Title: BLENDED LEARNING APPROACH TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA

Authors:
Anyakoha, Chukwunonye Nnanna, Okanazu, Oliver Okechukwu

Abstract: Abstract This study explored the application of bended learning approach to teaching entrepreneurship education in south eastern Nigeria. Specifically, the study aimed at examining the integration of blended learning approach to the delivery of entrepreneurship education and the skill gaps that exists mitigating against the optimal implementation of blended learning approach to program delivery It also highlighted the challenges of implementing the blended learning approach to program delivery and measures that can be put in place in mitigating these challenges. The area of study was Anambra State of Nigeria, and the population used for this study were teachers of entrepreneurship in four government owned tertiary institutions in the state. A total of 390 questionnaires were distributed for this study. Frequency analysis was employed in analyzing the data and results showed that a low level of information and communication technology (ICT) skills and also bias towards rote learning methods are a major reason militating against the effective implementation of blended learning approach to program delivery. The study thus suggested therefore that sensitization programs on the advantages of blended learning approach to teaching business education and the adoption more emphasis on the use of ICT in teaching and learning of entrepreneurship education in tertiary institutions. Keywords: Blended learning, Entrepreneurship education, Teaching, Innovation.

Publication Date: 2016-12-14