Evaluation of Extent of Computer Appreciation Skills Acquired by Secondary School Students for Economic Empowerment

Peter Uzochukwu  Obichukwu; Chijioke Jonathan  Olelewe; Peter Nwafor  Igboamalu; Chima  Ugo; Abdulkadir  Abdulrahman; Okechukwu Oliver  Okanazu; Joshua Onyedikachi  Ike; Mohammed  Abdullahi

doi:10.36941/jesr-2021-0068

Authors

Peter Uzochukwu Obichukwu Department of Computer & Robotics Education, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Chijioke Jonathan Olelewe Department of Computer & Robotics Education, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Peter Nwafor Igboamalu Department of Computer & Robotics Education, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Chima Ugo Department of Computer and Robotics Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Abdulkadir Abdulrahman School of Business Education, Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe State, Nigeria
Okechukwu Oliver Okanazu Department of Business Education, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Joshua Onyedikachi Ike Department of Industrial Technical Education, University of Nigeria, 410001, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
Mohammed Abdullahi Department of Science Education, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2021-0068

Keywords:

Computer appreciation skills, data processing skills, spreadsheet processing skills, database processing skills, economic empowerment

Abstract

This study is focused on college students’ computer appreciation skills acquired for economic empowerment. The study employed survey research design and was guided by three research questions. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 272 students drawn from three secondary schools out of the seven schools that offer computer studies. Computer Appreciation Skills Acquisition Questionnaire (CASAQ) was instrument used for data collection made up of 29 items with a reliability coefficient of .94, .83 and .96 obtained using Cronbach Alpha reliability test. Results showed that college students are moderately skilled in data processing, spreadsheet and database skill acquisition required for economic empowerment. It was recommended among others that more time be allocated in the timetable of Computer Studies/ICT subject to enable students have enough time for drills and practice that will guarantee quality skills training.

Received: 18 December 2020 / Accepted: 19 March 2021 / Published: 10 May 2021