INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE POLICY RESULTING IN THE TEACHING OF ECONOMICS FOR IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE IN SENIOR SECONDARY LEVEL

This study investigated the possible policy resulting in the teaching of economics for important performance in senior secondary level focusing on Ijebu-North Local Government of Ogun State, Nigeria. Two research questions were raised to guide the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey using questionnaire as the prime instrument to gather information from the participant of the study. The study revealed policy in support of school subject economics really serve to enhance the academic performance of students. The findings of the study also showed that school authority are really working towards achieving the goals of teaching economics in senior secondary school. The study therefore recommends that seminars should be organize for the teachers on the importance and usefulness of the policy laid down by the National Policy for Education so as for the teachers to implement all this policy into their teaching.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter One: INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background to the Study

1.2       Statement of Problem

1.3       Objectives of the Study

1.4       Research Questions

1.5       Significance of the Study

1.6       Scope of the Study

1.7       Definition of Terms

Chapter Two: REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES

2.1       Attendance Policy and Class Performance

2.1.1    Selected Policy Issues in Standards-Based Assessment (SBA)

2.1.2    Technical Considerations in Standards-Based Assessment

2.1.3    The Impact of Standards-Based Assessment on Teaching

2.1.4    The Impact of Standards-Based Assessment on Learning

2.1.5    Impact of Standards-Based Assessment on Diversity

2.2       Students Class Performance and Attendance            Policy

2.3       The Central Importance of Teachers

2.3.1    Problems with Current Teacher Policies

2.3.2    Current Certification Policies

Chapter Three: METHODOLOGY                                                

3.1       Research Design

3.2       Population of the Study

3.4       Sampling and Sample Procedure

3.5       Research Instrument

3.6       Validity and Reliability of the Instrument

3.7       Method of Data Analysis

Chapter Four: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS

4.0       Introduction

4.1       Research Questions

4.2       Summary of Findings

Chapter Five: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION ANDRECOMMENDATIONS

5.1       Discussion of Findings

5.2       Conclusion

5.3       Recommendations

References

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