The study was aimed to identify the prospects and challenges of technology education in solving rural industrial problems in Niger state. To carry out this study three research question were formulated and three hypotheses were tested at (0.05) level of significant to guide the study. A 40 – item questionnaire was developed and used to collect data from respondents. The population consists of 70 artisans and 70 technology teachers form selected district (wushishi, lavun, bosso, lapai, katha) of Niger state. The data collected was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and T-test statistics. The findings of this study reveal that local artisans need to be given opportunity to attend workshops, seminars, orientations, monitored by experts, setting of favorable policies for the rural industries, liaising with other industrial organization for partnership, technical institute and professional individuals on standard to be acquired by them, etc. Based on the above therefore, it was recommended among others that: training centers should be established, Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) should liaise with the artisans, technology education institute, professional, and the government in order to standardize the product of the rural industries and compliance with the laid down standard.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page i

Certification iii

Approval iv

Dedication v

Acknowledgements.             vi

Table of Contents vii

List of Table x

Abstract          xi

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 3

Purpose of Study 4

Significance of the Study 4

Scope of the Study 5

Assumption of the study 5

Research Questions 5

Hypotheses 6

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

History of technology education 7

Concept of vocational and technology education      13

Prospect of technology education  14

Challenged of technology education       17

Problems hindering rural industries 19

Summary of the review of literature 24

CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

Design of  the Study    25

Area of the Study            25

Population of the Study.        26

Sample of the study.              26

Instrument for Data Collection 26

Validation of the Instrument 27

Administration of Instrument     27

Method of Data Analysis          27

Decision Rule                          28

CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

Research Question 1     29

Research Question 2     30

Research Question 3     31

Findings            36

Discussion of Findings.          37

CHAPTER V

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of the Study     40

Implications of the Studies.    41

Conclusions     41

Recommendations             42

Suggestions for Further Research 42

References 43

Appendices 45