Students' Views on Teaching Learning Materials Used in Implementing the Fashion Design Curriculum at Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
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https://doi.org/10.53819/81018102t5383Abstract
The study evaluated students' views on teaching and learning materials (TLM) in fashion design education at Takoradi Technical University in Ghana. Using a descriptive research approach, data were collected from 110 randomly selected Higher National Diploma students through a closed-ended questionnaire. ANOVA analysis revealed significant differences in perceptions of TLM usage among academic levels (F (2, 11.72); p < 0.05). Post hoc comparisons showed no significant difference between Level 100 and Level 200 students (p = 0.390), but Level 100 students had significantly higher perceptions than Level 300 students (p = 0.002, mean difference = 0.38), and Level 200 students also scored higher than Level 300 students (p = 0.041, mean difference = 0.24). Overall, perceptions of TLM use decline as students’ progress in their studies. The students believed that the use of TLM by their facilitators helps them understand complex issues more effectively and enables them to ask questions for clearer understanding. The null hypothesis was rejected, and it was concluded that students at Levels 100, 200, and 300 differed significantly in their perceptions of the utilisation of TLMs in the Fashion Design and Technology department of Takoradi Technical University. The study concludes that while teaching and learning materials serve important functions in fashion design education, their implementation at Takoradi Technical University faces significant challenges, with student satisfaction declining markedly as they progress through academic levels, indicating systematic problems in resource quality, availability, and utilization that may compromise graduate preparedness for industry practice. The study recommends that Takoradi Technical University should implement immediate faculty development programs to improve teaching material utilization, as current low usage rates of reference books and industrial equipment inadequately prepare students for industry practice. The institution should establish quality assurance mechanisms to address why senior students report declining satisfaction with educational resources, ensuring that advanced courses receive enhanced rather than reduced material support. Industry partnerships should be strengthened through mandatory workshops and facility visits to bridge the gap between academic training and professional requirements. Administrative oversight should be enhanced to resolve the disconnect between faculty reports and student experiences, while curriculum restructuring should prioritize resource allocation that aligns with evolving fashion industry demands and maintains educational quality across all academic levels.
Keywords: Fashion, student views, teaching learning materials, facilitators, Takoradi Technical University, Ghana
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