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Abstract
This study determined the perception of teachers on the challenges in the use of innovative teaching strategies in the teaching of Economics in Secondary Schools in Igbo-Eze North L.G.A of Enugu State. The study used a descriptive survey research design, and the sample population was a total of 30 teachers teaching Economics as a subject in the various secondary schools in the study area. The survey instrument evaluated the demographic information of the teachers, innovative teaching strategies, and factors relating to the use of innovative teaching methods by Economic teachers. Results showed that Economics teachers in Igbo-Eze North were more of females than males whose educational qualifications ranged from NCE to PhD holders with most of them having more than 21 and above years of experience. Future wheel learning and PowerPoint presentation were mostly used learning strategies whereas the level of teachers’ awareness and commitment influenced its use in teaching. Other factors noted were the availability of unfriendly material resources that were irrelevant to teaching Economics. The study highlighted the need for the employment of qualified Economics teachers and the creation of a conducive working environment for them in Igbo-Eze North L.G.A.
Keywords: Innovative teaching, Economics, Teachers’ perception, teaching strategy

Machebe, C. H.; Offor, C. C. & Eze, D. M. (2024)

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