THE USE OF STUDENTS-CENTERED METHODS IN THE TEACHING OF BUSINESS STUDIES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

James Edomonyi Edokpolor

THE USE OF STUDENTS-CENTERED METHODS IN THE TEACHING OF BUSINESS STUDIES IN JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS

James Edomonyi Edokpolor

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to assess the use of students-centered methods in the teaching of business studies in junior secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. One research question was raised and answered using the mean statistic, while two hypotheses was formulated and tested using t-test statistic. The descriptive survey research design was employed for the research. A four-point scaled questionnaire was used as instrument for collection of data. The sample size was 399 which comprised of 42 business studies teachers and 357 students in junior secondary schools. The instrument was validated by experts and its reliability coefficient obtained using Cronbach’s alpha formula was .82 and .86 respectively. The research found that students-centred methods are underutilized in the teaching of business studies especially at the junior secondary school level of education. It was therefore recommended among others that government and all other major Stakeholders should endeavour to provide sufficient amount of financial resources so as to help in ensuring the implementation of students-centred methods in the teaching business of studies especially at the junior secondary school level of education.

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