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Assessment of Entrepreneurial Skill Needs of Business Education Students for Self Sustainability in Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Festus Chukwunwendu Akpotohwo,
Philemon Seidougha Watchman,
Cletus Ogeibiri
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
Pages:
28-32
Received:
15 September 2016
Accepted:
26 September 2016
Published:
15 October 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.tecs.20160102.11
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Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to determine the entrepreneurial skills needed by business education students for self sustainability in Bayelsa State. The design adopted for the study was descriptive survey. The study was carried out in Niger Delta University, Bayelsa state. The population for the study comprised of four hundred and fifty (450) students in the department of Vocational and Technology Education studying business education. The total sample size of one hundred (180) business education students in Niger Delta University, Bayelsa state was randomly selected for the study. Based on the findings of this study, it could be concluded that entrepreneurial skills are required for effective business operation. Lack or absence of these skills affects graduates in embarking on any business venture. The entrepreneurial skills would enable the students to handle all types of documents for their customers and thereby meet their customers’ satisfaction successfully. The skills could serve both as operational guidelines for those in the business as well as training package for new entrants. Based on the findings, the following recommendations were made: Business education students should endeavour to acquaint themselves with all the relevant skills necessary to create, and maintain customers’ needs. The findings of this study should also be made available to skills acquisition centres as a training manual.
Abstract: The main purpose of this study was to determine the entrepreneurial skills needed by business education students for self sustainability in Bayelsa State. The design adopted for the study was descriptive survey. The study was carried out in Niger Delta University, Bayelsa state. The population for the study comprised of four hundred and fifty (450)...
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Increased Establishment of Private Secondary Schools and Quality Education Delivery in Rivers State, Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
Pages:
33-38
Received:
21 September 2016
Accepted:
21 October 2016
Published:
15 November 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.tecs.20160102.12
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Abstract: This study examined increased establishment of private secondary schools and quality education delivery in Rivers State, Nigeria.. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The study used a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprises all the 564 government approved private secondary schools in Rivers State with 1,128 proprietors and PTA chairmen. A sample of 315 proprietors and PTA chairmen representing 28% was drawn from the population with the use of simple random sampling. The instrument used in this study was questionnaire. The reliability test was done with Cronbach’s alpha. Data were analyzed with SPSS software package using mean, standard deviation and rank order to answer research questions and z-test to test hypotheses. The findings after the analysis of data revealed among others that the increased establishment of private secondary schools brings about a healthy competition towards the improvement of quality and that private schools have a body that regulates its activities internally towards the maintenance of standards. The researcher recommended among others that government should put in place a strong body that will ensure that at least minimum standards are maintained in private schools.
Abstract: This study examined increased establishment of private secondary schools and quality education delivery in Rivers State, Nigeria.. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. The study used a descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprises all the 564 government approved private secondary schools in Rivers State wit...
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Science and Mathematics Education in the GCC Countries
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
Pages:
39-42
Received:
10 August 2016
Accepted:
8 November 2016
Published:
2 December 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.tecs.20160102.13
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Abstract: All six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have developed science and mathematics curriculum standards that focus on the content essential for preparing students to be engaged and productive citizens. A careful review of the well-developed standards in all six countries reveals a strong emphasis on the fundamental elements of critical thinking, enquiry and reasoning in all grades to ensure that students develop the ability to work creatively, think analytically and solve problems.
Abstract: All six countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have developed science and mathematics curriculum standards that focus on the content essential for preparing students to be engaged and productive citizens. A careful review of the well-developed standards in all six countries reveals a strong emphasis on the fundamental elements of critical ...
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Language and Communication Conflict in Nigeria: Implications for English Language Pedagogy
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
Pages:
43-48
Received:
11 November 2016
Accepted:
15 December 2016
Published:
9 January 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.tecs.20160102.14
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Abstract: Nigeria is a multilingual society. In such a potpourri, language conflict is, if not the norm, inevitable. Human communication assumes the presence of language and the presence of language assumes the existence of communication. Communication engenders language and not the other way round. However, communication is the evidence of language in motion, from the sender to the receiver. Where the receiver receives a message that was not intended by the sender, then there is communication conflict. The paper explores the importance of language in Nigeria, and highlights factors that contribute to communication conflict. The paper anchors on the role of the English language teacher in mitigating language-engendered conflict through targeted pedagogy.
Abstract: Nigeria is a multilingual society. In such a potpourri, language conflict is, if not the norm, inevitable. Human communication assumes the presence of language and the presence of language assumes the existence of communication. Communication engenders language and not the other way round. However, communication is the evidence of language in motio...
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Teaching Practice Exercise and Classroom Performance of Ideal Teachers in Public Secondary Schools in Kwara State, Nigeria
Muraina Monsuru Babatunde
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, November 2016
Pages:
49-53
Received:
3 September 2016
Accepted:
3 December 2016
Published:
10 January 2017
DOI:
10.11648/j.tecs.20160102.15
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Abstract: This study focused on Teaching Practices Exercise and its Impact on the Classroom Performance of Ideal teachers in public secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study practically sought to find out the influence of content knowledge, knowledge about the learners, proper lesson preparation and teaching methods on the classroom performance of an ideal teacher. Four research hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A sample of 600 teachers from 60 secondary schools out of 355 secondary schools in Kwara State formed the subjects for this study. A researcher made questionnaire was used to elicit data from respondents. The research instrument has a 4 point rating scale and 20 items based on the study variables. After the administration, scoring and collation of the instrument, the data obtained were subjected to the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis. The finding of this research revealed that teaching practice exercise to an extent has impact and influence on the classroom performance of an ideal teacher. Based on the conclusion, recommendation was made with the view of improving teacher’s performance and securing a brighter future for the future generation through participation in teaching practice.
Abstract: This study focused on Teaching Practices Exercise and its Impact on the Classroom Performance of Ideal teachers in public secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study practically sought to find out the influence of content knowledge, knowledge about the learners, proper lesson preparation and teaching methods on the classroom performance of...
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