The Contribution of Integration of Entrepreneurship Education for Economic Development in Public Secondary Schools in Sengerema District, Tanzania

Abstract

This study assessed the contribution of integration of entrepreneurship education in secondary schools on economic development particularly in Sengerema public secondary schools. The study aimed to identify benefits of entrepreneurship education in secondary schools on economic development, to identify challenges facing entrepreneurship education in secondary schools. The study was grounded by planned behaviour theory by Ajzen 1981. The sample size was 136. The researcher adopted mixed research approach with convergent research design. The research instruments used is questionnaire which had cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.8 which signifying that the instruments were reliable. For qualitative data interview guide was employed and trustworthiness was observed. The data collected through questionnaires were analysed using SPSS version 21st while the data gathered through interviews were thematically analysed. The findings indicated that entrepreneurship education plays a crucial role on economic development through self-employment, It is the tool for poverty eradication, It encourages creativity and innovation and it is a catalyst for the economic growth. The study recommends that the government should formulate policy which makes entrepreneurship education as independent subject like other subject.