ASSESSMENT OFCHALLENGES AND CONTEMPORARY TRENDS INFLUENCING CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

Peter Adekunle Oluwafemi (PhD), Sunday Adeagbo (PhD), Matthew Adeola Okunlola, Njideka Gloria Izuogu

Abstract


This study examined the challenges and contemporary patterns that must be taken into account when formulating a business education curriculum to ensure the long-term viability of business education. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design, with the population including business educators and curriculum specialists. The study was led by two aims of study, two research questions, and two null hypotheses. The study's research questions were addressed by utilizing mean and standard deviation, while the null hypotheses were assessed through t-test statistics at a significance level of 0.05. A total of 300 participants were selected for the study using a combination of random and selective sampling techniques. The data collection instrument utilized in this study was a questionnaire consisting of fourteen items, which was specifically prepared by the researcher. The instrument underwent face and content validation by three senior lecturers from the Department of Business Education at Tai-Solarin University of Education, located in Ijebu-Ode. The reliability coefficient of 0.75 was determined using test and retest methods. The study's findings indicate that several challenges, such as demographic changes, poverty, changes in government policy, emerging technologies, globalization, employment and unemployment, and human and material resources, should be taken into account when designing a business education curriculum. The null hypotheses of the investigation were upheld as the calculated T-value exceeded the critical value from the table. The discovery has confirmed the viewpoint held by numerous authors that the development of any curriculum for a sustainable future necessitates the consideration of various difficulties and contemporary trends. A recommendation has been made for stakeholders and curriculum developers in business education programmes to take into account various challenges and contemporary trends in curriculum development, such as digital diversity, personalized learning, and government expenditure on education. This is crucial for ensuring the long-term viability of business education.

Keywords:Challenges and modern trends, Curriculum development, Business Education


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