Value-Based Education and Self-Reliance of Vocational Education Students for Economy Diversification in Nigeria: The case University of Uyo

Economy

This study sought to determine value-based education, empowerment of Vocational Education Student for economy diversification in Nigeria. The study adopted survey design approach and was conducted in Vocational Education, University of Uyo. The population of the study was 98 consisting 46 lecturers and 52 year three vocational education students. Since the population was manageable the sample for the study was of “convenience type”. The researchers developed a27-item instruments for data collection. Face validation of the instruments was obtained through the judgment of three specialists drawn from the Department of Vocational Education, University of Uyo, Uyo. The reliability of the instrument was determined using a vocational education student year four that possessed the same characteristic as those used for the study. The instrument was tested for reliability using the split-half measurement technique. The internal consistency of the two-halves was determined using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation coefficient (r) and a reliability coefficient (R) was computed using Spearman-Brown prophesy formula. The Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r) of the two halves was 0.78 while the reliability coefficient (R) of the whole test was computed to be 0.80. Data collected were analyzed using R and R2 for research questions and linear coefficient of regression analysis for hypotheses. Findings of the study among others revealed that there is a statistically significantly predict of social value training skills on vocational education students self-reliance for economy diversification. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Universities that housed vocational education should exude values-based atmosphere which draws students to higher level of moral development to boost self-reliance for economy diversification.

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