21st century business education: Predictions from Oklahoma CTE business educators

Abstract

Scope and Method of Study: This study described the predictions of 146 (n = 146) fulltime CTE BMITE teachers about the greatest influences on the future of Business, Marketing and Information Technology Education. A quantitative descriptive survey research design was implemented for the study using a sample of teachers in middle schools, high schools and career and technology centers. All predictions were based on 13 concepts derived from future-oriented literature. The BMITE predictions were compared to a baseline sample study of the general population. Theory U and Generational Theory were used as the framework for this study.

Findings and Conclusions:

The results of the study indicated teachers had similar perceptions of the influences affecting the emerging future for the Business Marketing and Information Technology program. The overall top predictive influences included: Keeping up with technology, gaining adequate funding, promoting technology literacy and skills, providing access to education anyplace, anytime, meeting individual learner needs and providing for on-job training, continuing education, and life-long learning.