Veronica Iyalekhue ABUSOMWAN
Department of Technology and Vocational Education (Home Economics Unit),
Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, Lagos State.
Abstract
The study examined students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) programme on Home Economics students’ practical skills acquisition to promote self-reliance for Industrialization and Innovation in Lagos State. The research was guided by four research questions and a survey research design was adopted for the study. The target population for the study comprised all final year undergraduate students of Home Economics who participated in the SIWES programme from the tertiary institutions offering Home Economics course across Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Lagos state. The sample of 200 students was determined for the study by purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out using a structured questionnaire of 40 items based on a 4-point modified rating scale. Regarding the instrument, the pilot test was done, and it was validated by two experts. The reliability test yielded a reliability coefficient value of 0.82 using Cronbach’s Alpha. The researcher and three research assistants administered the questionnaire to gathered the relevant primary data from the respondents. Statistical tool employed for the data analysis were mean and standard deviation which addressed the research questions. The findings reveal among others that the respondents found the skills acquired during SIWES programme useful for self-reliant motive that could promote employment generation, industrialization and innovation. It was therefore concluded that SIWES was found to be instrumental in enhancing practical skills, fostering personal development, and improving employability among Home Economics students. Based on the findings and conclusion, it was recommended among others that the industry-academic synergy should be strengthen to facilitate practical acquisitions, industries should retain talented students who show great promise during their training and also that beneficiaries of SIWES should focus more on job creation for self and others in order to promote self and national development.
Keywords: Assessment, Industrial, Requisite, Skills, Work Experience Scheme,