The purpose of this study was to investigate the perception of teachers, instructors, and students regarding the introduction of peer tutoring and reciprocal peer tutoring in the teaching and learning of Electrical Installation in technical colleges in Nigeria. The study examined the problems associated with student’s academic performance in Electrical Installation in technical colleges.
The study adopted a basic qualitative design to determine the perceptions of teachers, instructors, and students of Electrical Installation regarding the introduction of peer tutoring and reciprocal peer tutoring in technical colleges in Nigeria. 15 participants took part in the study through personal interviews. The participants consisted of 3 teachers, 3 instructors, and 9 students from three selected colleges. Data collection was done through personal interviews. The interview was designed following the two research questions on which the study was based. The data were analyzed by coding the responses of teachers, instructors, and students.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Background of the Problem
- Problem Statement
- Objectives of the Study
- Assumption
- Research Questions
- Theoretical Framework
- Significance of the Study
- Nature of the Study
- Limitations
- Scope/Delimitations
- Organization of the Study
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Conceptual Review
- Concept of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
- Technical Colleges
- Electrical Installation
- Academic Performance in Electrical Installation
- Factors Influencing Students Academic Performance in Electrical Installation
- Teaching Methods
- Lecture Method
- Summary of Lecture Method
- Peer Tutoring Instructional Technique
- Summary of Peer Tutoring Instructional Technique
- Reciprocal Peer Tutoring Instructional Technique
- Summary of Reciprocal Peer Tutoring Technique
- Review Strategy
- Literature Gap
- Summary of Reviewed Literature
- Chapter 3: Methodology
- Research Design
- Participants Selection
- Instrumentation
- Data Collection Procedures
- Informed Consent
- Procedures for Participation
- Recruitment Procedure
- Procedure for Data Collection
- Interview
- Data storage and documentation
- Data Analysis
- Trustworthiness
- Internal Validity
- Triangulation
- Member checking
- Control of Extraneous Variables
- External Validity
- Ethnical Consideration
- Confidentiality
- Summary of Methodology
- Chapter 4: Findings
- Technical Colleges
- Teacher Instructional Methods
- Analysis Setting
- Demographics Layout
- Analysis Layout
- Analysis of Research Question 1
- Analysis of Research Question 2
- Coded Transcripts for Research Question 1
- Coded Transcripts for Research Question 2
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this thesis is to introduce and investigate the effectiveness of peer tutoring and reciprocal peer tutoring techniques in technical colleges in Nigeria, specifically within the context of electrical installation and maintenance training. The study aims to understand the impact of these teaching methods on student academic performance.
- Effectiveness of Peer Tutoring and Reciprocal Peer Tutoring in Technical Education
- Impact of Different Teaching Methods on Student Academic Performance in Electrical Installation
- Factors Influencing Student Success in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET)
- Analysis of Teaching Practices in Nigerian Technical Colleges
- Assessment of the Applicability of Peer-Learning Strategies in a Nigerian Context
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter 1: Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the entire thesis. It introduces the problem of student academic performance in electrical installation within Nigerian technical colleges, outlining the research's objectives, research questions, and the theoretical framework guiding the study. It also details the methodology's limitations and scope, defining the study's boundaries and focusing on the specific context of peer tutoring and reciprocal peer tutoring methods. The significance of the research lies in its potential to improve teaching practices and student outcomes in TVET programs across Nigeria.
Chapter 2: Literature Review: This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature related to technical and vocational education and training (TVET), focusing specifically on the effectiveness of various teaching methods, including peer tutoring and reciprocal peer tutoring, in improving student outcomes. It explores the existing research on student performance in electrical installation, analyzing the factors that influence learning in this field. The chapter also identifies gaps in the current research that the study aims to address, setting the context for the thesis's original contribution to the field. The detailed examination of teaching methodologies, specifically contrasting traditional lecture-based methods with peer-learning strategies, forms a crucial basis for the study's empirical investigation.
Chapter 3: Methodology: This chapter meticulously outlines the research design and methodology employed in the study. It describes the selection of participants (teachers and students in Nigerian technical colleges), the instrumentation used for data collection (interviews, potentially other methods), and the procedures for data analysis. The chapter addresses ethical considerations, ensuring the protection of participants' confidentiality, and addresses validity and reliability concerns, thereby outlining the strategies employed to ensure the trustworthiness of the research findings. The detailed description of data collection and analysis methods is crucial in demonstrating the rigor and transparency of the research process.
Chapter 4: Findings: This chapter presents the findings of the research study, analyzing the data collected to answer the research questions outlined in Chapter 1. It reports on the observations made regarding teaching methods in Nigerian technical colleges, particularly the prevalence and effectiveness of different instructional techniques. The analysis is likely to compare the effectiveness of traditional and peer-based learning strategies, focusing on their impact on student academic performance in electrical installation. Detailed data from interviews and any other chosen methods would be analyzed here, drawing conclusions about the impact of the studied teaching methods.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Peer tutoring, reciprocal peer tutoring, technical vocational education and training (TVET), electrical installation, academic performance, teaching methods, Nigeria, student success, qualitative research, empirical study.
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What is the main topic of this research?
This research investigates the effectiveness of peer tutoring and reciprocal peer tutoring techniques in improving student academic performance in electrical installation and maintenance training within Nigerian technical colleges.
What are the key objectives of the study?
The primary objective is to determine the impact of peer tutoring and reciprocal peer tutoring methods on student academic performance in electrical installation. The study also aims to analyze teaching practices in Nigerian technical colleges and assess the applicability of peer-learning strategies in a Nigerian context.
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Chapter 1 introduces the research problem, outlines the objectives and research questions, details the theoretical framework, and describes the scope, limitations, and significance of the study. It sets the context for the entire research project.
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Chapter 2 provides a comprehensive review of existing literature related to TVET, focusing on the effectiveness of various teaching methods, including peer tutoring and reciprocal peer tutoring, and their impact on student performance in electrical installation. It identifies gaps in existing research.
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Chapter 3 details the research design, participant selection, data collection methods (interviews and potentially others), data analysis procedures, and ethical considerations. It addresses issues of validity, reliability and trustworthiness.
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Chapter 4 presents the research findings, analyzing data to answer the research questions. It reports on observations about teaching methods in Nigerian technical colleges and compares the effectiveness of traditional and peer-based learning strategies.
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Key words include peer tutoring, reciprocal peer tutoring, TVET, electrical installation, academic performance, teaching methods, Nigeria, student success, qualitative research, and empirical study.
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- Quote paper
- Dr. Timothy Okpeku Oziegbe (Author), 2022, Introducing Peer Tutoring and Reciprocal Peer Tutoring in Colleges in Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1350152
