Attitude and Willingness of Teachers to the Intergration of Entrepreneurship Education into Secondary School Curriculum in Anambra State

Uju, Ughamadu and Chinwe, Obunadike Joy and Obioma, Uzoehina Gladys (2015) Attitude and Willingness of Teachers to the Intergration of Entrepreneurship Education into Secondary School Curriculum in Anambra State. British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, 10 (1). pp. 1-10. ISSN 22780998

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Abstract

The study which aimed at examining the attitude and willingness of teachers when entrepreneurship education is integrated into secondary school curriculum adopted a descriptive survey and was guided by three research questions. The population of the study comprised all the 5687 teachers in government owned secondary schools in Anambra State. A sample of 1200 teachers was selected using simple random sampling technique of balloting. A 30-item questionnaire was used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used for data analysis. Findings indicated that teachers showed willingness and positive attitude towards integration of entrepreneurship education into secondary school curriculum. Based on the findings, recommendations were made among which are that the government should periodically organize sensitization workshops and seminars for teachers and students on the relevance of entrepreneurship education in schools and the need to cultivate in our youths the spirit of business adventure, audacity to take calculated risks and the strength of character to enhance the sustainability on the part of students.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Academic Digital Library > Social Sciences and Humanities
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Date Deposited: 22 Jun 2023 05:35
Last Modified: 17 Jan 2024 04:21
URI: http://publications.article4sub.com/id/eprint/1759

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