Publication Title Strategies for boosting students’ enrolment into business education programme of colleges of education Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Publication Authors Clever Omovigho Igberaharha1 , Moses Onyesom2
Year Published 2021-09-09
Abstract A close observation in recent times has shown a steady decline of students’ enrolment into business education programme especially in the colleges of education. The situation is becoming worrisome considering the social implications it has on the education industry. Thus, the study was conducted to determine strategies for boosting students’ enrolment into business education programme of colleges of education in Delta State. Design of this research was descriptive survey and 118 business education lecturers in the colleges of education in Delta State participated in the survey. Data were collected with questionnaire. The results of data analysis showed that the respondents agreed that the attracting and retaining strategies considered in the study were necessary frameworks for boosting students’ enrolment into business education programme. The test of hypotheses showed that irrespective of the years of work experience of the respondents, their responses did not differ significantly. This indicated that the examined attracting and retaining strategies were critical for boosting students’ enrolment. It was concluded that the attracting and retaining strategies determined by the study are effective means of reversing the steady decline of students’ enrolment experienced in recent years at the colleges of education in Delta State, Nigeria.
Publication Title Assessment of the Adequacy of Instructional Resources in Business Education Programmes Relative to NCCE Standards for Colleges of Education in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Education and Learning; Vol. 2, No. 2; 2013
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom1,2 & Chimezie Comfort Okolocha1
Year Published 2013-02-02
Abstract The study assessed the adequacy of instructional resources available for business education programmes at the colleges of education in Edo and Delta states of Nigeria in relation to the standards stipulated by the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE). The study adopted the ex-post facto research design and was guided by five research questions. The population of the study comprised all the six business education departments of the colleges of education in Edo and Delta states of Nigeria. The entire population was studied in terms of adequacy of instructional resources. The data for the study was collected through direct observation using the NCCE benchmarks as inventory and analyzed using ratio and percentage scores. The study found that lecturers and physical facilities available for business education programmes are adequate in some of the colleges and not adequate in others. Equipment and supplies in the typing laboratories, shorthand studios and model offices were found to be grossly inadequate in all the colleges studied. Based on these findings therefore, it was concluded that students of business education in these colleges of education are learning without the necessary and required instructional resources for effective development. To this end, it was recommended among others that the National Commission for Colleges of Education should regularly supervise the programmes of business education and ensure that their stipulated standards are maintained.
Publication Title Towards Quality Assurance in Business Education in Nigeria: Constraints and Control Download PDF
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Publisher Asian Journal of Business Management 5(3): 306-312, 2013
Publication Authors Onyesom Moses and Ashibogwu Nze Kingsley
Year Published 2013-02-03
Abstract This study x-rays the concept of quality assurance in business education programs in Nigeria with particular reference to its constraints and control measures. The importance of quality business education in nation building cannot be overemphasized. The whole essence of quality assurance in business education is to enhance and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the system towards achieving the set standards. However, in recent times, evidences abound that the education system in Nigeria (business education inclusive) is performing below expectations. Although, quality assurance of business education program in Nigeria may have been jeopardized by several factors such as poor evaluation program, inadequate funding, poor supervision, attitudinal failure among others but the situation can be reversed and revamped for quality to be guaranteed. Hence, there has been a concerted effort targeted at ameliorating this deplorable situation. It was based on this therefore, that this study suggested some control measures that could help to enhance the quality of business education in Nigeria. Consequently, the paper drew a conclusion for the subject matter and it was recommended among others that there should be a positive attitudinal change, internal integrity and commitment by all stakeholders to the whole issues of education for quality to be assured in business education in Nigeria.
Publication Title INCLUSIVE VALUES AND PEDAGOGIES NEEDED BY BUSINESS STUDIES’ TEACHERS FOR EFFECTIVE INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Education and Practice
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom1+ Clever O. Igberaharha2
Year Published 2021-09-09
Abstract Inclusive education as a global phenomenon in the 21st century is becoming an acceptable approach for the training of children with less ability. Programs for teachers’ education all over the world are seeking innovative values and pedagogies to ingrain teachers with for its implementation. It is on this premise that this research was conducted to determine the inclusive values and pedagogical strategies needed by business studies’ teachers for effective practice of inclusiveness in secondary schools. The study utilized survey design for data collection and it was guided by two research questions and two null hypotheses. The study’s population consisted of 54 lecturers of special education in tertiary institutions in Delta State, Nigeria. Data for the study were generated with a questionnaire and the questionnaire was scrutinized by three professional experts to enhance its validity. Data obtained from the field were analyzed with mean statistic and standard deviation in respect of the research questions while ttest was used to test the null hypotheses. The results of the study showed that business studies teachers need inclusive values such as patience, tolerance, fairness, equality, empathy, affection, confidence, trust, passion and respect as well as pedagogies such as encouraging peer-assisted learning, providing individualized attention and approach for effective inclusive education in the class rooms. No significant differences were found in the mean responses of participants based on their academic attainment and years of work experience on the inclusive values and pedagogies needed by business teachers for effective practice of inclusion. The study therefore concluded that inclusive values and pedagogies were strongly needed and should be acquired by business studies teachers for effective inclusive education in secondary schools.
