Factors Enhancing the Implementation of Business Education Curriculum in Colleges of Education in North Eastern Nigeria

Maryam Salisu, Umar Inuwa

Abstract


This study focuses on factors enhancing the implementation of business education curriculum in colleges of education in North Eastern Nigeria. The study adopted survey research design. The sample of the study comprised 144 Business Education lecturers and 144 NCE III Business Education students. A simple random sampling was used in the study. The data was collected using Implementation of Business Education Curriculum Questionnaire. The data collected was analyzed using multiple regression. The findings revealed that availability of instructional resources and utilization of instructional resources enhanced the implementation of Business Education curriculum in colleges of education in North-East Nigeria significantly. Therefore, business education curriculum in colleges of education can be properly implemented by providing and ensure the effective utilization of instructional resources. This will enable business education graduates of colleges of education to acquire a sufficient practical and professional competencies to become a self-reliant citizens in society.  


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