Exploration of Online Mentoring-Mentee Technologically Innovative Teaching Practice Engineering Curriculum in Kogi State Public Universities

Authors

  • Samuel Ademu Awuja University of Delta, Agbor, Delta state
  • Josephine Ese Konyeme University of Delta, Agbor, Delta state

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61227/arji.v8i3.861

Keywords:

Online-media-mentoring-mentee, Innovative-teaching-practice, Curriculum-engineering, public-universities

Abstract

This study examined the effects of online media mentoring–mentee technological strategies on innovative teaching practice and curriculum engineering in public universities in Kogi State, Nigeria. A concurrent triangulation mixed-methods design was adopted, involving 1,200 graduating teacher trainees from a population of 3,400. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, Pearson correlation and Chi-square, while qualitative data were thematically analysed. Findings revealed a significant difference in curriculum implementation between mentoring and mentee groups (t = 4.27, p = 0.000), with mentors demonstrating greater adaptability, flexibility and resource utilization. Online mentoring–mentee engagement was positively related to professional growth (r = 0.486, p = 0.000), while confidence levels were significantly associated with online tool utilization (χ² = 38.45, p = 0.000). Gender differences were significant (t = 3.14, p = 0.002), with female mentees showing greater engagement and adaptability. Challenges included infrastructural gaps, poor connectivity and unequal digital access

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2026-09-16

 

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Awuja, S. A., & Konyeme , J. E. (2026). Exploration of Online Mentoring-Mentee Technologically Innovative Teaching Practice Engineering Curriculum in Kogi State Public Universities. Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI), 8(3), 1189–1204. https://doi.org/10.61227/arji.v8i3.861

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Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Action Research Journal Indonesia (ARJI)

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