ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING MATERIALS, STUDENTS’ GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND ACQUISTION OF PRACTICAL SKILLS IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS CATERING CRAFT PRACTICE IN OGUN STATE

Abstract

Catering Craft Practice is a trade subject in Senior Secondary Schools for provision of vocational orientation to school leavers and reducing unemployment. The descriptive survey research design was adopted, employing a multi-stage sampling techniques to select a total sample of 615 students of intact classes. The instruments used for data collection included the Kitchen Equipment and Tools Scale (KETS), Catering Craft Practice Achievement Test (CCPAT) and Catering Craft Practice Practical Assessment Sheet (CCPPAS). Descriptive statistics were used. The results revealed that approximately 63% of the necessary training materials for teaching catering craft practice were available in schools. In terms of learning outcomes, 57.73% of students acquired low level of general knowledge in CCP, while 51.87% acquired high level of practical skills moderately. The study concluded that there is available training resources; students acquired low general knowledge and skills. Therefore, it was recommended that government should consistently provide necessary training resources for acquisition of knowledge and skills in catering craft practice. Additionally, increased exposure to practical learning will help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset, which is crucial for success in the field.