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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.

He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.

He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE

Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>

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TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>

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SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>

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GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>

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STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>

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ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS

In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>

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OTHER MAJOR HEADLINES

FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER

FUTYNEWS GET NEW EDITORIAL BOARD

ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FUTY

FUTY VICE CHANCELLOR PAYS COURTESY CALL TO GOVERNOR NYAKO AND SENATOR JUBRIL AMINU

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED

STAMP DUTIES ACT: NIPOST SOLICITS FOR VCs SUPPORT

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRAYS FOR THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIMAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES VICE CHANCELLOR

UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS

THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (PGDTE)

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PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES

INTRODUCTION
The demand for professional technology teachers within the current 6–3-3-4 National Policy on Education in Nigeria is daily outstripping supply due to increased student population, low staff turnover and “brain-drain”,. To ameliorate the dearth of such teachers, there is a need, to amongst other things, accelerate production of professional technology teachers at the postgraduate diploma level. Hence, a step forward is taken to implement Federal Government of Nigeria’s National Policy on Education, especially the Federal Government’s directives on the on-going in-service Technical Teacher Training Programme (TTTP) in Nigeria.

PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the PGDTE of the Department of Technology Education is to provide potential/servicing technology teachers with pedagogical competencies amongst other things. The philosophy will aim at reinforming the teacher requirements at all teaching-learning settings as stated by the national educational policy.

OBJECTIVES
The main purpose of the PGDTE Programme is to equip potential or practicing technology teachers who do not possess pedagogical qualifications. Thus the Programme is aimed providing professional expertise in selected teaching areas of technology within the national educational system such as outlined b the National Policy on Education. The teaching areas broadly include agriculture, business trades, catering practice and industrial technology.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking admission into the PGDTE Programme must fall within relevant category from the following:
0.1.Holders of first degree in engineering, technology, management or related applied
science of Federal University of Technology, Yola;
1.Holders of relevant HND from a recognized educational institutions; or
2.Holders of equivalent qualifications from recognized educational institutions acceptable by Departmental Postgraduate Committee, School of Postgraduate Committee, the Postgraduate School Board and the Senate of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.

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SCOPE OF PROGRAMME AND AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

The PGDTE Programme shall involve lectures, tutorials, seminars, field/industrial trips, laboratory/workshop activities, special projects and thesis report. In addition to pedagogical training, candidates can have optional technology areas as their specialization. These include educational studies in agriculture, commercial trades, catering practice, automobile technology, building construction technology, ceramics, computer, electrical, electronics, environmental technology, printing, textile technology or wood technology.

DURATION OF PROGRAMME
The duration of the Programme is as stipulated in the regulations Governing Higher Degree (RGHD) issued by the Federal University of Technology, Yola.

2.1.Full-time PGDTE shall be a maximum of 12 calender months or two semesters
2.2.Part-time PGDTE shall be a maximum of 24 calender months or four semesters
7.0 JOB AND CAREER PROSPECTS FOR GRADUANDS
Jobs abound in both school-based and industrial training environments. These include public/private educational institutions and public/private industries. Also the graduands can get employment with multi-national and Non-governmental/community-based organizations. The graduands can as well be job creators.

MODE OF STUDY
The PDGTE mode of study is to be by comprehensive course work to be examined in written papers, seminars and laboratory activities together with original research work to be presented in a thesis report. There will be an industrial visit as appropriate.

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course outline              course description

COURSE OUTLINE

FIRST SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is four (4) Units.

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SECOND SEMESTER: CORE COURSES

ELECTIVES

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Minimum electives to be taken is four (4) Units.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

DT600 School Placement and Practice Teaching (6U)
Directed practical teaching in postprimary schools

DT601 Foundations of Technology Education (2U)
Overview of history and development of Technology Education. Operational concepts of vocational education. Occupational education, guidance/career education, technical/technology education. Relationship of teaching areas in technology education philosophy and objectives of other aspects of the total education Programme. Impact of current issues and trends in the implementation of various technology education Programmes.

DT602 Statistical Methods in Technology Education I (2U)
Statistical conceptional tools and procedures for analyzing data in Technology Education. Descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, t-tests. ANOVA and chi-square with computer applications. Inferential techniques with computer applications.

