Policies on Digitalization of Instructions: Implication on Teaching and Learning of TVET Programmes

Abstract

The National Policy on Education, with the Digital Protocol Network on National Digital Policy, launched by the world economic forum together with the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development of United Nation policies, and the National Policy On Information and Communication Technology (ICT) In School Education (2012), provide better opportunities for acquisition of valuable knowledge and skills that will match the labour market skills demand. These goals of policy can be fully attained if quality delivery using ICT facilities is fully implemented in Nigerian educational systems especially in TVET programmes to enable graduates compete globally. This article identified and discussed the implications of digitalization of teaching and learning in TVET programmes. The authors recommended that Nigerian Government at all levels should meet up with the 26 percent spending in education from their budgets as recommended by UNESCO. Furthermore, enabling environment should be provided for in-service training for teachers in ICT competence. Government and NGOs should act as a matter of urgency to provide basic infrastructures, virtual libraries and laboratories, ICT facilities and internet connectivity in all TVET programmes. This will enable TVET graduates to be competent, creative and be agents of sustainability in their workplaces, job markets and in the society at large.