DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

The study investigated the effect of Foods and Nutrition Practical Demonstration Instructional Method on handling practices inSecondary Schools in Benin Metropolis. Six (6) research questions were raised to guide the study, and four (4) hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The design for the study was quasi- experimental, non-randomized research design. The population was 115 SS II Foods and Nutrition Students in 8 mixed Secondary Schools in Benin Metropolis in Edo State, Nigeria. The sample drawn from the population was 48 SS II Foods and Nutrition Students from Secondary Schools in Egor and Oredo Local Government Area in Edo State. The instrument for data collection were a standardized West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) past question for knowledge test and an adapted WAEC and National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB) Check list. The adapted checklist was validated and reliability determined using Cronbach alpha statistics and the co-efficient was 0.79 before it was used. Research question 1 and 2 were answered using frequencies and
percentages while before hypotheses were analysed using mean, standard deviation, paired
sample t-test, t-test of independent samples and two-way Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).
All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. XIV The results from the findings of the study revealed that: (i) the Practical Demonstration Instructional Method was effective after exposing students to the treatment, (ii)
there was interaction effect of treatment based on gender; (iii) students have poor knowledge of hygiene practices in food handling; (iv) female students are more knowledgeable in handling practices than the male students. It was concluded that the treatment was effective on the experimental group irrespective of gender. The researcher recommended among others, that Foods and Nutrition Practicals Demonstration Instructional Method guarantees effective teaching of Foods and Nutrition and so should be encouraged in Public Secondary Schools for teaching Food and Nutrition Practicals. There should be provision of facilities for teaching Food and Nutrition Practicals in schools and that Food and Nutrition should be encouraged in boys’ schools.

The study investigated the application of technological instructional resources in business education programme in University of Benin. Four research questions were raised to guide the study. Descriptive research design was adopted by the study. The population consists of all 400 level business education students in the Faculty of Education, University of Benin. 50% of the total population was adopted as the ample for this study using the simple random sampling technique to randomly selected A questionnaire titled: Assessment of the Application of Technological Instruction Resources in Business Education Programme in University of Benin Questionnaire (AATIRBEPUBQ) was used as instruments for data collection which was validated by the researcher’s supervisor. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage. The findings of the study revealed that the level of application of technological instructional resources, including digital tools, e-learning platforms and educational software in the teaching of business education courses is to a very high extent. It also revealed that the primary instructional and infrastructural challenges that impede the effective integration of technological resources in business education programmes at the University of Benin is to a very high extent. It also revealed that the extent integration of technological instructional resources impact on the employability skills of business education students in the University of Benin is to a very high extent. It was recommended among others that Universities in Nigeria, including the University of Benin, should continue to invest in robust technology infrastructure. Implementation of ongoing professional development programmes for educators to enhance their digital literacy skills and teaching methodologies. Collaboration with industry experts and employers to redesign the business education curriculum. Ensuring that it includes relevant and up-to-date content that prepares students for the demands of the global labor market, with a strong emphasis on technology-related skills. Affordable and equitable access to laptops, tablets, and other necessary devices should be provided to ensure that all students can fully participate in technology- enhanced learning. Training and support programs be offered for students to improve their technical proficiency. This could include workshops, online tutorials, and mentorship opportunities to help students become more confident and capable in using technology for academic purposes.

The study was to investigate the impact of the language laboratory on effective teaching and learning of the English language. Four (4) research questions were raised and literature of other researchers were reviewed. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design, data was collected through the aid of a questionnaire. The questionnaire was structured according to the research questions and distributed to sample population of 63 respondents. The findings of the study revealed that secondary schools do not have adequate English laboratories for the effective teaching and learning of English language and lack the
basic necessities needed for a good English laboratory with no adequate English laboratories for the effective teaching and learning of English language in secondary schools. Schools with adequate English laboratories are more effective in the teaching
and learning of English language although many schools have limited facilities for a good English laboratory and so need to be upgraded to meet with international standards. It was however recommended that government should ensure that adequate funds is released to public secondary schools for the building of language laboratories needed for the teaching of student; government and schools should ensure that qualified and competent teachers are employed for the teaching of Oral English in secondary schools in Ikpoba Okgha LGA; and that school management should ensure that language laboratories are adequately utilized for the correction of other tongue interference in secondary schools in Benin City

