COMPUTER SKILLS NEED OF BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA

David, D. Y, Enemali¹ V., Jibrin A. Haruna²

¹Department of Vocational and Technology Education, Faculty of Technology Education

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria.

²Department of Vocational and Technical Education, Faculty of Technology Education

Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa state, Nigeria

Abstract

This research investigated the computer skills for teaching business education in colleges of education across North Central Nigeria. It uses a descriptive survey approach and involved 182 business education teachers who agreed to take part in the study. The research gathered information through a reliable structured questionnaire with a reliability score of 0.78. The analysis was done with SPSS version 25, focusing on mean scores and standard deviations to answer the research questions. The results showed that proficiency in Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint, internet, and Corel Draw is crucial for business education teachers to use computers for teaching in the area. The study highlighted the significance of computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office and graphic design software, for business education teachers in North Central Nigeria. These skills are essential for successful teaching in colleges of education. It was suggested that colleges of education in North Central Nigeria should give priority to the training and professional growth of business education teachers in these areas. Ongoing training workshops and resources for skill improvement should be offered to guarantee effective teaching and learning results.

Keywords: Computer Skills, Lecturers, Instructional and Delivery