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The Emergence of New Technologies in Metalwork/Automobile Industries: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in Emanating from for Delivery of Technical Education on A Pandemic Era

Alexander Gbenga Ogundele(1), Ibrahim Yakubu Umar(2), Abubakar Mohammed Idris(3),


(1) Kwara State College of Education
(2) Federal University of Technology
(3) Federal University of Technology
Corresponding Author

Abstract


The COVID-19 global phenomenon has set and reset the global activities in all spheres of human endeavors namely: agriculture, industry, trade, health, transportation, sports, technology, innovation, and education. It is so pathetic to note that more than 1.5 billion (90% of the global student population) enrolled students of all ages across the globe experienced shocker and interruption of educational activities because of the unprecedented work total lockdown affecting homes, places of work, worship centers and colleges. Institutions of learning classes were disrupted leaving behind a loss in one whole academic session in Nigeria. The outcome came out with strict COVID-19 rules of social distancing, with a gathering of 0 – 50 people, washing of hands with sanitizers, and usage of a nose mask being enforced. Hence, there is an urgent need to address the issues and challenges that these new technologies are creating in our society so that the classroom and industry can blend in terms of curriculum and practical training with technological-driven pedagogical tools. This paper examines issues, challenges, & opportunities in new technologies emanating from metalwork/automobile industries for the delivery of technical education in a pandemic era. It is recommended among others that industries having these new technologies should make their doors open for students to undergo industrial training attachment for the gainful experience.

Keywords


Automobile industries; Classroom instruction; COVID-19 pandemic era; New technologies metalwork industries; Technical education

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