Publication Information
Journal: NAU Journal of Technology and Vocational Education
Volume: 1 (2014-2016)
BUSINESS EDUCATORS' ASSESSMENT OF AVAILABLE ICT RESOURCES FOR TEACHING BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA.
Nwadiani, C.O
Department of Vocational and Technical Education University of Benin, Benin City
Okolocha, C.C
Department of Vocational Education Nmamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
This study assessed available ICT resources for teaching business education courses
in tertiary institutions in South South Nigeria. One research question was raised and
answered while two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The descriptive
survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all 240 business
educators in the colleges of education and universities in this area. The entire population was
used. A structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Kunder
Richardson statistics was used to establish the reliability; a reliability coefficient of 0.73 was
obtained. Data collected were analyzed using percentage, mean and standard deviation to
answer the research question and the null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance
using t-test statistics. The findings showed there are no ICT resources for teaching business
education courses and that college of education have more ICT have more ICT resources
than the universities. Conclusions were drawn and relevant recommendations were made
among others that government and relevant stake- holders should provide adequate and
relevant ICT resources for the teaching of business education courses in tertiary institutions.
in tertiary institutions in South South Nigeria. One research question was raised and
answered while two null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The descriptive
survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all 240 business
educators in the colleges of education and universities in this area. The entire population was
used. A structured questionnaire was used as instrument for data collection. Kunder
Richardson statistics was used to establish the reliability; a reliability coefficient of 0.73 was
obtained. Data collected were analyzed using percentage, mean and standard deviation to
answer the research question and the null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance
using t-test statistics. The findings showed there are no ICT resources for teaching business
education courses and that college of education have more ICT have more ICT resources
than the universities. Conclusions were drawn and relevant recommendations were made
among others that government and relevant stake- holders should provide adequate and
relevant ICT resources for the teaching of business education courses in tertiary institutions.
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technology in Nigeria secondary schools. International NGO Journal 4(5) Retrieved
on the 10th of Nov. 2011 from www.academic Journals.org/ingoj/pdf/…/Ajayi% 20
Ekundayo.pdf.
Aduwa-Ogiegbaen, S. E. & Iyamu, E. O. (2005). Using Information and communication
technology in secondary schools in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects. Educational
Technology and Society, 8(1), 104112.
Bolaji, L. (2001). ICT the hopes and reality in school. 1st ed. Ibadan: University Press.
Ebijuwa, A. A. (2005). Information and communication technology in university libraries: the Nigeria
experience. Journal of Library and Information Science 7 (1&2): 23- 30.
Ezenwafor J. I. (2012). Adequacy of exposure to ICT by graduating business education
students of tertiary institutions in Anambra State. Business Education Journal 6(2)
45-60.
Federal Republic of Nigeria (2004). National policy on education, Lagos: NERDC Press.
Hornby, A. O. (2002). Oxford advanced learner's dictionary, London: Oxford university press.
Karisddappa, C. R. (2004). Library and information science curriculum for developing countries. A
paper presented at IFLA General Conference and Council.
Okwuanaso, S. I. (2004). Improving standards in business education in Nigeria. Business
Education Journal. 4(2)12-23
Okwudishu, C. H. (2005). Awareness and use of information and communication technology
and secondary schools: First results from the ICTs in school survey, 2003-2004.
Available on http:/www.stacan.ca/English/research/81-595. MIE 2004 07.pdf.
Okoro, L. B & Ndinechi, G. I.(2013). Assessment of ICT competencies possessed by
polytechnic OTM lecturers in south south geo-political zone of Nigeria. Journal of
Vocational and Adult Education 8 (1) 1-15.
Okoye, K. R. E. & Eze, T. I. (2010). Enhancing quality in educational practice and
instructional delivery by teachers technology and vocational education in Nigeria.
African research review. An International Multi-disciplinary Journal. Ethiopia 4 (2)
355-69.
st
Oladimi, B. & Oladipo, T.(2000). Information and technology in schools: the way forward: 1 (ed).
Osuala, E. C. (1992). Vocational education and manpower development. Journal of vocational
training in socio-economic development of Nigeria. Journal of Nigeria
Publication:University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Titiloye, A. K. (2006). Business education and the challenges of globalization: An overview:
Journal of office management and technology. Multi-disciplinary Journal for
managers and technology, secretaries. Office professionals, business educators and
information management expert 1(1)320-325.
Wadi, sD. & Sonia, J. (2002). ICT for education potential potency: in W. Hadded & A. Drexler (Eds).
Technologies for education: Potential parameters and prospects (Washington D. C.;
Academy for educational development and Parris: UNESCO) Pp. 34-37.
World Bank (2002). Constructing knowledge societies. New challenges for tertiary education.
Washington. World Bank.