PEDAGOGICAL ORIENTATION COMPETENCY NEEDS OF OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT LECTURERS FOR THEIR JOB EFFECTIVENESS IN POLYTECHNICS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIAT

Abstract:
The effective delivery of education in polytechnics relies heavily on the pedagogical competence of lecturers. This study investigates the pedagogical orientation competency needs of Office Technology and Management (OTM) lecturers in South East Nigeria to enhance their job effectiveness.

The aim of this research is to identify the specific pedagogical competencies required by OTM lecturers and to explore the challenges they face in meeting these needs. A mixed-methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis was employed. The study involved OTM lecturers from various polytechnics in the South East region of Nigeria.

Data was collected through interviews, questionnaires, and classroom observations. The qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis, while the quantitative data was subjected to descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that OTM lecturers identified several pedagogical competency needs, including innovative teaching methods, student-centered approaches, and ICT integration in teaching and learning.

Additionally, the study identified challenges faced by OTM lecturers in meeting these competency needs, such as limited access to professional development opportunities, inadequate instructional resources, and a lack of institutional support. The findings underscore the importance of addressing these challenges to enhance the job effectiveness of OTM lecturers.

Based on the study findings, recommendations are provided to improve the pedagogical orientation competency of OTM lecturers. These include the development of comprehensive professional development programs tailored to the specific needs of OTM lecturers, provision of adequate instructional resources, and fostering a supportive institutional environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation.

This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by shedding light on the pedagogical orientation competency needs of OTM lecturers in polytechnics in South East Nigeria. The findings can inform policy development and interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of education in polytechnics and improving the overall job effectiveness of OTM lecturers.

Keywords: Pedagogical orientation, competency needs, Office Technology and Management, lecturers, job effectiveness, polytechnics, South East Nigeria.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page                                                                                  i

Declaration                                                                                ii

Approval Page                                                                           iii

Dedication                                                                                  iv

Abstract                                                                                     vi

Table of Contents                                                                      vii

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1    Introduction                                                 1

1.2  Background of the study       3

1.3    Statement of the General Problem                                  4

1.4    Objective of the study                                                       5

1.5    Significance of the study                                                  5

1.6    Statement of hypothesis                                                   6

1.7    Scope of the study                                                             6

1.8    Limitation of the study                                                     7

1.9    Definition of terms                                                            7

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.0    Introduction                                                                      9

2.1    Review of related literature                                             9

2.2    Theoretical framework

2.3    Summary of review                                                           33

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Introduction                                                                      35

3.2    Research design                                                                35

3.3    Area of study                                                                    35

3.4    Population of the study                                                    36

3.5    Sample size                                                                       36

3.6    Instrument for data collection                                          36

3.7    Reliability of the instrument                                            37

3.8    Validity of the Instrument                                               38

3.9    Method of data Collection                                                 38

3.10  Method of Data Analysis                                                  39

CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS

4.1    Introduction                                                                      41

4.2    Characteristics of the respondents                                   41

4.3    Presentation of Data Analysis                                         43

4.4    Discussion of Findings                                                     48

4.5    Summary of findings                                                        49

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1    Summary                                                                          51

5.2    Conclusion                                                                        52

5.3    Recommendation                                                              53

Biography                                                                         54

Appendix                                                                           56