The Role of Teachers in Enhancing Creativity among Home Economics Students: Evidence from Secondary Schools in Nsukka Education Zone, Nigeria

Enhancing secondary students\u0027 Creativity is one of the strategic ways of improving their entrepreneurial capacity and performance. This is very critical in Home Economics programs at various levels as it emphasizes developing the individuals\u0027 occupational skills towards becoming an agent of self-employment and an employer of labor. In order to improve the Creativity of Home Economics Students under secondary education, this study, therefore, determined teachers\u0027 role in enhancing Creativity among Home Economics students at secondary schools in Nsukka Education Zone. The study was carried out based on the survey research design. All the eighty-six Home Economics teachers in the zone were used for the study. A structured questionnaire made up of 32 items rated using a modified 4 – point response scale was used to generate data for the study. Three experts validated the instrument. Data collected were analyzed using means, standard deviation, and t-test. The finding revealed that all the listed strategies except three were required in promoting creativity skills in youths. It was recommended that Home Economics teachers should be innovative, creative and pragmatic, by adopting delivery methods that will arouse Creativity in students. Adequate funds, facilities, and equipment should be provided by the government to teach and learn Home economics effectively. Collaborations between the learning institutions and industry should be strengthened to gain relevant practical experience in skill acquisition.