Verbal Technical Presentation Skill Improvement Requirements For Architects In Nigeria
Keywords:
policy, regulatory bodies, training, verbal proficiency, architectureAbstract
This study examined the adequacy of verbal proficiency of both architects in
practice and architecture graduates in terms of technical presentation; a
requirement that has become critical in the competitive world of architectural
practice. In this regard, a survey was carried out which involved issuance of
structured questionnaires to architecture graduates and architects in practice. To
guide the study, research questions were designed to obtain responses which helped
to ascertain the efficacy of current training and policy practices and how they
test the verbal presentation skills of architects in Nigeria. The study revealed a
consensus among educators, graduate architects and architects in practice that
adjustments are required in schools of architecture and professional monitoring
bodies to see that the training regime included as a matter of necessity, subjects
and measures that require that proficiency in verbal presentation techniques. A
major review is required of the training curricular of universities and polytechnics
to include the teaching of technical speaking skills for architecture and allied
professions.
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