The focus of this paper is on business teacher education, a panacea for human capital development in Nigeria. Human capital suggests that education, and training, health and standard of living raises the productivity of workers and increases their lifetime earning capacity. Therefore, BTE is a panacea for human capital development because the…

This study examined the level of preparedness or readiness for use of e-learning amongst pre-service business education teachers in Colleges of Education in North East Nigeria. One research question and one hypothesis guided this study. This study was a sample survey, in which a 51-item structured questionnaire was used to collect data. The…

Within the study of teacher training, it is generally accepted that a teacher's behaviour and success in the classroom is influenced by their personal beliefs. This paper discusses teachers' pedagogical beliefs, domain-specific beliefs and conceptions of teaching and learning. We outline empirical results from various studies which explore…

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to synthesize perceptions from the field about current issues and to propose future directions for the field of business education. Method: A modified three-stage Delphi study was carried out with business educators who attended national conferences and/or belonged to national professional organizations.…

Objective: This article presents a teacher education program graduates' perceptions of their preparedness to take on roles as FBLA, DECA, and BPA advisers. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to better understand impacts that the model of teacher preparation had on participants' confidence to perform their adviser roles. Method: A descriptive…

This study determined Louisiana secondary business teachers' adoption of technology for use in instruction. Teachers have increased their technology adoption for use in instruction over the past five years, although they still do not have access to the technology they need to utilize technology fully. Moderate barriers exist that prevent them from…

Miss Furtado expresses her views on what she feels is important in the training of business teachers. (Editor)

The educational system must meet student needs by enabling them to attain a working knowledge of information processing. Business teacher education must prepare teachers to plan, implement, and integrate information processing educational programs. (JOW)

The field of business education has been driven by the needs of society since the beginnings of the nation's history--from apprenticeship training, to factory vestibule settings, to the emergence of the for-profit private business schools, to specialized vocational high schools, to the comprehensive secondary school, to business teacher…

A systematic internship program for teachers is essential in maintaining high quality instruction in the junior college. This study investigates the need for junior college teachers and the type of preparation they require. It also covers existing college internship plans and the type of education desired for junior college teachers of business in…

Listed are thirteen economic concepts related to economic production, growth and stability, distribution of income, and economic systems which business educators need to understand. (MU)

At the heart of teacher certification is the issue of teacher quality within an education system. Every education system depends upon the quality of the teachers to realize its goals. A major challenge within the wider context of an education system is meeting the needs of students who must be able to function within the world of work. In order…

Business educators discuss the state of the art in teaching e-learning courses, elements of quality in e-learning, and policy and practice issues. A list of organizations, print publications, and virtual high school and vendor websites is provided. (JOW)