CONSTRUCTION OF CHASIS FOR BRICK-BUILT MOBILE KILN: A MODEL FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING CERAMIC EDUCATION

Brick-built kiln is a long aged firing gadget among the people of different culture where the use of clay is predominant. Before brick-built kiln, firing is done openly and as civilization evolved the development of building kiln becomes possible. However, kiln building is a static structure from time immemorial evolving new technology ranging from brick to electric kiln, gas kiln, kerosene kiln, salt kiln and solar kiln (which are not really viable as too much structure is required to bring a tiny piece to a required temperature). The strength of brick-built kiln cannot be overemphasized as the dynamic of clay makes it cheaper and durable to handle in higher institution where most students are living below poverty line. This study examined mobile kiln with chassis, constructed from metal and iron for possible multipurpose functions such that it can serve as instructional aid in teaching and learning ceramic education even at basic education level. The method is experimental where practical application of tools and materials were manipulated to produce constructive movable chassis in order to move around brick-built kiln for various uses. The study aims at improving teaching pedagogy by enhancing proficiency in ceramic education with recommendations to justify the inclusion of this study.