ABSTRACT
This research project aims to investigate the influence of business educators’ ICT skills and the availability of a functional ICT laboratory on students’ ICT skills acquisition in Federal College of Education (Tech), located in Ondo State, Nigeria. In today’s digital era, ICT skills are essential for students’ academic and professional development. This study seeks to explore the extent to which business educators’ ICT skills impact students’ ICT skills acquisition, examine the role of a functional ICT laboratory in enhancing students’ ICT skills, identify specific ICT skills taught by educators, and propose recommendations for improving ICT integration in business education.
A mixed-methods research design will be employed, utilizing surveys, interviews, and classroom observations to collect data from business educators and students in Federal College of Education (Tech). The research objectives include assessing the influence of business educators’ ICT skills on students’ ICT skills acquisition, examining the role of a functional ICT laboratory, identifying specific ICT skills taught by educators, and proposing strategies for enhancing ICT integration in business education.
The findings of this research project will contribute to the existing body of knowledge by providing insights into the influence of business educators’ ICT skills and the availability of a functional ICT laboratory on students’ ICT skills acquisition. The research will assess the extent to which business educators’ ICT skills impact students’ acquisition of various ICT skills, such as computer literacy, internet navigation, software applications, data analysis, and digital communication. Additionally, the study will explore the role of a functional ICT laboratory in providing students with hands-on experience and practical application of ICT skills. Furthermore, the research will identify specific ICT skills taught by business educators, including instructional strategies, resources, and assessment methods employed. Based on the findings, recommendations will be proposed for improving ICT integration in business education, encompassing faculty development programs, infrastructure enhancement, curriculum revision, and pedagogical approaches.
The implications of this research extend to business educators, students, educational institutions, and policymakers. The findings will provide business educators with insights into the impact of their ICT skills on students’ ICT skills acquisition, encouraging them to enhance their own competencies and pedagogical approaches. Students can benefit from the research findings by understanding the importance of ICT skills and actively engaging in learning opportunities provided by educators and the ICT laboratory. Educational institutions can utilize the research findings to inform resource allocation and infrastructure development to create a conducive ICT learning environment. Policymakers can consider the implications of the research when formulating policies and guidelines for integrating ICT in business education, ensuring the provision of quality ICT education.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Background of the study 3
1.3 Statement of the General Problem 4
1.4 Objective of the study 5
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 Statement of hypothesis 6
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Limitation of the study 7
1.9 Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 Review of related literature 9
2.2 Theoretical framework
2.3 Summary of review 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 Research design 35
3.3 Area of study 35
3.4 Population of the study 36
3.5 Sample size 36
3.6 Instrument for data collection 36
3.7 Reliability of the instrument 37
3.8 Validity of the Instrument 38
3.9 Method of data Collection 38
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Characteristics of the respondents 41
4.3 Presentation of Data Analysis 43
4.4 Discussion of Findings 48
4.5 Summary of findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendation 53
Biography 54
Appendix 56
THE INFLUENCE OF BUSINESS EDUCATORS’ ICT SKILLS AND FUNCTIONAL ICT LABORATORY ON STUDENTS’ ICT SKILLS ACQUISITION IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECH,) ONDO STATE, GET MORE PHD DISSERTATION BUSINESS EDUCATION MATERIALS HERE.
