TOURISM EDUCATION MANAGEMENT AND GOAL ATTAINMENT IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This research aims to examine the management of the Tourism Education curriculum and its impact on goal attainment in private secondary schools in Cross River State, Nigeria. A null hypothesis was formulated to guide the investigation. A review of relevant literature was conducted to examine the variables under study. The survey design was chosen as the most appropriate method, considering that the events being studied are currently ongoing and involve non-manipulated variables. The sample consisted of 300 principals randomly selected from a population of 491 private secondary schools. The survey questionnaire underwent face validation by the researchers' supervisors and professionals in measurement, evaluation, research, and statistics, who confirmed the validity of the items. The reliability of the instrument was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Statistical analysis, including hypothesis testing at a 0.05 significance level, was employed to analyze the data. The results revealed that the management of the Tourism Education curriculum significantly influences goal attainment in private secondary schools.