Impact of Edupreneurship on 21st Century Science Education Curriculum Implementation in Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo

Authors

  • Oyedunni Adebunmi OBE Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria
  • Taiwo John OLADEPO University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Keywords:

Edupreneurship, Science Education Curriculum, Student Learning Outcomes, Implementation Challenges, Entrepreneurial Integration

Abstract

This study evaluated the impact of edupreneurship on the design of the 21st-century science education curriculum at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. This study adopted descriptive research design of Cross-Sectional Survey type. The population for the study consisted all science students in the faculty of science, in Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. This study adopted 280 students from the Faculty of science, with 40 respondents randomly selected from each of the seven departments within the faculty. Data was gathered through a structured questionnaire titled “Impact of Edupreneurship on 21st Century Science Education Curriculum Design,” which was validated by a testing expert and yielded a reliability index of 0.73 through Cronbach's alpha. The collected data were analyzed using frequency counts, simple percentages, and mean scores. The findings indicated that entrepreneurial principles are significantly integrated into the current science curriculum, positively impacting student learning outcomes. It was concluded that while entrepreneurial elements are present in the curriculum, greater emphasis on hands-on projects and entrepreneurial thinking is beneficial. The study recommends that educational institutions and curriculum developers enhance their professional development programs to better incorporate entrepreneurial principles into the science curriculum.

Author Biographies

Oyedunni Adebunmi OBE, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Taiwo John OLADEPO, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

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Published

2025-01-30

How to Cite

OBE, O. A., & OLADEPO, T. J. (2025). Impact of Edupreneurship on 21st Century Science Education Curriculum Implementation in Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. Ilorin Journal of Education, 45(2), 322–332. Retrieved from https://ije.unilorinedu.sch.ng/index.php/ije/article/view/258