Economics Education and Students’ Attitude Towards Acquisition of Entrepreneurship Skills in Curbing Unemployment and Improving Global Competitiveness in Nigeria
Keywords:
Economics Education, Entrepreneur Skills, Attitude, UnemploymentAbstract
This study explored the Economics Education and student’s attitude towards the acquisition of entrepreneurship skills to curb unemployment and improve global competitiveness. The study was guided by two research objectives and questions. The study employed a descriptive survey research and research design. The population of the study is 2860 and stratified sampling technique was used to sample a total of 280 economics education students. A self-structured questionnaire titled EEA was used for data collection. The instrument was validated and trial-tested. Cronbach Alpha was used to attain a 0.74 reliability coefficient. Data were analyzed using simple percentages. The finding of the study revealed that economics education students have a negative attitude towards the acquisition of entrepreneurial skills and some factors like family background, peer influence, lack of funds, and profit-making factors among others are responsible for influencing their attitude. The study recommended that curriculum planners should as a matter of urgency incorporate practical entrepreneur skill acquisition content in economics education curriculum across all levels. There is a need for sensitization and programs geared towards enlightening people on the benefit of entrepreneur skills, this will help to motivate and build critical thinking of new ideas, seek opportunities and bring new products into existence or add value to existing products or services. Parent should also be sensitized on the importance of entrepreneurship skills to their children and the development of the society at large.
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