Title: INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY FOR MATCHING SKILLS DEMAND AND SUPPLY IN NIGERIA.

Authors:
Onah, Frederick C., Ejiofor, T.E., Ahua, James T. & Dogo, S.K.

Abstract: Abstract Mismatch of skills demand and supply has been a problem that has affected many industries across the globe. This paper focused on improved and appropriate instructional delivery techniques in agricultural education that can be adopted in order to make instructional delivery in the school and the practical work in the field or industry to blend so as to produce an effective workforce in agriculture. Different types of mismatch have been explained in this paper with their causes and negative effects. The paper also highlights some innovative techniques such as use of ICTs, massive open online courses, mobile education and Training, game and simulation, self-instructional package, humor teaching method, flipped classroom method and supervised Agricultural Experience programme that can be implemented by teachers to adequately prepare students with the requisite skills in different areas of agriculture to match skills demand and supply. The paper concludes that Agricultural Educational teachers should use innovative instructional delivery techniques that will fully equip potential workers with the necessary skills to make them proficient and perform effectively in their various agricultural jobs. It is recommended that both institutions and teachers should enforce the inclusion of ICTs in instructional delivery, and the teaching of more practical skills in agriculture. Key Words: Innovative techniques, Agricultural education, instructional delivery, Skills match, Skills mismatch, Skills demand and supply

Publication Date: 2018-12-06