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PROBLEMS
FACING TEACHING LEARNING ECONOMICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT
The project
work was carried out to investigate the possible censes of the poor performance
of students in Economics in the recent time vis-à-vis the teaching/learning of
economics in the senior secondary level in Lagos State taking Ikeja Local
Government Area as a case study.
In
conducting the research work, ten (10) secondary schools comprising six (6)
public and four (4) private schools were selected with one hundred and fifty
(150 students and thirty (30) teachers randomly selected an sample population
separate questionnaire were drain on the students and teachers and their
responses subjected to statistical analysis using percentage (%) and chi-square
(X2).
Finally,
findings were highlighted and recommendations that could attribute to good
performance of students in economics given.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
History has
if that Adam Smith was the first writer to produce a work devoted to economics
(Adebayo 1980). It is an incontrovertible fact that Adam Smith ideas pervade
all aspects oft economics knowledge today. His wealth of knowledge would
continue to be an indispensable took of reference for generations to come.
Over the
years, a considerable number people have contributed immensely to the
development of economics. The subject has expanded considerably covering all
issues and problems relating to how the society uses its resources toward
achieving a desirable standard of economics in nation building can not be
over-emphasized. Its function is becoming increasing important in that without
it, multiple transaction of a modern business would be impossible the Federal,
State and Local government apply the use of economics by mean of tax
application to generate revenue for daily operational running’s.
The teaching
of economics in schools attempt to produce a course which:-
a. Is relevant to the learners is needs and
experience
b. Stresses the fundamental unity of economics
c. Add a cultural dimension to the learning of
economics
d. Lays adequate and broad-based foundation for
subsequent specialist study e.g accountancy, finance, banking etc.
e. Respect both the psychological and
philosophical maturation of the learners.
However,
despite the immense contribution of economics to nation building, its worrisome
to notice a decline in performance and in general attitude secondary school
students in the subject as revealed in the terminal examinations in schools
where the researcher had their teaching practice.
It is
therefore expected that if we are going to have a ready way in the pursuit of
economics, the subject economics should be taken with a serious mind. Instead,
what we are witnessing in our schools today is the erroneous attitudes of
students to the study of economics, such attitudinal behaviour ranges from lack
of open mindedness, curiosity, interest, diligence motivation to willingness.
The attitudinal behaviour varies from age to age sex to sex and at different
levels of education.
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
It has been
observed, that inspite of the importance of economics to nation building, the
performance of students of senior secondary schools in the subject is not
encouraging this the researchers noticed in the terminal examination results in
different schools in Ikeja Local government in Lagos State during their
teaching practice in the area.
1.3 PURPOSE OF STUDY
Since the
principal goal for the study of economics in senior secondary schools
curriculum is to prepare the students to meet any economics challenges, the
researchers were of the opinion that the project work would reveal some vital
information among which are:
a. The reason why students have not been taking
the subject seriously.
b. Teaching & learning habit of teachers
and students of economics in senior secondary schools.
c. The professional skill of the teachers of
economics in schools.
d. Level of educational facilities in schools.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
The study
will endeavour to find out the attitude of students towards learning of
economics. The result of this research work will be of immense value to
economics teachers, students and the society in general. Knowing the factors
influencing the students performance in economics will enable teachers to look
out for possible solutions.
It will also
help researchers to know and be aware of some of the possible problems they
will face when they become qualified teachers. The finding of the study would
also help the teachers to detect and cope in the attitudinal behaviours that
may be exhibited by their students during the course of teaching economics and
thereby adopt better method of teaching the subject.
1.5 SCOPE OF STUDY
The research
work which focuses on problems facing teaching –learning economics in senior
secondary school a survey limited to Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State
shall be conducted in six (6) public secondary schools and four (4) private
secondary schools. The selected schools includes:-
1. Ikeja Grammar School Ikeja
2. Ojodu Grammar School, Ikeja
3. Agidingbi High School, Ikeja
4. Maryland Comprehensive High School, Ikeja
5. Holy Trinity High School, Ikeja
6. Wasimi community secondary school, Ikeja
Private
Secondary Schools:
i. Chrisland High School, Ikeja
ii. Fasta International school Ikeja
iii. Centre Escolar, Ikeja
iv. Abbey secondary schools, GRA, Ikeja
1.6 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
i. Does educational facilities have
any impact on effective teaching learning of economics in teachers and
students?
ii. Does home background of the students
have significant effect on their performance?
iii. Do methods adopted by teachers of
economics affect students attitudes towards learning the subject?
iv. To what extent does the students self
concept affects their performance in economics in senior secondary school
level?
v. What are possible factors
responsible for poor performance of students of senior secondary school level
in economics in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State?
1.7 RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS
Hypothesis
1.
Ho: There is no relationship between the methods
adopted by the teachers of economics and attitudes of students towards learning
the subject.
Hi: There is
relationship between the methods adopted by the teachers of economics and
attitudes of students towards learning the subject.
Hypothesis 2
Ho: There is no relationship between the home
background of the students and their performance.
Hi: There is
relationship between th4e home backgrounds of the students their performance.
Hypothesis 3
Ho: There is
no significant difference between the personal interest of the students towards
economics and their attitudes towards learning the subject.
Hi: There is significant difference between the
personal interest of the students towards economics and their attitudes towards
learning the subject.
Hypothesis 4
H0: There is no significant difference in the
impact of good educational facilities and student’ performance in economics.
Hi: There is significant difference in the impact
of good educational facilities and student’ performance in economics.
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
· Cognitive learning: This refers to achievement by mental process
such as reasoning, remembering and recall. It helps in solving problem,
developing new ideas and evaluation.
· Facilities:- This could be human or non- human resources
that facilitate teaching/learning.
· Performance: The term is used to refer to grade attainment
in academics or in academics or in other area of life.
· Professionalism: This refers to
expected standard of beahviour and performance of the professionals. It
includes the character, spirit and methods that distinguish a professional from
an amateur.
· Psychomotive earning: This has to do with the development of skills
which requires efficient co-ordination between our brains and muscles such as
reading, writing, skipping, jugging, balancing etc.
· Qualified Teacher: This refers to teachers
that acquired professional skill in teaching career.
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