ACCESSMENT OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE TEACHING OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

The aim of this study is to assess the availability of funds for the teaching of entrepreneurship education in public secondary schools in Anambra State.  One research question and one hypothesis in line with the research purpose guided the study. The population of the study was 1,733 teachers from 257 public secondary schools in Anambra state. In order to achieve this, a survey was conducted with a sample size of three hundred and forty-seven (347), 137 male and 210 female teachers, drawn using stratified Proportionate random sampling technique, representing 20% of the entire population in Anambra State. The instrument used for the study was questionnaire which was validated by three experts. Cronbach alpha technique was used for testing the reliability and the result showed a reliability index of 0.70, indicating that the instrument is reliable. The data collected was analyzed using statistical methods mean and standard deviation. The results of the study showed that there is a significant difference in the availability of funds for teaching entrepreneurship education in public secondary schools in Anambra State. However, the availability of funds is influenced by various factors such as the type of school, location, and number of students. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the government should allocate more funds towards the teaching of entrepreneurship education in public secondary schools in Anambra State. This will not only improve the students' performance but also equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful entrepreneurs in the future, also efforts should also be made to raise awareness and educate stakeholders on the importance of entrepreneurship education and the need for proper funding. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the current state of funds availability for teaching entrepreneurship education in public secondary schools in Anambra State. It also highlights the need for increased funding and effective management of funds in order to promote entrepreneurship education in the state.