning of vocational and technical education in our institutions of learning for sustainable development.

DOI: 10.5901/jesr.2013.v3n8p63

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Published

2013-10-03

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Vol. 3 No. 8 (2013): Special Issue - October 2013

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Globalizing Vocational and Technical Education Curriculum for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. (2013). Journal of Educational and Social Research, 3(8), 63. https://www.richtmann.org/journal/index.php/jesr/article/view/1739