UTILIZATION OF BLENDED- LEARNING TECHNIQUES BY BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN TEACHING IN POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC: EVIDENCE OF GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU, NIGERIA

Odike, Maryrose N. and NOKE, Gibson Chinedu (2023) UTILIZATION OF BLENDED- LEARNING TECHNIQUES BY BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN TEACHING IN POST COVID-19 PANDEMIC: EVIDENCE OF GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, ENUGU, NIGERIA. Enugu State Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship Education, 1 (1). pp. 104-118.

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Abstract

This study focuses on Business Education lecturers’ utilization of Blended - Learning Techniques in the Post Covid -19 pandemic at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu Nigeria. The objective of this study was to determine the extent Business Education lecturers in Godfrey Okoye University utilize blended learning techniques in teaching in this post COVID-19 pandemic era. Descriptive survey research design was utilized. The population of the study consists of thirty-one (31) lecturers teaching Business Education students in Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. The whole population was studied. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Util ization of Blended Learning Techniques by Business Education Lecturers” (UBLTBEL)) developed by the researchers. A Cronbach Alpha reliability index of 0.75 was obtained. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation. Hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t-test statistic. The research results revealed that Business Education lecturer s utilize Blended learning to a high extent in teaching during post COVID-19 pandemic. Some hindrances to effective utilization of blended learning by business education lecturers were identified, which include poor internet connectivity, lack of ICT skills, lack of proper digital services, and poor electricity. The result of null hypothesis one reveals that there is no significant difference in the extent of utilization of blended learning by Business Education lecturers based on gender. Therefore, the null hypothesis was accepted. The results of the null hypothesis two reveals that there is no significant difference between the mean responses of male and female Business Education lecturers of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, on challenges to effective utilization of blended in teaching in post COVID-19 pandemic era. The null hypothesis two was accepted. It was recommended that Business Education lecturers of Godfrey Okoye University Enugu should strive to acquire more digital skills and knowledge to enhance their application of blended learning techniques in teaching their students. The university should endeavor to provide the necessary Information and communication technology (I C T) facilities needed for effective utilization of blended learning techniques in teaching and learning during this post covid - 19 era.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User:	Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited:	10 Jun 2025 09:31
Last Modified:	10 Jun 2025 09:32
URI:	http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4806

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