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THE APPRAISAL OF THE TECHNIQUES USED IN TEACHING OF ECONOMICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS (A CASE STUDY OF ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA).
Title Page
Approval Page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table Of Contents
Abstract
Chapter One:
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background Of The Study
1.2 Statement Of The Problem
1.3 Objectives Of The Study
1.4 Significance Of The Study
1.5 Research Questions
1.6 Scope Of The Study
1.7 Limitations Of The Study
1.8 Definitions Of Terms
Chapter Two:
2.0 Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical Background
2.2 Educational Counselling Services
2.3 Roles Of Teachers In Guidance And Counselling Services
2.4 Factors That Contributes To The Poor Performance Of The Students In Economics
2.5 Theories Of Effective Teaching And Studying Techniques
Chapter Three:
3.0 Research Methods
3.1 Research Design
3.2 Area Of The Study
3.3 Population Of The Study
3.4 Sample Size
3.5 Sampling Techniques
3.6 Research Instrument
3.7 Validity Of The Instrument
3.8 Methods Of Data Collection
3.9 Method Of Data Analysis
Chapter Four:
4.0 Presentation And Analysis Of Data
4.1 Analysis
Chapter Five:
5.0 Summary, Of Findings Conclusion And Recommendation
5.1 Discussion Of Findings
5.2 Summary Of Findings
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendations
Reference
Appendix
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
This chapter deals intensively on the obligation of the secondary school in helping to promoting the full development of the individual morally, socially, intellectually and its contribution on the well being of the society in which he lives. Further more, the term curriculum of secondary school has been designed to meet the desired objectives of secondary education as stated in the secondary national development plan. These aims broadly stated as follows:-
- Preparations for useful living in the society
- Preparations for higher education
To achieve these aims a member of school subject has been introduced into the curriculums in paramount among these subject in economics. Economics in a very important and exciting subject it deals with the day to day activities of man. Knowledge of economics enables students to spend wisely so that with resources at their disposal can be used to minimize their satisfaction. Economics prepares students to contribute positively to their rapid economic development of the nation. It inculcates the spirit of inquiry so that students can base their decision on facts rather than more sentiment. Simply, study of man’s judicious use of his limited resources for the satisfaction on his unlimited wants.
The popularity of this subject among secondary school students in evidenced by the increasing number of those who oer it in senior secondary school certificate examination of both WAEC and NECO. In order that student themselves can reap the benefit of studying economics at school; they should be able to organize their learning eiciently. It has been observed that in their bid to do this, students made use of various study habit depend on the teachers teaching methodology. Some prefer taking down notes during classes while others just listen to the teachers and later read their text books, some have private study time tables which they keep to while others prefer reading together and discussing the material studied. What then are problem in teaching economics? In the height of these observation, the researcher has deemed it necessary to investigate the problem and remedies of teaching economics in secondary schools in Enugu East Local Government Area. 1.2 Statement of the Problems In spite of the support system given to the education of secondary school students by the government, majority of the students either do not or partially achieve their aims of secondary school education.
This can be deducted from the increasing concern of the general public the unimproving standard of our educational system has regulated to the poor performance of students in various school subjects and inadequate teaching aid in the secondary school curriculum. This poor performance could be attributed at least in part to inadequate preparation which can be related to poor study habit and problems of teaching methodology in Economics. This is because it is not uncommon to see brilliant students failing their examination as a result of poor teaching and poor preparation. Many students perform poorly in their academic work not because they do not have the mental to do well but because their teacher’s do not know or do not have or use the most eective method of study or teaching. In order to improve students academic performance in economics and also improve teaching economics, deliberate eorts have to be put in place by both teachers, government and parents to drill the students in the acquisition of appropriate study habit and improve teaching economics. In this study therefore, the researchers is poised to appraise the techniques used in teaching Economics secondary schools
1.2 The Statement of the Problem
In spite of the support system given to the education of secondary school students by the government, majority of the students either do not or partially achieve their aims of secondary school education. This can be deducted from the increasing concern of the general public the unimproving standard of our educational system has regulated to the poor performance of students in various school subjects and inadequate teaching aid in the secondary school curriculum. This poor performance could be attributed atleast in part to inadequate preparation which can be related to poor study habit and problems of teaching methodology in Economics. This is because it is not uncommon to see brilliant students failing their examination as a result of poor teaching and poor preparation. Many students perform poorly in their academic work not because they do not have the mental ability to do well but because their teacher’s do not know or do not have or use the most effective method of study or teaching. In order to improve students academic performance in economics and also improve teaching economics, deliberate efforts have to be put in place by both teachers, government and parents to drill the students in the acquisition of appropriate study habit and improve teaching economics. In this study therefore, the researchers is poised to appraise the techniques used in teaching economics secondary schools.
1.3 The Objective of the Study:
The main objectives of the study are to appraise the techniques used in teaching Economics in secondary schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The specific objectives are as follows:
- To find out how economics is been taught in secondary schools.
- Assess and evaluate the quality of teachers teaching economics and the material used in teaching, whether the materials are adequate, relevant or not.
- To address various challenges faced by teachers and learners of economics.
- Finally, it is hoped that the study would assists in future other researchers who might be interested in conducting a study in this field.
1.4 Research Questions
The following research questions will be used to guide the study.
- Will there be any significant difference between the academic performance of students in economics taught with traditional method and those with nontraditional method?
- Will there be any significance difference in the performance of students in economics due to the use of instructional material?
- Will there be any significance difference between the performances of students in economic taught by professionally qualified teachers in economics and those taught by nonqualified teachers?
- Will the use of instructional materials have significant influence on students learning economics?
1.5 The Significance of the Study
This study will be of significance to many individuals and concerned experts in academic industry. It will help to alert students teachers and educationist on the techniques used in teaching of economics in secondary and will equally re-equip them in an attempt to attain a higher study more especially in economics. This study will also expose guidance and counseling personal and the school administration of the need of establishing guidance programme in school is so as to guide students in establishing good and regular study habit as well as advising teachers in adopting good method of teaching economics for better learning to take place.
1.6 Scope of Study
This research is strictly concerned with the appraisal of the techniques used in teaching economics in secondary schools in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. It will address itself to the identification of the techniques and training on good teaching and study habit on students achievement in economics.
1.7 Limitation of the Study
The researchers encountered financial problems. The money required for traveling is much, although they co-operated very friendly during the research work. Most of the teachers were not consistently in their offices. A lot of times were spent by the researchers in a bid to get them in their offices and classrooms. The researchers could not consult members out side the research group.
1.8 Definition of Terms
Appraisal – Judgment of value, performance or nature of somebody.
Aptitude – Skill at doing something
Counsellor – A person trained to advise people with problem
Curriculum – The subjects that are included in a course of study or taught in a school, college etc.
