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Pedagogical Practices and Graduate Employability The Case of Six Federal Universities in Nigeria
Oni Margaret Bola
Abstract
This study investigated how pedagogical practices influence graduate employability in Nigeria. Using a mixed-methods approach, 1,200 final-year students across six federal universities were surveyed, and group discussions were conducted with selected employers. Active learning strategies, problem-based learning, industry-linked projects, and digital literacy instruction were examined. Multivariate regression analysis shows that active learning and industry-linked projects are significant predictors of perceived employability, accounting for 38 per cent of variance after controlling for demographic and institutional factors. Qualitative insights underscore the importance of faculty-industry collaboration and continuous curriculum updates to align academic training with market demands. The findings suggest that pedagogical practices that embed real-world problem-solving and work-integrated learning can substantially improve graduate employability in the country. Policy implications include incentivising universities to adopt experiential learning models, strengthening faculty-industry partnerships, and integrating digital training into the core curriculum.
