Quantitative Teaching in Economics through Effective Utilization of Learning Resources in Senior Secondary Schools in Shomolu Lga of Lagos State

摘要

This study investigated quantitative teaching in economics through effective utilization of learning resources in the secondary schools in Shomolu LGA of Lagos state. The analysis was carried out among 240 economics teachers. A validated questionnaire constructed for data collection by the researcher formed the main instrument for the study. The arithmetic mean, Standard Deviation, and ranking were used for data statistical analysis. The findings of the study point to the fact that teachers made use of available resources and most of available economics resources’ were not adequate for use by the teachers, and the teachers seem to lack the knowledge in selection and utilization of these resources. Based on the findings, it was recommended that devices like the audio-visual should be encourage and used by all teachers in order to add value to the practices of technology in the classroom, and Workshops and seminars may be organized to educate teachers on ways to improve and effective utilization of economics learning resources for implementation of secondary school curriculum to achieve the desire goals in Lagos state. Keywords: Quantitative Teaching, Economics, Learning Resources, Senior Secondary Schools