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VOL. 10, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Influence of Practical Workshop approaches in Shaping Entrepreneurial Intentions of Agricultural Education Students in Universities in Rivers State
Authors
Salome Emeya
Abstract
This study investigated the influence of practical workshop approaches
on the entrepreneurial intentions of agricultural education students in
universities in Rivers State, Nigeria. Specifically, it examined the effects of
agribusiness simulation workshops, hands-on agronomic practice sessions, and
livestock management training workshops. Guided by three research questions and
corresponding hypotheses, the study adopted a descriptive survey design. A
sample of 60 respondents, including lecturers and technologists from Rivers
State University and Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, was selected using
stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a structured and
validated instrument titled Practical Workshop and Entrepreneurial Intention
Scale (PWEIS), with a reliability coefficient of 0.84. Descriptive statistics
were used to analyze the research questions. The findings revealed strong
agreement among both lecturers and Technologists on the positive influence of
all three workshop approaches in enhancing students’ technical skills,
entrepreneurial mindset, and readiness for agribusiness. There was no
significant difference in the responses of the two groups, affirming a shared
perception of the effectiveness of practical workshops. The study concludes
that integrating simulation-based and field-oriented workshops into
agricultural education curricula is vital for cultivating entrepreneurial
intentions among students. It recommends the institutionalization of
experiential learning, stronger collaboration with agribusiness stakeholders,
and continuous capacity building for educators to drive agripreneurship among
university students.
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Pages:13-18
How to cite this article:
Salome Emeya "Influence of Practical Workshop approaches in Shaping Entrepreneurial Intentions of Agricultural Education Students in Universities in Rivers State". International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 13-18
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