DT603 Principles of Teaching Technology Subjects (2U)
Human Learning and Development with particular reference to usage in technology education settings, intellectual, personal and social influences on the learning process, planning and organizing technology education activities as integral parts of school Programmes.

DT604 Occupational/Technological Guidance (2U)
Guidance, counselling, organization of guidance services, sources of occupational data, community surveys and trends in employment.

DT605 Occupational Analysis and Course Construction (2U)
Techniques and practices of analysis to identify content from technological functions, trades or occupations. Development of a course of study, facilitating planning and constructing learning experiences through a systematic approach development of terminal performance objectives, manipulative and informational elements arranged in logical sequence, special projects and activities, designed instructional aids and techniques, and appropriate practices for implementing and evaluating instruction.

DT606 Seminar in Technology Education (1U)
Oral and Written Presentation of significant research findings with special emphasis on the application of theories to practice in teaching/learning situations of technology education.

DT607 Measurement in Technology Education (2U)
Appropriate uses of standardized and teacher made instruments for appraising student performance. Application of basic requirements for construction of various types of test items and measuring instruments for criterion-referenced objectives, properly administering tests, and interpreting the test scores results. Concepts of reliability and validity, factors influencing test performance, construction and interpretation of maximal and typical performance measure, uses and misuses of tests.

DT608 Organization and Coordination of Technology Education(2U)
Study of the laws providing for various types of technology education Programmes at educational and industrial establishments. The problems theories and techniques that are involved in the organization and administration of modern technology education Programmes and their relation to the total Programme.

DT609 Techniques of Teaching Technology Subjects(2U)
Teaching processes, techniques of presentation, testing, lesson planning, organization of instruction, execution of instruction, instructional materials land classroom management. Experience in Micro-teaching laboratory.

DT610 Instructional Materials and Technology (2U)
Sources, types and procedures for obtaining, organizing and evaluating teaching materials for instruction in technology subjects. Planning and constructing teaching devices to improve lesson. Presentations. Development of cut-away, mack-ups, scale models, charts, transparencies and other media.

DT611 Research Design and Methodology in Technology Education(2U)
The meaning and nature of research. Variables and their role in research. Developing research problem. Collecting and evaluating research data. Writing research reports.

DT612 Industrial Materials and Processes (2U)
Relevant Materials used in various industries. Materials handling and layout. Design and construction principles including use of hand and power tools. Materials testing and analysis relating to manufacturing processes of respective industrial objects and farm implements.

DT613 Occupational Safety (2U)
Fundamental Foundations of accident causation and prevention in home, traffic, public and work environments. Industrial accident prevention as it realities to health and safety.

DT614 Statistical Methods in Technology Education II(2U)
Computer data analysis procedures. Application of statistical packages such as SPSS and a general purpose language such as BASIC. Coding, representation and conversion of data, files, computer organization and job control language.

DT615 Practical Agriculture (2U)
Familiarization and understanding various aspects of practical agriculture and its teaching at the junior secondary school.

DT616 Special Topics in Technology Education(2U)
Directed instruction in engineering trades, construction trades,.catering crafts, home making, fine and applied arts, printing technology and other industrial crafts as enumerate of for 6-3-3-4 educational system.

DT617 Introductory Technology (1U)
Understanding of the concepts of introductory technology. Application of appropriate introductory technology materials, tools and equipment.

DT619 Microcomputers in Technology Education(1U)
The Utilization of low cost microcomputers in the teaching of technology education
subjects.

DT621 Facility Planning and Laboratory Management (2U)
Design of an Educational environment with regard to content and method, equipment and resources, personnel, and relationships to total school. Principles of technology education laboratory management, organization and planning including equipment section, instructional methods to meet all curriculum requirements for all school levels.

FACILITIES
The available facilities which some of them are as under listed are adequate enough for prosecuting the PGDTE Programme.

1. Centre for Equipment Maintenance and Industrial Training
2. Department Mock-up Laboratories
3. Laboratories in the various Departments in Schools of Engineering and Engineering Technology and School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology.

CONTACT

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