Factors Affecting the Students' Achievement and Attitude in Learning Autocad

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Many industrialized countries have spent millions of dollars to encourage the development and adoption of this technology in the industry, creating a high demand for technical expertise. The required education and training for this technology has been left to the CAD vendors, universities, colleges, technical institutes and trade schools with little or no assistance from the government that affects the efficiency of the educators. This study explored the factors that affect the student's performance as well as their attitude in learning AutoCAD.

METHODS

This study made use of the descriptive and inferential designs.

RESULTS

Many respondents who participated in the focus group perceived the factors that affect their achievement. The usual factors are 1) lack of computer facilities; 2) parental support; 3) limited knowledge of the teacher. It was also found out that they learn and enjoy learning with the help of their peers.

DISCUSSIONS

The only strong relationship found is between the females' attitude and prior drafting experience. Females are less confident in using AutoCAD compared to males. The study also demonstrates the need to improve the computer laboratories, and provide more trainings related to AutoCAD.