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ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the economics of cassava processing into garri and pellets in Kogi State. Data were collected from 100 cassava processors (22 males and 78 females) and analysed to describe socio-economic characteristics, identify and describe various technologies used in cassava processing, ascertain gender roles, estimate the influence of socio-economic characteristics on income of processors, determine profitability and identify constraints militating against the processors of cassava ...

Abstract This study was on economic of processing cassava into garri and pallet in Kogi state, Nigeria. Seven objectives were raised which included:  (i)    describe the socio-economic characteristics of  cassava processors, identify and describe the various technologies utilized by cassava processors, ascertain the gender roles in cassava processing, estimate the influence of socio-economic characteristics of the processors on their income,  determine the profitability of processing cassava into garri and pellets ...

Abstract The study aimed at examining the effects of instructional materials in teaching and learning of economics in secondary schools and its impact in classroom. A well designed and simple questionnaire was distributed to economics teachers in these selected schools to accurately evaluate the effect of instructional materials on the application of learning economics in secondary schools in Nigeria. Concerning methodology used for the study, the researcher adopted the survey ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It is a common problem that most of our secondary school leavers do not possess the ability and skills to reason well, they do not respect the dignity of labour, all they live and hope for IS to pass their final examinations through cheat and "expo 419". They like the school administrators target only the end result. They are not interested in the ...

Abstract The study was carried out to determine the role of continuous assessment in teaching and learning of Economics in Enugu South L.G.A. Specifically, the objective of the study include the following (i) To find out the extent of teacher compliance with the continuous assessment standards. (ii) To determine the ways of assisting teachers in improving upon their skill in continuous assessment practices in Economics thereby enhancing the optimum performance ...

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 ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek οἰκονομία (oikonomia, "management of a household, administration") from οἶκος (oikos, "house") + νόμος (nomos, "custom" or "law"), hence "rules of the house(hold)". Political economy was the earlier name for the subject, but economists in the late 19th century suggested ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS   Title Page   -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        - Approval Page      -        -        -        -        -        -        -        - Declaration -        -        -        -        -        -        -        - Dedication  -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        - Acknowledgement         -        -        -        -        -        -        - Abstract      -        -        -        -        -        -        -        -        - Table of Contents -        -        -        -        -        ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In today’s world, the use of adoption of information technology (ICT) in teaching of economics in secondary schools could be helpful in the task of capacity building therefore; negative view in this direction could constitute a draw back to the achievement of our science and technology objectives (Adetula 2003). The adoption and application of ICT Information and Communication Technology in teaching of economics ...

ABSTRACT Economics of communication transformation deals with the motivation, attitudes, gratification beliefs and goals, the interest depends on some factors which are the social environment past experiences, motivational needs, moods and attitudes. This topic provides a comprehensive review of major work on communication transformation. It looks at the Television Stations and the radio stations which brings the individual to the happenings around them. Knowledge they say is power and to ...

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   Background of the Study This chapter deals with the Background of the Study, Statement of Problem, Problem of Study, Significance of the Study, Research Question, Limitation of the study and Definitions of Terms. The National Policy on Education (NPE) introduced some noble ideas at Channeling Education to the development of Nigeria’s economic, political, sociological and human resources.  One of the innovative ideas in the policy is the ...

Abstract The study was carried out to determine the role of continuous assessment in teaching and learning of Economics in Enugu South L.G.A.  Specifically, the objective of the study include the following (i) To find out the extent of teacher compliance with the continuous assessment standards. (ii) To determine the ways of assisting teachers in improving upon their skill in continuous assessment practices in Economics thereby enhancing the optimum performance of ...

ABSTRACT Socio-economic background of a student affects his study at school. The researcher pointed some of those causative factors at home that affect the students in his study. Chapter one gave background of the study. Chapter two review related literature. Chapter three exposed the methodology. Chapter four presented the data and chapter five summarized the content of the study. CHAPTER ONE 1.0INTRODUCTION 1.0     BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY It is a common ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The Nigerian government in her National Policy on Education (2004) sees major subjects like mathematics, English language and economics as one of the core subjects to be offered at the senior Secondary School level. Despite this, there are some psychosocial factors that are affecting the teaching and learning of Economics. It should be noted that no great cornerstone of our understanding about the psychosocial ...

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Economies is said to be a study of prudent use of merger resources in the society. The aim of economic activity is the production of goods and services for the satisfaction of human wants, but broad aim of economic policy may be regarded as ensuring that as many as possible of those wants are satisfied. In Nigeria, economics as a subject ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study Gender gaps in educational outcomes are now a matter of growing concern to educational researchers today. Boys are increasingly less likely than girls to attend university and to receive a bachelor’s degree. Meanwhile, female undergraduates continue to be under-represented in such technical fields as engineering and computer science. One popular, if controversial, response to these patterns has been a renewed push for ...

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the use of instructional materials in the teaching of Economics in secondary schools using Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State as case study. During the study, data were collected by means of questionnaire and it was detected that the place of instructional materials is very important in the teaching of economics in secondary schools. The researcher thereby stressed that instructional materials is ...

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the effect of instructional materials in the teaching and learning of Economics in secondary schools using Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State as case study. During the study, data were collected by means of questionnaire and it was detected that the place of instructional materials is very important in the teaching and learning of economics in secondary schools. The researcher thereby stressed ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In today’s world, the use of adoption of information technology (ICT) in teaching of economics in secondary schools could be helpful in the task of capacity building therefore; negative view in this direction could constitute a draw back to the achievement of our science and technology objectives (Adetula 2003). The adoption and application of ICT Information and Communication Technology in teaching of economics ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek οἰκονομία (oikonomia, "management of a household, administration") from οἶκος (oikos, "house") + νόμος (nomos, "custom" or "law"), hence "rules of the house(hold)". Political economy was the earlier name for the subject, but economists in the late 19th century ...