Fundamentals Of Business Education
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 103 pages
- 13 units
This course is designed to train learners to understand and appreciate the historical foundation and present status of business education. It covers courses offered, their learning outcomes, and their importance to the nation and the international scene. The course is divided into 4 modules, each containing several units. Students will learn about the foundation of business education in Nigeria and internationally, subjects offered, and the importance of business education to the economy.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of BED113, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
BED113 · UNIT 1 THE BACKROUND AND CONCEPTS OF BUSINESS
Every unit contains a list of references and further reading. Try to get as many as possible of those textbooks and materials that are meant to deepen your knowledge of the course.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the historical development of business education
- Identify the objectives and purposes of business education
- Analyze the content of business education programs
- Apply effective teaching methods for business subjects
- Evaluate the quality and qualifications of business education teachers
- Apply principles of teaching and learning in business education
What it prepares you for
- Business Teacher
- Administrator
- Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Education
- Business Management
- Public Sector
- Private Sector
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Issues in Business Education Programme
Unit 1: The Content of the Curriculum
Understanding the nuances of curriculum implementation and its impact on the quality of business education requires careful analysis and critical thinking.
- Module 3: Issues in Business Education Programme
Unit 2: Facilities for Teaching
Requires understanding of various equipment and technologies, their functionalities, and selection criteria which demands practical knowledge and analytical skills.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 40 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Historical Foundation of Business Education Programme
Unit 1: Background and concepts of business education · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Background and concepts of business education. Understand the origin of business education and its historical foundation. Differentiate between general education and vocational education.
- Week 2Module 1: Historical Foundation of Business Education Programme
Unit 2: Business education programme in Nigeria · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Business education programme in Nigeria. Explain the development of business education programme in Nigeria. Describe the revolutionary trend that occurred in business education programme.
- Week 3Module 1: Historical Foundation of Business Education Programme
Unit 3: Business Education in other countries · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Business Education in other countries. Explain how business education programmes function in other countries. Establish an ideal course of action for the business education programme in Nigeria.
- Week 4Module 2: Objectives/purposes, contents of Business Education Programme
Unit 1: The Objectives/purposes of Business Education · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: The Objectives/purposes of Business Education. Explain the objectives of business education at the different levels of education. Discuss convincingly the usefulness to the different segments in the system.
- Week 5Module 2: Objectives/purposes, contents of Business Education Programme
Unit 2: Content of Business Education programme · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Content of Business Education programme. Describe the content of business education programme. Defend the rationale for the items in the content.
- Week 6Module 2: Objectives/purposes, contents of Business Education Programme
Unit 3: Importance of business education · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Importance of business education. Explain the importance of business education to the individual/learner. Understand the benefits to student-trainees, the nation, and entrepreneurs.
- Week 7Module 3: Issues in Business Education Programme
Unit 1: The Content of the Curriculum · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: The Content of the Curriculum. Explain the major issues in business education curriculum. Determine those that would be involved in selecting curriculum content.
- Week 8Module 3: Issues in Business Education Programme
Unit 2: Facilities for Teaching · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Facilities for Teaching. Know the facilities for the teaching of business education subjects. Explain the criteria for the selection of facilities in business education programme.
- Week 9Module 3: Issues in Business Education Programme
Unit 3: Methods of Teaching Business Education Subjects · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Methods of Teaching Business Education Subjects. Explain the different methods of teaching business education subjects. Apply demonstration, discussion, and practical examples in teaching.
- Week 10Module 3: Issues in Business Education Programme
Unit 4: Quality of Teachers · 3 hours
Read Unit 4: Quality of Teachers. Define a Business Education Teacher. Understand the qualities required of Business Education Teachers.
- Week 11Module 4: Principles of Teaching and Learning Business Education
Unit 1: Principles of Teaching and Learning · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Principles of Teaching and Learning. Select the principles for the teaching and learning of skills. Apply the principles in the teaching and learning processes.
- Week 12Module 4: Principles of Teaching and Learning Business Education
Unit 2: Learning Styles of Individuals · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Learning Styles of Individuals. Explain the different learning styles. Explain the appropriate training delivery.
- Week 13Module 4: Principles of Teaching and Learning Business Education
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all modules and units. Prepare for final examination. Complete any outstanding assignments.
Preparing for the exam
- Review all module learning outcomes
- Practice past examination questions
- Focus on key concepts and definitions
- Create concept maps linking different topics
- Allocate study time effectively across all modules
Questions students ask about this course
What is BED113 about?
This course is designed to train learners to understand and appreciate the historical foundation and present status of business education. It covers courses offered, their learning outcomes, and their importance to the nation and the international scene. The course is divided into 4 modules, each containing several units. Students will learn about the foundation of business education in Nigeria and internationally, subjects offered, and the importance of business education to the economy.
How many units does BED113 have?
BED113, Fundamentals Of Business Education, has 13 units across 4 modules, over 103 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is BED113?
BED113 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is BED113 hard?
BED113 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does BED113 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is BED113 assessed?
BED113 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with BED113?
Business Teacher, Administrator, Manager and Entrepreneur.