The Roles of Teacher Counsellors in Promoting Entrepreneurship Education Among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the roles of teacher counsellors in promoting entrepreneurship education among students of tertiary institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study adopted a descriptive survey method and targeted teacher counsellors in tertiary institutions across Oyo State. Using simple random sampling, 383 teacher counsellors were selected and administered questionnaires from various institutions in the state. However, 380 responses were fully retrieved and analysed for the study. The research instrument, titled: "Roles of Teacher Counsellors in Promoting Entrepreneurship Education among Students Questionnaire (RTCPEESQ)," was used to collect data from the respondents. The findings obtained from the study revealed the roles of teacher counsellors in promoting entrepreneurship education among students include providing information on entrepreneurship opportunities, helping students to online courses and resources on entrepreneurship, assisting students in understanding the importance of risk management in business, aiding students in developing business strategies, supporting students in conducting feasibility studies for business ideas, guiding students in obtaining funding and investment for startups, among others. The findings also revealed that there were significant differences in the roles of teacher counsellors in promoting entrepreneurship education among students of tertiary institutions in Oyo State based on gender and years of experience. However, there was no significant difference in the roles of teacher counsellors in promoting entrepreneurship education among students of tertiary institutions in Oyo State based on age. It was recommended that teacher counsellors should continuously organise programmes on entrepreneurship education for students. These programmes, including counselling career day, orientation seminars and workshops, will empower students acquire necessary entrepreneurship skills and knowledge to become either gainfully employed or successfully self-employed entrepreneurs.