Publication Title Entrepreneurship Evolution and the Growth of Small Scale Businesses in Nigeria Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Business and Economic Development
Publication Authors H. N. Nzewi1 , E. M. Onwuka1 , M. Onyesom2, *
Year Published 2017-02-03
Abstract Entrepreneurship is an essential variable in the growth and development of any economy. The point at which man stopped satisfying only his needs and accommodated the needs of others marked the real evolution of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship development has been gradually corresponding with the development of the human race and it has reinforced the emergence, proliferation and growth of small scale businesses in Nigeria. In the light of the above, this paper attempts to establish the impact of entrepreneurship evolution on the growth of small scale businesses in Nigeria by discussing the concept of entrepreneurship and its evolution in Nigeria, the concept of small scale business and efforts aimed at enhancing the growth of small scale businesses in Nigeria. The paper also x-rays the relationship between entrepreneurship evolution and the growth of small scale businesses in Nigeria. It was concluded in the paper that entrepreneurship evolution has positive correlation on the growth of small scale businesses in Nigeria.
Publication Title Teachers Utilization of Instructional Materials for Effective Teaching of Business Studies in Junior Secondary Schools in Delta State Download PDF
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Publisher Richtmann Publishing
Paper Link Doi: 10.36941/mjss-2019-0076
Publication Authors G. O. Onajite; O. N. Olaniyi; D. O. Oyerinde; Moses Onyesom; M. A. Aina
Year Published 2019-11-10
Abstract This study examined teachers’ utilization of instructional materials for effective teaching of business studies in junior secondary schools in Delta State. The study was guide by three research questions. The study employed the descriptive survey research design. Population for the study consisted of 665 business studies teachers in the 448 public junior secondary schools in Delta State. The proportionate stratified random sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 50% of 333 out from 665 business studies teachers from 224 public junior secondary schools in Delta State. A questionnaire titled: Teachers’ Utilization of Instructional Materials for Teaching Business Studies Questionnaire (TUIMTBSQ), containing 38 items was used in conducting the study. Both the validity and reliability of the research instrument were established. Data were analyzed using mean score at 2.50 rating and standard deviation. Findings of the study revealed among others that business studies teachers’ utilization of instructional materials such as printed and non-printed materials for effective teaching of the subject in junior secondary schools in Delta State was to a low extent, which was minimal. The study recommended among others that: State Government and State Education Board should support teachers’ utilization of printed and non-printed instructional materials in business studies through adequate funding and procurement of materials needed in teaching business studies in the junior secondary schools in Delta State. Principals should also improvise the required printed and non-printed instructional materials for business studies teachers in the school. This must be accorded with constant supervision and continuous staff training and retraining programmes that will improve teachers’ utilization of printed and non-printed technological devices that will aid effective teaching in the classroom.
