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NOLEGEIN Journal of Entrepreneurship Planning, Development and Management

Entrepreneurial Perspectives on Implementing Open and Distance Learning in Secondary Education

  1. Eya, Gloria Mgboyibo
  2. Eya, Patrick Eke

Abstract

This study investigates the entrepreneurial implications of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) in secondary education, particularly in Kuje Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Amidst challenges posed by traditional learning methods exacerbated during the Covid-19 pandemic, ODL emerges as a critical avenue for nurturing entrepreneurial skills and fostering innovative educational practices. Using a descriptive research design and validated questionnaire, this research explores the feasibility and challenges of integrating ODL in secondary schools, focusing on its potential to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets among students and educators. The study primarily looks at how ODL might be used to foster entrepreneurial attitudes in students and educators, potentially changing educational landscapes by providing flexible, accessible, and diverse learning options. It also discusses the infrastructural, technological, and pedagogical constraints to successful ODL implementation and suggests strategic strategies to overcome these obstacles. The findings aim to contribute to the conversation around educational technology and entrepreneurial education by providing insights into how ODL might be used to improve the quality and reach of secondary education in Nigeria. This study emphasizes the need of embracing innovative learning methods in order to provide the future generation with the skills required for a dynamic and changing economic environment.
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