Impact of Improvisation and Utilization of Instructional Materials on Effective Learning of Technical Drawing in Technical and Science Schools

This study explored the production and utilization of Instructional Materials (IM) by Technical Drawing (TD) teachers for determining the impact which such use has on students attitude towards TD. It also sought to ascertain the degree of competencies by TD teachers for the production and utilization of IM. The study was conducted in Enugu State with TD students and teachers constituting the population. Seven hundred (700) semifinalists TD students and 140 TD teachers participated in the study. A questionnaire was used to elicit information related to the research questions. Data were analysed using mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage. The results revealed, among other things, that TD students showed positive attitude towards the production and utilization of IM. TD teachers are ready to produce and utilize IM in the classroom. Based on the findings, the implications of the study were X-rayed and recommendations made among which is that TD teachers should involve TD students in the production and utilization of some IM.