MANDALIKA: Journal of Social Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): February

Students’ Perception of the Role and Challenges of Practicality in Understanding Clothing and Textiles Concepts

Azonuche, Juliana Ego (Unknown)
Ogwu, Chukwudi (Unknown)
Achuba, Fidelis Ifeakachuku (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2025

Abstract

The importance of laboratory works in the training of vocational students cannot be underestimated. The aim of this investigation was to explore the challenges faced by clothing and textiles students in the course of laboratory works. The investigation employed a cross-sectional survey involving students taking clothing and textiles in tertiary institutions in Delta State Nigeria which served as respondents. Data collection was done using a self-developed questionnaire administered through personal contacts. Data collected were analyzed using the mean and standard deviation. The benchmark for accepting or rejecting statements made in the questionnaire was set 2.50. The study established positive disposition of clothing and textiles students towards the role of laboratory works. This hinged on the overall relevance of laboratory works in explaining key concepts in clothing and textiles curriculum. It equally provided insight on the perceived challenges. It is therefore concluded that laboratory works should be sustained since it enhances students understanding of curriculum concepts.

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Abbrev

mandalika

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Subject

Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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MANDALIKA: Journal of Social Sciences is the journal with rapid peer-review, which publishes works from a wide range of fields, including anthropology, criminology, economics, education, geography, history, law, linguistics, political science, psychology, social policy, social work, sociology and so ...