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ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAMING SKILLS POSSESSED BY A COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION STUDENT FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE.

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Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess the programming skills possessed by a computer science education student for selfemployment Anambra State.The population of the study comprises a sample of a total of 100 computer science education students in both Federal and State universities in Anambra State. Three research questions guided the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire which was made up of a five (5) point rating scale was used in the data analysis. A mean of 3.0 and above was adopted as a cut of mark for the acceptance of items. The data collected was analysed using mean and standard deviation. The result of the analysis shows that the students in computer science education lack the necessary programming skills needed for selfemployment in Anambra state. Based on the findings of the study, conclusions were drawn and 4 recommendations were made on how to better the above-mentioned problem.

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the study

Science education aims at producing scientist for national

development as well as individuals who will be self reliant and

competent in their specialization.According to Hornby (2010) to

be competent means that a person has the ability or power to

demonstrate knowledge , skills and attitudes that are

sufficiently required to perform a given task. It is a functional

ability to apply to practical situation the essential principles and

techniques of a particular subject matter or field. Universities

are regarded as principal institutions of learning in Nigeria.

They give complete ability training intended to prepare

students for various occupations. Assessment of programming

skills means the ability of graduates of computer science

education to secure, perform well in a computer job, establish it

and manage it. If the individual is well trained in computer

science education with the necessary skills needed,then the

person can possess necessary skills for self-employment.

The National Policy on education (FME,2004) stated that the

need for functional education which should be

relevant,practical and tailored towards acquisition of

appropriate skills and development of competencies and values

which will enable an individual to live and contribute

meaningfully to the development of his society.

Osuala (2002) stated that the employable skills are those skills

that help someone keep a job.There are various areas of

employable skills.Programming skills is one of the skills

required in a computer science education student for paid jobs

or self-employment upon graduation. With the proper

acquisition of programming skills,graduates from computer

science program can become self-employed for wealth creation.

Programming has been one of the highest advancing

technology in this era,which computer science education

students must possess.

Dennis and Durojaiye (2000) pointed out that anyone

connected with programming needs to keep up with

technological development, competency and manipulative

skills. Hence, in this

study,computer science education are being assessed to

determine the level of programming skills they possess that will

enable them become self-employed on graduation.

Statement of the Problem

The growing number of idle graduates or unemployed

graduates from different disciplines and especially computer

science education graduates is alarming.Buttressing this point,

the president of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

(LCCI), lamented that unemployment rate has risen to a

frightening level of 23.9%, youth unemployment is at 50%,the

poverty situation has been worsening, currently estimated at

67%.

He also said that economic growth is not the only situation to

curb unemployment in Nigeria, because official statistics have

shown that unemployment did not always decline as economic

growth.Rather other factors such as provision of right skills to

the youth to enable them live a prosperous and fulfilled

life.There is need therefore to assess the programming skills

needed by a computer science education student so that they

can make a useful living upon graduation.

Purpose of the Study

The main purpose of the study is to assess the programming

skills needed by a computer science education student for selfemployment.

Specifically, the study intends to:

1. Identify the essential programming skills needed by a

computer science education students for self-employment.

2. Outline the problems militating against the acquisition of the

basic and essential programming skills.

3. Identify strategies for enhancing competency in

programming skills among the computer science education

graduates.

Significance of theStudy

The findings of this study will be beneficial to the graduates of

computer science education, the curriculum planners, future

researchers and government of the nation.

To graduates, the results of this study will serve as a guide to

acquire the skills and competencies required by the employers

of the industry so as to bridge the gap between the theoretical,

laboratory and real life practical experience.

To the curriculum planners, the findings of this study will serve

as a tool for curriculum evaluation showing what needs to be

removed, rearranged , and inculcated to attain the stated

educational goal of computer science education and the entire

science education program.

To the future researchers, the result of this study will guide

them on what is and what needs to be done in the future. It will

point out areas to channel their future research using the

recommendation of this study.

To the government, it will open their mind on how to reform our

educational sector to solve the societal needs. It will also guide

them on new policy and the amendment of existing ones for

achievement of the national goal or education.

Scope of the Study

This study was delimited to assess programming skills needed

by the graduates of computer science education. The

programming skills were gotten from the opinion of the

employers in the field of computer science education and

experts in computer science industries. The new trends were

gotten from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

(IEEE) magazine while the strategies for effective acquisition of

these skills were gotten from workshop scientist of government

owned universities,polytechnics and colleges of education.

Research Questions

In an effort to ensure a proper study, the following research

questions were formulated.

i .To what extent does computer science education students

possess the following programming skills?

ii. What are the factors that are militating against the

acquisition of essential programming skill by computer science

education students?

iii. What are the strategies for enhancing or improving the

competencies in essential programming skills in computer

science education students for self-em


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