Title: EVALUATING THE NEED FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SHORTHAND IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS

Authors:
AINA M. ADEBAYO

Abstract: Abstract It is obvious that the use of shorthand is not so common in today's business environment. Many people believe that non-use of shorthand has been due to emergence of Information and Communication Technology facilities which have engulfed the business world. Thus, shorthand seems to be a subject that has outlived its usefulness. To find out the status of shorthand in the present day business environment, questionnaires were used to elicit responses from respondents to proffer solutions to the three research questions raised. The study covers tertiary institutions in the state, where Business education is being offered. Relevant literature were reviewed. The data collected were analyzed with mean ratings and standard deviation. It was thereafter found out that ICT facilities cannot replace shorthand and that reduced use of shorthand in offices is due to the fact that modern-day secretaries have risen to the challenges faced by the early secretaries and are now more educated and more highly qualified. It was found out that secretaries still use shorthand to keep records. Based on these findings, it was recommended that shorthand should still be part of the curriculum for the training of secretaries among others. Key words: Shorthand, ICT, Teaching, Learning, Business Education, Tertiary Institutions

Publication Date: 2016-06-06