Publication Title Critical Feasibility Study Skills Required for Effective Entrepreneurial Development: Implications for Business Education Programmes Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Business and Social Science
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom; Comfort Chimezie Okolocha
Year Published 2014-09-10
Abstract The study focused on critical feasibility study skills required for effective entrepreneurship development with implications on business education programmes. The study adopted the survey design method and was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. The population comprised 278 entrepreneurs registered with the Delta State Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture in Nigeria. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire with four response options. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data relating to the research questions while t-test statistic was used to test the hypotheses. Results showed that environmental feasibility study sub-skills, market feasibility study sub-skills and technical feasibility study sub-skills are highly required for effective entrepreneurial development. Consequently, the study raised issues of implication for business education programmes and recommended among other things that students under training should be guided to conduct a feasibility study of a choice business for hands-on experience and adequate exposure
Publication Title Reforming Entrepreneurship Education Curriculum of Nigerian Tertiary Institutions for Graduates Empowerment Download PDF
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Publisher International Journal of Education and Research
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom; Emmanuel C. Uwaifo
Year Published 2013-12-10
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Publication Title Supervisors’ Ratings of Computer Skills Possessed by Secretaries for Effective Work Performance in Colleges of Education in Delta State Download PDF
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Publisher NAU Journal of Technology & Vocational Education
Publication Authors Anthonia Ewere Onyesom; Moses Onyesom
Year Published 2018-08-10
Abstract The study was undertaken to determine supervisors’ ratings of the extent computer skills are possessed by secretaries for effective work performance in colleges of education in Delta State. The study adopted the survey research design and was guided by four research questions while four null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level ofsignificance. The entire population of 132 supervisors (deans, heads of departments and directors of programmmes) in the four colleges of education in Delta State was used for the study. A 40 item structured questionnaire with five response options was used for data collection. The questionnaire was validated by three experts and its reliability co-efficient of 0.86 was calculated using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Data relating to the research questions were analyzed using mean and standard deviation while analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to test the four null hypotheses. The study found that secretaries in colleges of education in Delta State possessed word processing skills, electronic spreadsheet skills, internet application skills and power-point presentation skills at a moderate extent. Respondents’ mean ratings were not significantly influenced by their qualifications and designations. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the moderate possession of computer skills by secretaries in colleges of education in Delta State may be affecting their effective performances in the present technology driven era. It was recommended among others that authorities of colleges of education in Delta State should regularly organize retraining programmes for secretaries on the usage of computer and its applications.
Publication Title Conflict Resolution and Management: The Macro Perspective Download PDF
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Paper Link doi: 10.11648/j.jim.20150405.25
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom; Emeka Francis Igbesi
Year Published 2015-10-10
Abstract Conflict is an inevitable phenomenon in this universe as long as humankind exists. This implies that conflict is natural to human nature. However, conflicts usually occur from the pursuit of divergent interests, goals and aspirations by individuals or groups in a defined social or physical environment. Thus, conflict is present when two or more parties perceive that their interests are incompatible, express hostile attitudes, or take, pursue their interests through actions that damage the other parties. Our contemporary world is experiencing varied dimensions of conflicts cutting across religious, tribal, national, racial and socio-cultural inclinations. These macro dimensions of conflicts are open or external expression of dissatisfaction of the aggrieved group which is aimed at injuring other group(s) or reducing if not totally eliminating the existing relationship between the groups. Conflict that has degenerated to macro level becomes difficult and complex for the parties involved to personally resolve their differences alone without the aid of external assistance. Hence, this paper addressed effective styles of conflict resolution and management from the macro perspective.
Publication Title Enhancing Business Education Delivery through Lecturers’ Capacity Building: Issues, Challenges and Way Forward Download PDF
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Publisher Nigerian Journal of Business Education
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom; A. E. Onyesom
Year Published 2023-10-10
Abstract In every training institution like the school system, the most important asset is the teaching force. Recognizing that strong incentives alone for teachers are not enough to translate teaching and educational policies into the desired result, it therefore becomes necessary to build and enhance the capacity of teachers who implement these policies.Capacity building has significant impact on the teachers, learners and on the overall success of educational reforms. The more professional knowledge the teacher has, the higher the levels of activities he performs. It is on this premise that this paper critically deals with enhancement of business education delivery through capacity building of lecturers. The paper examines the system of instructional delivery in business education programme and capacity building of lecturers. It highlighted the imperativeness of capacity building programme of business education lecturers and its impact on their performance and adaptability. The paper raised some issues on the current state of business education lecturers’ exposure to capacity building as well as challenges hampering the initiative. Consequently, the paper presented strategies for enhancing business education delivery as a way forward.
