Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka explained
Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka |
Motto: | Knowledge, Skill and Service |
Established: | 1967 |
Provost: | Dr Wahab Ademola Azeez |
Website: | Official website |
The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (formerly National Technical Teachers College) is a Nigerian technical tertiary institution located in Akoka, a suburb of Yaba in Lagos.[1] [2] [3] [4] Founded in 1967 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, the institution was founded with the aim of "grooming and producing teachers in technical, vocational and commercial academic disciplines".[5] The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka is approved by the National Universities Commission and offers the award of Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and undergraduate first degree courses in technology education, having affiliated to the Federal University of Technology, Minna.[6]
Courses
The following courses are offered by the College of Education;[7] [8]
- Agricultural Science
- Agricultural Science and Education
- Automobile Technology Education
- Biology/Integrated Science
- Building Education
- Business Education
- Chemistry/Integrated Science
- Computer Education/Physics
- Computer Education/Chemistry
- Computer Science Education/Integrated Science
- Computer Science Education/Mathematics
The institution also participates in the SIWES programme where students are attached to practitioners in the industry to gain practical experience.[9]
Affiliation
The institution is affiliated with the University of Benin, Benin City for offering bachelor's degree programmes in the following areas:[10]
Department of Vocational and Technical Education
- Agriculture Education
- Business Education
- Home Economics Education
- Technical Education with options in;
- Automobile Technology Education
- Building/Woodwork Technology Education
- Metal Work Technology Education
- Electrical/Electronics Technology Education
Department of Curriculum and Instructional Technology
- Biology Education
- Chemistry Education
- Computer Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- Physics Education
- Integrated Science Education
- Educational Technology Education
Department of Educational Foundation
- Fine and Applied Arts Education
The institution is affiliated with federal University of Technology, Minna.[11]
Notable alumni
See also
External links
Notes and References
- News: 3,682 graduates for FCE Akoka's 36th convocation. The Guardian. Nigeria News Agency. 8 May 2015. 4 October 2015.
- Web site: NCCE Online. 2021-05-30. www.ncceonline.edu.ng.
- Web site: 2017-01-04. List of Accredited Colleges of Education in Nigeria. 2021-05-30. www.myschoolgist.com. en.
- Web site: Federal College of Education, Akoka fcetakoka School Fees, Courses & Admission info. 2021-05-30. universitycompass.com.
- Web site: Brief history. 4 October 2015.
- Web site: An interview with the Provost, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka. 4 October 2015.
- Web site: Official List of Courses Offered in Federal College Of Education (Technical) Akoka (FCETAKOKA) - Myschool. 2021-05-30. myschool.ng. en.
- Web site: Academy. Samphina. 2019-02-28. Courses in Federal College Of Education (Technical) Akoka. 2021-05-30. Samphina Academy. en-US.
- Web site: 2020-01-19. Federal Colleges Of Education In Nigeria Participating In SIWES. 2021-05-31. en-US.
- Web site: FCET Akoka-UNIBEN Matriculates 319 Degree Students. 2021-05-31. Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 18 March 2020 . en-GB.
- Web site: 2021-02-13. A Guide to Studying at federal College of Education Akoka. 2021-05-31. School Reviews by Real Students.. en-US.