INTRODUCTION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN BUSINESS STUDIES CURRICULUM OF JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONITSHA NORTH L.G.A OF ANAMBRA STATE: IMPLICATIONS FOR QUALITYASSURANCE

Abstract

This study was designed to determine the need for the introduction of entrepreneurship education in business studies curriculum of junior secondary schools in Onitsha North L.G.A of Anambra State. Three research questions and a hypothesis were used. This population for the study comprised 52 business teachers and a sample of entrepreneurs within the study area. Data for the study were collected by means of a structured questionnaire the reliability of the validated questionnaire was 0.84 which was done using Pearson's Product Moment Correlation coefficient. Mean and t-test were used to analyse the data. The result of the data analysis showed the need for the introduction of entrepreneurship education and financial management skills needed for effective
management of small-scale business. Based on the findings it was recommended that business studies curriculum should be restructured and business studies students be equipped with important financial management skills needed for successful small scale business.