One of the prevocational courses offered in Nigerian junior secondary schools is business studies. The study of economics, management, and business practices is known as business administration. Business studies can also be seen as academic discipline that
focuses on the study of various aspects of business and organizations. It helps learners with broad understanding of how various organizations operate, it helps provide insights into economic systems, market dynamics, and consumer behavior, and also fosters critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills

This research work is titled Influence of Social Media Marketing on Consumer Behaviour in Edo state. The major aim of this study was to investigate the influence of social media marketing on consumer behaviour. Four research questions guided this study.
Subsequently, the review of literature was conducted under different subheadings in order to understand what had been done in the past on the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The population of this study comprised of an estimated population of 973, 000 SMEs with their consumers. The sample size of this study is made up of 100 respondents from five (5) business sectors using purposive sampling technique. The questionnaire which was validated by the researcklher's supervisor and other experts was used to elicit data for this research. The findings of this study revealed that companies makes use of Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and LinkedIn to promote their goods and services. Also from the findings presented in this analysis, individuals sees social media marketing as deceptive and misleading but at the same time, they consider social media marketing as important and useful source of information regarding a product. It was further revealed that consumers place value on product when marketing is done through various media tools. Furthermore, findings from this study showed that social media facilitate the exchange of information and ratings on product as individuals share their preferences on social media thus, influencing the decision of others to purchase a product, In addition, findings of this study revealed that social media helps companies to engage customers in constant communication 10 which facililates consumer loyalty and their brand image. Based on these
findings, the researcher recommended among others that entrepreneurs need to employ a social media manager to help build a strong online presence that is customer centric in order to have an active online community. Also, entrepreneurs should maximise the power of social media when attempting to introduce a new product by conducting an online survey to understand
people's feelings and opinions on the product.

Education can be seen as an institution whereby knowledge and skill sets are being impacted into learners for self-reliance.Education can also be defined as the process by which the internal processes skills or potentially has embedded in a student or learner is explored to make sure students have potential for self-sustenance and the general public Education can also be defined as systematic procedure for the transfer and transformation of culture through formal and informal training of people in a society

This study examined the Impact of Technology in the Teachng and Learning of Accountancy in Nigeria Universities. The purpose of the study is to examine how the use of technology has impacted the teaching of accountancy. Survery research design was adopted, the study population comprised one hundred (100) four hundred level (400L) studying Accountancy/Accounting in the university of Benin and thirty (30) students in Igbinedion University. A structuredquestionnaire was used to gather data which was subsequently analyzed using mean(�) scores and Standard Deviation () to answer five (5) research questions. The findings revealed that the level of the use and proficiency of Technology in Universities in Nigeria Based on these findings, it was concluded that the use of Technology in teachingof accountancy has contributed in development readly made accounting graduates who are ready to take on the accounting profession. it was recommended that Universities need to provide cheap data plans for students studing accountancy in various Nigeria universities and also provide enough computers and stong data connections should be available in Nigeria Universities; lecturers should be given special training by experts every year on how to use the latest accounting softwares; lecturers should be provided personal computers and free strong data networks to enable them hold online classes with students.

