SKILLS REQUIRED BY SENIOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE STUDENTS FOR CUCUMBER (Cucumis sativus) PRODUCTION FOR SELF-RELIANCE IN ENUGU STATE

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8239680

Authors

  • Ugwuede Anthonia A. (Ph.D), Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.
  • Aneke Catherine U. (Ph.D) Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.
  • Ozougwu Leo O. Department of Technology and Vocational Education, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.

Keywords:

Skills, Cucumber Production and Self-reliance

Abstract

The main purpose of the study was to determine the skills required by senior secondary agricultural science students for commercial cucumber production for self-reliance in Enugu State. The study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study was 314 respondents made up of 286 teachers of agricultural science and 28 agricultural extension workers in the six agricultural zones of Enugu State. The instrument used for data collection was a 26item questionnaire grouped into three sections according to the research questions that guided the study. The instrument was validated and reliability of the instrument was determined using Cronbach Alpha which yielded 0.79. Out of 314 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 308 copies were properly filled, returned and used for data analysis representing 98% return rate. Mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics were the statistical tools used. From the result of data analysed, the study identified pre-planting operation skills, planting and field management operation skills required by senior secondary school agricultural science students for cucumber production in Enugu State. The findings of the study showed that there is no significant difference in the mean ratings of extension workers and senior secondary agricultural science teachers on the identified cucumber operation skills for commercial production. Based on the findings, recommendations were made which include: that the curriculum designers should adopt training students in cucumber production for self-reliance after graduation from secondary schools and teachers of agricultural science in secondary schools should ensure that the identified skills are used in teaching the students in crop production and related topics for interest and skill development.

Published

2023-08-12

How to Cite

Ugwuede , A. A., Aneke , C. U., & Ozougwu , L. O. (2023). SKILLS REQUIRED BY SENIOR SECONDARY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE STUDENTS FOR CUCUMBER (Cucumis sativus) PRODUCTION FOR SELF-RELIANCE IN ENUGU STATE. Interdisciplinary Journal of Educational Practice (IJEP), 10(3), 51–63. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8239680

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023): July-September

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Original Peer Review Articles
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