Framework for Promoting Self-Directed Lifelong Learning among Business Education Students in Colleges of Education that Offer Business Education in North-East, Nigeria

Sa’idu G.

Abstract


This study was focused on the Framework for Promoting Self-Directed Lifelong Learning Among Business Education Students in Colleges of Education Offered Business Education in North-East, Nigeria Business Education plays a critical role in preparing students for the dynamic demands of the business world, equipping them with employable skills that promote job creation, productivity in paid employment, and success in self-employment. The study adopted a survey design, gathering quantitative data from a representative sample of Business Education students across Colleges of Education in North-East Nigeria. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to assess key determinants that impact self-directed lifelong learning. Additionally, the study examines learning approach, graduates were better equipped to meet the demands of the ever-changing business environment. It was concluded that vocational business education is a formidable tool for sustainable economic development in Nigeria because it provides its recipients with the appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies that are needed for sustainable economic development. Finally, the findings of the study on vocational business education revealed some issues on: inadequate funding; poor remuneration and motivation of teachers; orientation of administrators; insufficient infrastructure and inaccessibility of digital and internet technology. However, some recommendations are: all stakeholders in Business Education should prioritize and mobilize adequate funds to support the programme; need by government to motivate Business educators adequately through improved remuneration and conditions of service; adequate orientation for school administrators to understand the role of vocational business education in sustainable development, the government supervisory organs in business education should ensure standards are maintained; constant evaluation of the curriculum at every stage with current technological realities; need for business educators to improve on personal skills especially on ICT to keep pace with emerging technologies in vocational business education.


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