FACTORS AFFECTING TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA

Abstract

Technical Education is vital for equipping individuals with the skills and competencies required to foster innovation and drive economic growth in Nigeria. However, in many Colleges of Education in South-West Nigeria, the emphasis remains largely theoretical, with limited opportunities for practical skill development. This study examined factors affecting the teaching of creativity and innovation in technical education programmes within five Colleges of Education in Oyo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed, involving 210 participants: 20 technology instructors, 25 lecturers, and 165 students, selected through a multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire titled Creativity and Innovation Questionnaire (CIQ), with a reliability coefficient of 0.78 determined via Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Descriptive statistics, including frequencies and percentages, were used for analysis. Findings indicated key challenges such as inadequate instructional time, large class sizes, incomplete curriculum delivery, insufficient resources, students’ misuse of mobile devices, and pursuit of instant wealth, heavy teaching workloads, staff shortages, and lack of in-service or hands-on training. The study recommends targeted policy and institutional interventions to strengthen creativity and innovation teaching in Technical Education.