Abstract
This study explored the application of bended learning approach to teaching entrepreneurship
education in south eastern Nigeria. Specifically, the study aimed at examining the integration of
blended learning approach to the delivery of entrepreneurship education and the skill gaps that
exists mitigating against the optimal implementation of blended learning approach to program
delivery It also highlighted the challenges of implementing the blended learning approach to
program delivery and measures that can be put in place in mitigating these challenges. The area
of study was Anambra State of Nigeria, and the population used for this study were teachers of
entrepreneurship in four government owned tertiary institutions in the state. A total of 390
questionnaires were distributed for this study. Frequency analysis was employed in analyzing the
data and results showed that a low level of information and communication technology (ICT) skills
and also bias towards rote learning methods are a major reason militating against the effective
implementation of blended learning approach to program delivery. The study thus suggested
therefore that sensitization programs on the advantages of blended learning approach to teaching
business education and the adoption more emphasis on the use of ICT in teaching and learning of
entrepreneurship education in tertiary institutions.
Keywords: Blended learning, Entrepreneurship education, Teaching, Innovation.
Publication Date: 2016-12-14