Towards Improving the Strategies of Effective Teaching of Entrepreneurship Development Education Courses to Office Technology and Management Students of Polytechnics in Delta State

Abstract

This study investigated the strategies and tools for effective teaching of Entrepreneurship Development Education to OTM students of Polytechnics in Delta State. The design of the study was survey. Research question was raised for the study. An instrument which consisted of 70 items was distributed to 30 respondents in the areas covered in the study. Frequency and descriptive statistics were used in analyzing the data obtained. The finding of the study revealed that the implementation of EDE curriculum does not promote the acquisition and practical application of entrepreneurial skills as it is taught by incapable hands or taught theoretically. It was recommended that lecturers should be equipped in methodology and in content for effective service delivery.

Keywords: Strategies, content; competencies; Entrepreneurial skills, unemployment, Panacea