Teacher’s perception of entrepreneurship education curriculum and it’s implications on implementation at senior secondary schools

Project Abstract

Entrepreneurship education has gained significant attention in recent years as a way to equip students with the necessary skills and mindset to succeed in an ever-changing and competitive global economy. This study explores teachers' perceptions of entrepreneurship education curriculum and its implications on implementation at senior secondary schools. The research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing semi-structured interviews with a sample of 30 teachers from various senior secondary schools. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify recurring patterns and themes in teachers' responses. Findings revealed that teachers generally had a positive perception of entrepreneurship education curriculum, recognizing its potential to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among students. However, several challenges were identified that hindered effective implementation. These challenges included limited resources, lack of training for teachers, and time constraints due to the existing academic curriculum. Despite these challenges, teachers expressed a strong commitment to integrating entrepreneurship education into their teaching practices. They emphasized the need for professional development opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in delivering entrepreneurship education effectively. The implications of teachers' perceptions on the implementation of entrepreneurship education curriculum at senior secondary schools are significant. Addressing the identified challenges and providing adequate support and resources for teachers are crucial steps to ensure the successful integration of entrepreneurship education into the school curriculum. Further research is recommended to explore strategies to overcome the barriers to implementation and enhance the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education in senior secondary schools. Collaboration between educational policymakers, school administrators, and teachers is essential to create a supportive environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship among students. Overall, this study sheds light on the importance of understanding teachers' perceptions of entrepreneurship education curriculum and highlights the need for targeted interventions to overcome implementation challenges. By addressing these challenges and supporting teachers in their efforts to deliver high-quality entrepreneurship education, schools can better prepare students for success in the 21st-century workforce.

Project Overview

<p> </p><div><p><strong>INTRODUCTION</strong></p><p>The study examined the perception of teachers on the senior secondary Entrepreneurship Education Curriculum. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The research design adopted for the study is a descriptive survey. The population of the study consisted of all the public senior secondary schools in Kano Metropolis and the teachers within them. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select 343 teachers from 12 schools. The instrument for data collection was a modified 4-Point Likert Scale questionnaire developed by the researchers and titled ”Teachers Perception of Entrepreneurship Curriculum Questionnaire (TPEECQ)”. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics (means and standard deviation). The results showed that teachers have a positive perception of entrepreneurship education as a technique for secondary school graduate self-employment. The findings also reveal that teachers perceive the entrepreneurship education curriculum as appropriate in terms of its goals and content. The study concludes with recommendations such as: the senior secondary entrepreneurship education curriculum should be redesigned to reflect more entrepreneurial skills and fully implemented at senior secondary schools in Kano Metropolis. Government and private investors should give adequate attention to entrepreneurial development in secondary schools by providing adequate funding as well as taking measures to overcome all the prevailing challenges facing effective entrepreneurship teaching.</p></div><h3></h3><br> <br><p></p>