TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS AND CURRICULUM DELIVERY IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC EDUCATION: LEVELS OF IMPLEMENTATION IN RIVERS STATE.

Abstract

This study investigated the extent of implementation of technological innovations in curriculum delivery in electrical/electronic education in Rivers State. A survey research design was used for the study. Two research questions guided the study. The population of the study was 160 students and lecturers randomly selected for 4 tertiary institutions in Rivers State (80 students, 80 lecturers).The instrument tagged “Level of implementation of technological innovations in electrical/electronic education in Rivers State (LITIEE)” was used for the data collection, designed by the researcher in the modified 4-point likert scale, and was validated by experts. The study revealed that there is low level of Implementation of technological innovations in curriculum delivery in electrical/electronic education in Rivers state. The following recommendation were made among others; State government, tertiary institutions in Rivers State should make policies that will improve the use of technological tools in curriculum delivery including addressing the various challenges identified that are inhibiting full the full implementations. The government, tertiary institutions in Rivers State as well as private sector should also initiate and support the acquisition, installation and maintenance of digital technology equipments and facilities.