Identification of Tasks Required for Sound system Operation for Inclusion in Technical Teacher Education Programme in Nigeria

Abstract

This exploratory sequential mixed method study aimed at identifying tasks required for effective system operation by sound technicians. A sample of 10 sound system experts
were purposively selected for the qualitative phase and 30 for the quantitative phase
of the study. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected through closed and
open-ended questionnaire. The instrument for quantitative data was subjected to
internal consistency reliability test using Cronbach Alpha which yielded reliability
coefficients of 0.62 for the set up component, 0.83 for the monitoring component and
0.85 for the maintenance component. Thematic analysis was used to analyse
qualitative data while percentages and frequency count were used to analyse
quantitative data. The study found that tasks required for setting up sound system
included site inspection, selection and preparation of equipment, mobilization of
personnel and equipment, installation of equipment among others. Tasks involved in
monitoring sound system included: monitoring of control console/control room and
monitoring of production output. Tasks involved in maintenance included:
identification of faults and faulty equipment among others. It was recommended that
identified tasks should be incorporated in programmes of instruction for Technical
Education in tertiary institutions. Training for instructors, teachers and lecturers was
recommended