Publication Title Efficacy of Entrepreneurship Education in Delta State Polytechnics Download PDF
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Publisher Nigerian Journal of Business Education
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom
Year Published 2017-10-10
Abstract The study was conducted using survey design to determine the strategies as well as the effectiveness of the strategies used for teaching entrepreneurship education in Delta State Polytechnics. The study was guided by two research questions and one null hypothesis. The population of the study comprised 56 entrepreneurship education lecturers in the three Delta State Polytechnics (Ogwashi-Uku, Ozoro and Otefe-Oghara). The entire population was used for the study. A structured questionnaire of 40 items was used for data collection after being validated by three experts with internal consistency coefficient value of 0.84. The data collected in respect of the research questions were analyzed using mean and standard deviation while data regarding the hypothesis were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t-test statistic. The study found that lecturers used all the teaching strategies listed in the questionnaire except organizing competitions for students on entrepreneurship. Similarly, it was also revealed that all the identified strategies used by lecturers were very highly effective except questionnaire items 2,5,15 and 16 (see Table 2) which were rated as moderately effective. The study also showed that both the less and more experienced lecturers did not differ significantly in their opinions on the effectiveness of strategies used for teaching entrepreneurship education in Delta State Polytechnics. Based on these findings, it was recommended among others that lecturers should continue to adopt the identified strategies in the teaching of entrepreneurship education since almost all of the strategies were rated very highly effective.
Publication Title Strategies Considered Effective for Quality Assurance in Business Education Programme in Nigerian Universities Download PDF
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Publisher Nigerian Journal of Business Education
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom; Ekwere Akpan Umoeshiet
Year Published 2013-10-10
Abstract This study was conducted using survey design to determine business educators' rating of strategies considered to be effective for quality assurance in business education programme in south-south Nigerian universities. Sixty-eight business educators drawn from the universities in south-south Nigeria that offer business education constituted the population and sample for the study. The study was guided by three research questions and three null hypotheses. The study utilized a validated four point scale questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.84 using Crombach Alpha analysis. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected in order to answer the research questions while the null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using z-test statistic. It was found that moderation of examinations, in- service education and proper funding were rated as effective strategies for quality assurance in business education. It was therefore recommended, among others, that the entire strategies put in place for assuring quality in business education should be properly monitored and regularly appraised in terms of effective control to achieve the desired results.
Publication Title Dimensions of Communication in the 21st Century Organizations: A Conceptual Review Download PDF
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Publisher Journal of Language and Communication
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom; A. E. Onyesom
Year Published 2015-10-10
Abstract Generally, the purpose of communication is aimed at facilitating the achievement of organizational objectives. Therefore, the primary management functions of any organization are greatly dependant on the effective use of communication. In the 21st century organizations, communication is used as the major instrument to motivate and stimulate workforce’s commitment towards the attainment of the organizational set goals. Managers must see communication beyond the mere traditional role of passing information or exchanging ideas. Rather, it should be seen as a management tool for knitting the organization together for the realization of the mission and vision of the organization. Based on this, the paper conceptually discussed the meaning of communication and organizational communication, purposes of communication in the organization, communication cycle in organizations, forms and flows of communication in organization and threats to effective communication. Also, the paper highlighted the modern communication technologies for organizational efficiency. The implications of these issues discussed for the modern organizational managers were also highlighted. Conclusion was reached in the paper based on the discussion.
Publication Title Integrating intelligent tutoring systems into business education programme: An examination of benefits and challenges in Delta State public tertiary institutions Download PDF
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Publisher Faculty of Education, Kwara State University, Malete
Publication Authors Moses Onyesom
Year Published 2024-07-16
Abstract The study examined the benefits and problems of integrating Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) into business education programme in Delta State public tertiary institutions. The study explored two research questions and tested two hypotheses, using a 0.05 significance level. The study used a descriptive survey design to gather and analyze data from a population comprising 139 business educators in the five public tertiary institutions in Delta State that run business education programme. The entire population was studied with no sampling due to its manageable size. Data for the study were gathered using a structured questionnaire designed by the researcher which was reviewed by three renowned experts to confirm its validity. The reliability conducted through a pilot study yielded an overall co-efficient of 0.82. The data collected from the respondents were analyzed using mean scores, standard deviation and independent-sampes t-test. The study found that integrating intelligent tutoring system into business education programme in public tertiary institutions in Delta State can improve students’ engagement in learning activities, facilitate better curriculum design by analyzing patterns in student learning behaviours, enhance personalized learning by adapting teaching methods to meet individual students' needs and reduce the workload of lecturers by automating tasks like grading among others. It was also found that the problems inhibiting the integration of intelligent tutoring systems into business education at public tertiary institutions in Delta State included limited funding for technological innovations, decrease in face-to-face interactions between students and lecturers which could impede the development of critical communication skills among others. One of the recommendations of the research is that federal and states governments, in collaboration with management of tertiary institutions as well as technology companies should set up an endowment fund to provide infrastructural facilities, funding, and expertise for the integration of intelligent tutoring systems into business education programme in public tertiary institutions.