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THE INFLUENCE OF VOCATIONAL INTEREST ON BUILDING CRAFTS PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN LAGOS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGES

Rafiu Oluwole Ajifowoke

Abstract


This research aims to explore the influence of vocational interest on the practical performance of students in the field of building crafts in technical colleges within Lagos State. The study employed the descriptive survey design. Data for the study was collected using a validated questionnaire. Regression analysis was employed to analyze the data collected for the study. The findings from the study revealed significant insights. It shows that vocational interest significantly influenced the practical performance of male students in Lagos State Technical colleges in the field of building crafts. However, the research did not show a significant influence of vocational interest on the practical performance of female students in the same technical colleges. The study concluded that there need to improve students' career prospects, thereby contributing to the economic growth and development of Lagos State.

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Vocational Interest; Crafts Practical Performance; Students; Technical Colleges; Lagos State

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