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Development of a Blended Learning Package for Enhancing Students' Skills Performance in Workshop Practices in Colleges of Education in North-Central Nigeria
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Education
DOI: 10.64388/IREV9I3-1710942-6858
Abstract
This study examined the role of digital learning tools, hands-on training, and blended learning packages in enhancing students? skill performance in workshop practices in Colleges of Education. Four research questions guided the study, focusing on digital and hands-on tools, the effectiveness of blended learning, associated challenges, and guidelines for adoption. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to lecturers, instructors and students. Mean and standard deviation were used for analysis and decision-making. The findings revealed that digital learning tools such as instructional videos and e-simulations, when combined with hands-on training tools, significantly improve students? skill acquisition. Blended learning packages were found to be highly effective in improving students? practical skills, conceptual understanding, retention, and engagement. However, challenges such as poor connectivity, digital divide, inadequate lecturer training, infrastructural deficiencies, and weak institutional support hinder effective implementation. The study also established guidelines for successful adoption, emphasizing the need for clear policies, adequate infrastructure, comprehensive training, interactive content design, technical support, and phased implementation. It was concluded that both digital tools and blended learning packages are indispensable in strengthening workshop practices in Colleges of Education. The study recommended provision of adequate infrastructure, training for lecturers and students, formulation of clear institutional policies, and phased adoption strategies to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of blended learning packages.
Keywords
Blended Learning Package, Digital Learning Tools, Hands-on Training tools, Students? Skill Performance, Workshop Practices, Colleges of Education.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1710942,
author = {Muhammad Abubakar Uthman, Muhammad Chado Isa Doko, Mahmud Mustapha Jebba, Alhassan Ndakotu Tyabo, Alhassan Mohammed Ibrahim},
title = {Development of a Blended Learning Package for Enhancing Students' Skills Performance in Workshop Practices in Colleges of Education in North-Central Nigeria},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {3},
pages = {1676-1684},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710942.pdf},
abstract = {This study examined the role of digital learning tools, hands-on training, and blended learning packages in enhancing students? skill performance in workshop practices in Colleges of Education. Four research questions guided the study, focusing on digital and hands-on tools, the effectiveness of blended learning, associated challenges, and guidelines for adoption. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to lecturers, instructors and students. Mean and standard deviation were used for analysis and decision-making. The findings revealed that digital learning tools such as instructional videos and e-simulations, when combined with hands-on training tools, significantly improve students? skill acquisition. Blended learning packages were found to be highly effective in improving students? practical skills, conceptual understanding, retention, and engagement. However, challenges such as poor connectivity, digital divide, inadequate lecturer training, infrastructural deficiencies, and weak institutional support hinder effective implementation. The study also established guidelines for successful adoption, emphasizing the need for clear policies, adequate infrastructure, comprehensive training, interactive content design, technical support, and phased implementation. It was concluded that both digital tools and blended learning packages are indispensable in strengthening workshop practices in Colleges of Education. The study recommended provision of adequate infrastructure, training for lecturers and students, formulation of clear institutional policies, and phased adoption strategies to ensure effective implementation and sustainability of blended learning packages.},
keywords = {Blended Learning Package, Digital Learning Tools, Hands-on Training tools, Students? Skill Performance, Workshop Practices, Colleges of Education.},
month = {September},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I3-1710942-6858}
}