Pedagogic Environment in the Teaching of Economics in Secondary Schools and the Attainment of the Goals of Vision 2035 in the North-West Region of Cameroon

Abstract

The development of critical thinking skills and logical reasoning in Economics students during teaching is an important asset for the development of Cameroons' Economy. The main purpose of this paper was thus to evaluate the influence of Pedagogic Environment in the teaching of Economics in Secondary schools on the attainment of the goals of vision 2035 in the North-West Region of Cameroon. The study was a survey and data were collected using a questionnaire and content analysis of examination questions. A sample of 170 Economics teachers was drawn from the target population. Schools selected for observation were done purposively. The analyses of data were done using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Specifically, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was the statistical tool used. The study found out that Pedagogic Environment in secondary schools has an influence on the attainment of the goals of vision 2035 in the North-West Region of Cameroon. Based on the research findings, some recommendations were made