This study explored the entrepreneurship competency required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures, with a specific focus on Nigerian students. The study was designed to examine three core aspects: the extent to which
information and technology is required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures, the extent to which marketing skills is required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures and the extent to which creativity
skill is required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures. By targeting 50 undergraduate students each from the Department of Business Education and Department of Entrepreneurship in the University of Benin. The study aimed to uncover insights relevant to the competencies required and its implications for business education students in establishing small scale ventures. The research employed a descriptive survey design, collecting data through structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using SPSS, employing mean and standard deviation as key statistical tools. Respondents provided insights into how business education students should have access to modern information technology for learning and research purposes and the importance to be proficient in using marketing analytic tools to assess campaign performance. The findings revealed that there is very high extent to which information and technology is required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures particularly by understanding business software applications e.g Excel, CRM systems and also develop skills in digital communication tools e.g email, video conferencing, collaboration platforms etc. It also revealed that marketing skills have a very high extent of requirement by business education students in establishing small scale ventures driven by the need to be trained in both traditional and digital marketing techniques to stay competitive in the industry. Based on the above findings, it is recommended that; integrating digital technology training into the curriculum. This should include e-commerce, digital
marketing and ICT proficiency. Encouraging interdisciplinary learning, combining business education with courses in technology, psychology, and design to enhance entrepreneurial competencies. By embedding these competencies into business education
programs, students will be better equipped to establish, manage, and scale small-scale ventures successfully. Ultimately, fostering information and technology skills, marketing expertise, and creativity will empower aspiring entrepreneurs to navigate the
complexities of the modern business world and drive economic growth through innovative ventures.

This study explored the entrepreneurship competency required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures, with a specific focus on Nigerian students. The study was designed to examine three core aspects: the extent to which information and technology is required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures, the extent to which marketing skills is required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures and the extent to which creativity skill is required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures. By targeting 50 undergraduate students each from the Department of Business Education and Department of Entrepreneurship in the University of Benin. The study aimed to uncover insights relevant to the competencies required and its implications for business education students in establishing small scale ventures. The research employed a descriptive survey design, collecting data through structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using SPSS, employing mean and standard deviation as key statistical tools. Respondents provided insights into how business education students should have access to modern information technology for learning and research purposes and the importance to be proficient in using marketing analytic tools to assess campaign performance. The findings revealed that there is very high extent to which information and technology is required by business education students in establishing small scale ventures particularly by understanding business software applications e.g Excel, CRM systems and also develop skills in digital communication tools e.g email, video conferencing, collaboration platforms etc. It also revealed that marketing skills have a very high extent of requirement by business education students in establishing small scale ventures driven by the need to be trained both traditional and digital marketing techniques to stay competitive in the industry. Based on the above findings, it is recommended that; integrating digital technology training into the curriculum. This should include e-commerce, digital marketing and ICT proficiency. Encouraging interdisciplinary learning, combining business education with courses in technology, psychology, and design to enhance entrepreneurial competencies. By embedding these competencies into business education programs, students will be better equipped to establish, manage, and scale small-scale ventures successfully. Ultimately, fostering information and technology skills, marketing expertise, and creativity will empower aspiring entrepreneurs to navigate the complexities of the modern business world and drive economic growth through innovative ventures.

The purpose of this research project is to examine the influence of class size on the teaching and learning of Business Studies, with special reference to junior secondary schools in Benin Metropolis. The specific objective of this study is to: Examine the influence of class size on the academic performance, classroom management, presentation of lesson, use of instructional materials And students interest in learning Business Studies in public junior secondary schools in Benin Metropolis. The target population of this study consist of 30,536 senior secondary students in the 45 public secondary schools in Benin metropolis. Benin metropolis which comprises of Egor, Ikpoba – Okha and Oredo LGA.A sample size of 120 students were selected for the purpose of this study. The research instrument used to collect data for the study was a structured questionnaire and responses from the. The validity of instrument was ascertained by the researcher’s supervisor and two other lecturers. The questionnaire was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The findings revealed that class size influence the academic performance of students in public junior secondary school, the classroom management, presentation of lesson, use of instructional materials and student’s interest in learning. Based on this findings, the researcherrecommends that government should take in to consideration of special needs of the programme by funding or increasing the allocation giving to the institution and Ministry of Education should adopt ‘30 students per teacher’ policy as a strategy to address overcrowding in junior secondary school