Lecturers’ Perception on the Extent of Research Recommendations Implementation for the Development of Technical Vocational Education and Training Programmes in Rivers State Universities

Abstract

This study examined Lecturers’ perception on the extent of research recommendations implementation for Technical and Vocational Education and Training development in Rivers State universities. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised 33 Technical and Vocational Education lecturers in Rivers State Universities. Due to small population size, there was no sampling. Self-made survey questionnaire instrument was used to elicit information from respondents. The instrument was subjected to reliability using Cronbach Alpha reliability Coefficient method. The reliability coefficient established was .84. Copies of the instrument were administered and retrieved by the researcher on the spot. Mean with Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test statistical tool was used to test the hypotheses. Mean score ?3.00 was disagreed while Mean score ?3.00 was agreed. It was found among others that lecturers perceive that research recommendations are not implemented as expected towards the development of infrastructure, curriculum and staff development in Rivers State universities. Therefore, it was recommended among others that Government should set up a research committee that will look into modern research to adopt relevant recommendations and forward to government for implementations in different sectors.