Edupreneurship, Technology, and Quality Assurance in Teacher Training: Al-Hikmah University’s Practices and Outcomes

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Innovation Technology, Edupreneurship, Teacher Education, Technology Integration, Teaching Standards

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of edupreneurship on quality assurance, emphasizing the role of technological advancements in teacher training at Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria. Edupreneurship enhances quality assurance by fostering innovation, creativity, and adaptability, promoting new teaching methods and technologies that drive continuous improvement and accountability. This contributes to more effective teacher training and higher educational standards. The study had three main objectives and tested three null hypotheses. A descriptive research design was used, focusing on 875 individuals, comprising 844 education students and 31 lecturers from four departments within the Faculty of Education, with a sample of 110 participants using stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire titled "Relationship between Edupreneurship, Innovative Technology, and Quality Assurance in Teacher Training Questionnaire (REITQATTQ)," with a reliability index of 0.79 (Cronbach Alpha). The questionnaires were personally distributed and collected. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics for research questions and regression analysis to test hypotheses at a 0.05 significance level. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between edupreneurship and quality assurance, with key drivers being innovation, risk-taking, and creativity. The study concludes that integrating edupreneurship and innovative technology into teacher training programs is vital for improving quality assurance. Recommendations include supporting entrepreneurial initiatives with technology and regularly assessing quality assurance processes to enhance teacher training effectiveness.

Author Biographies

Shehu SAKARIYAHU, Department of Business Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Business Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

Semiu Olawale MAKINDE, Institute of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

Institute of Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

AbdulRazak MOHAMMED, Department of Business Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Business Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

AbdulRafiu ABDULLAHI, Department of Business Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Business Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

Akeem Apo AHMED, Department of Art and Social Science Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

Department of Art and Social Science Education, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Nigeria

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

SAKARIYAHU, S., MAKINDE, S. O., MOHAMMED, A., ABDULLAHI, A., & AHMED, A. A. (2025). Edupreneurship, Technology, and Quality Assurance in Teacher Training: Al-Hikmah University’s Practices and Outcomes. Ilorin Journal of Education, 45(2), 156–175. Retrieved from https://ije.unilorinedu.sch.ng/index.php/ije/article/view/248