Application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Flat Techniques in Teaching Pattern Drafting by Clothing Lecturers in Universities in South East, Nigeria

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the application of computer aided design (CAD) and Flat techniques in teaching pattern drafting by clothing lecturers in Universities in South East, Nigeria. The population for the study was 48 lecturers. The entire number of Clothing lecturers in the above three universities were used because of the manageable size. A questionnaire was utilized for data collection (0.94 Cronbach’s alpha). Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The major findings of the study showed that some of the challenges in the application of CAD and Flat instructional techniques in teaching pattern drafting include lack of skills on the part of the teachers, insufficient numbers of computers and insufficient technical support for teachers, among others. Orientation of teachers on the importance of computer aided design instruction, using blended approach in teaching, and use of another pattern drafting technique among others are strategies to overcoming the challenges of CAD and Flat technique of pattern drafting instruction by Clothing Lecturers. Among the recommendations made was that curriculum planners and lecturers should make effort to adopt the use of CAD as one of the instructional techniques in teaching pattern drafting.

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Eunice Ifenyinwa Ugwu, Margret Ndidiamaka Ezeaku, Blessing Ijeoma Attah, Udochukwu M Emeghebo, Emmanuel Chekwube Eze

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  • EP ID EP719205
  • DOI https://doi.org/10.57012/ijhhr.v2n1.003
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Eunice Ifenyinwa Ugwu, Margret Ndidiamaka Ezeaku, Blessing Ijeoma Attah, Udochukwu M Emeghebo, Emmanuel Chekwube Eze (2023). Application of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Flat Techniques in Teaching Pattern Drafting by Clothing Lecturers in Universities in South East, Nigeria. International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research, 2(1), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-719205