Abstract
The study was directly towards an appraisal of the techniques used in teaching economics in secondary school in the study area. In the course of this study the following findings were made thus; teachers should teach economics with lesson note and instructional materials and also conducive learning environment is highly recommendable for teachers and students. The specific objectives of this study are to determine the techniques used in teaching economics in secondary school, to extent teachers teaching habits differ in age, sex and class, examine students study habits through teaching and training. Questionnaire and oral interview were the method used for collecting data and frequency table and percentage were also used for data analysis. The sample size for this study was 378 which represents the whole population for the study and also random sampling techniques was used. It was recommended that qualified teachers should be in various secondary schools in the study area. Government should be also compensate teachers regularly, more classroom should be erected to maintain conducive learning environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title page
Approval page
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Table of contents
Abstract
Chapter One:
Introduction
1.1 Background of the study
1.2 Statement of the problem
1.3 Objectives of the study
1.4 Significance of the study
1.5 Research questions
1.6 Scope of the study
1.7 Limitations of the study
1.8 Definitions of terms
Chapter Two:
Literature Review
2.1 Theoretical background
2.2 Educational counselling services
2.3 Roles of teachers in guidance and counselling Services
2.4 Factors that contributes to the poor performance of the students in economics
2.5 Theories of effective teaching and studying Techniques
CHAPTER THREE:
RESEARCH METHODS
3.1 Research design
3.2 Area of the study
3.3 Population of the study
3.4 Sample size
3.5 Sampling techniques
3.6 Research instrument
3.7 Validity of the instrument
3.8 Methods of data collection
3.9 Method of data analysis
CHAPTER FOUR:
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
4.1 Analysis
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, OF FINDINGS CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1Discussion of findings
5.2Summary of findings
5.3Conclusion
5.4Recommendations
Reference
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