Introduction to Vocational and Technical Education

The book covers every aspect of the Vocational and Technical Education programme for use in tertiary institutions. The book which comes out in eight chapters has been carefully written to address the teaching problems confronting students, professionals as well as practitioners. In more clear terms, chapter one and two of the book deals with the Concept, Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Vocational Education; chapter three and four treated the Sociological and Economical Foundations and the Objectives of Vocational Education; chapter five and six contains issues on Problems and Prospects of Vocational Education as well as Vocational Areas and Services. Lastly, chapter seven, eight and nine treated Vocational Guidance, Evaluation in Vocational Education and Curriculum Development in Vocational Education. This book is specially designed for use by teachers of Vocational Education and all students from various disciplines who may be involved with Vocational and Technical Education programme. In addition, coordinators of Vocational and Technical Education programme, employers and industrial supervisors will find the book very useful.