The main purpose of the study is to ascertain the student’s perceptions of causes of poor performance of business education in institutions in Anambra, Nigeria. Specifically, the work seeks to find out the factors that militate against students’ performance in business education at tertiary institutions in Anambra. The author also discusses the lack of teaching facilities contributing to the poor performances of students in business education at tertiary institutions in Anambra.
Tertiary institutions in Nigeria across the country are facing challenges of poor performance of students in most of the undergraduate programs which is retarding growth and development of the nation. The popular concern is that of the business education students. Business education programme is one of the programs confronted with problems of poor performance which is affecting the quality of its graduates in the country.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Significance of the Study
Scope of the Study-
Research Questions
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Business Education
Theoretical Framework
Theoretical Studies
Empirical Studies
Summary of Literature Review
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD
Research Design
Areas of the Study
Population of the Study
Instrument for Data Collection
Validation of the Instrument
Method of Data Collection
Method of Data Analysis
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS
Research Question 1:
Research Question 2:
Research Question 3:
Summary of the Major Findings
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Discussion of the Findings
Conclusion
Implications of the Study
Recommendations
Limitation of the Study
Suggestion for further Studies
Research Objectives and Themes
This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to the poor academic performance of business education students in tertiary institutions within Anambra State. The research focuses on identifying critical barriers to academic success, specifically examining the impact of inadequate teaching facilities and the role of student interest in their chosen course of study.
- Identification of factors militating against student performance.
- Assessment of the impact of inadequate teaching facilities on academic outcomes.
- Evaluation of how lack of student interest contributes to poor performance.
- Analysis of institutional challenges in the provision of instructional materials.
- Proposing strategic improvements for curriculum delivery and teacher quality.
Excerpt from the Book
Business Education
Business education is a programme of study structured towards impacting on the trainee skills for gainful employment. It equips its recipients with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude that will enable him succeed in whatever business endeavor he may engaged in. Akunme (2002) defined business education as a programme designed to prepare individuals for gainful employment as semi-skilled workers in occupations that are not generally considered professional by the society. This definition implied that business education is vocational education. This is because vocational education is also seen as education designed to prepare skilled personnel at lower levels of qualification for one or a group of occupations trade or jobs.
Aliyu (2002) observed that generally, people usually look at business education from the micro point of view rather than the macro point of view. Aliyu maintained that business education is relevant in our socio-economic and political lives, as a nation in this century. Everyone feels the impact of business in one’s daily activities that requires the rudimentary knowledge of business education by all and sundry and the autonomation of today’s offices makes business education even more desirable by every citizen.
Oluwafemi (2002) noted that business education is a panacea for poverty alleviation. This looks at the skill which business education offers that enables the individuals to work in the office or to be self-employed. Ihemekpen (2002), asserted that business education is no longer business education of the past because the government (NCCE, 1996) has added the fifth objective provision of skilled for self employed.
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: Outlines the background of business education, the statement of the problem regarding poor performance in Anambra State, and the research objectives.
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE: Provides a conceptual and theoretical framework for business education, while synthesizing empirical studies related to student performance.
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHOD: Details the descriptive survey design, population, and instrumentation used to gather data from 281 students across six tertiary institutions.
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND DATA ANALYSIS: Presents the statistical analysis of the research questions using mean scores to evaluate the factors impacting academic performance.
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Interprets the findings, offers conclusions on the state of business education, and provides policy recommendations for stakeholders.
Keywords
Business Education, Tertiary Institutions, Anambra State, Academic Performance, Vocational Education, Teaching Facilities, Instructional Materials, Student Interest, Skill Acquisition, Educational Infrastructure, Questionnaire, Data Analysis, Mean Score, Teacher Qualification, Curriculum Delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research focuses on analyzing the underlying causes of poor academic performance among business education students in tertiary institutions located in Anambra State, Nigeria.
Which thematic areas are examined in this study?
The study examines three main themes: factors militating against performance, the influence of inadequate teaching facilities, and the role of student interest in the program.
What is the primary research goal?
The goal is to ascertain student perceptions regarding these issues to provide data-driven recommendations for improving educational quality and performance.
What research methodology was employed?
The study adopted a descriptive survey design, utilizing a structured questionnaire administered to a population of 281 final-year students.
What are the key findings regarding teaching facilities?
The results indicate that inadequate classroom infrastructure, a lack of modern teaching facilities, and poor access to instructional materials significantly hinder student performance.
How is student interest linked to academic outcomes?
The research concludes that student interest is a significant driver of success; a lack of passion or forced enrollment into the course contributes to lower performance levels.
What specific factor did the study identify regarding teachers?
The study highlights that the use of inappropriate teaching methods and the employment of unqualified staff are perceived by students as major obstacles to their learning success.
What recommendations does the author offer for the government?
The author recommends that the government prioritize the provision of adequate infrastructure, internet access, and instructional tools, alongside the regular training and re-training of academic staff.
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- Anonym (Autor:in), 2019, The causes of poor performances of students in business education in Nigeria, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/507996
