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 Pagei

Certificationiii

Approvaliv

Dedicationv

Acknowledgements.            vi

Table of Contentsvii

List of Tablex

Abstract        xi

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study1

Statement of the Problem3

Purpose of Study4

Significance of the Study4

Scope of the Study5

Assumption of the study5

Research Questions5

Hypotheses6

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

History of technology education7

Concept of vocational and technology education     13

Prospect of technology education  14

Challenged of technology education      17

Problems hindering rural industries19

Summary of the review of literature24

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 Collection26

Validation of the Instrument27

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 Research42

References43

Appendices45