Co-Operative Education
- Management Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 206 pages
- 20 units
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of cooperative education, its methodologies, and its relevance in cooperative and rural development. It explores the administration and management of cooperative societies, emphasizing member involvement in group decision-making. The course covers various aspects of cooperative education, including its principles, development in Nigeria, teaching methods, and challenges. It also examines the role of extension workers and the importance of adult education in cooperative settings.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 60 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 CRD326, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVE IN NIGERIAPage 81
- UNIT 2 TEACHING/LEARNING METHODS IN COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONPage 88
- UNIT 3 PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN NIGERIA
- UNIT 4: THE CONCEPT, PROCEDURE AND PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATIVE EXTENSION TEACHING
- UNIT 5 BASIC CHARACTERISTICS, IMPLICATIONS AND STEPS IN COOPERATIVE EDUCATION EXTENSION TEACHING
- UNIT 1: LEARNING PROCESS IN COOPRATIVE EDUCATION AND EXTENSION
- UNIT 2 CONCEPT OF ADULT EDUCATION IN COOPERATIVEPage 138
- UNIT 3 TRAINING AND VISIT SYSTEM IN COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONPage 143
- UNIT 4: TEACHING TOOLS AND AUDIO-VISUAL AIDSPage 158
- UNIT 5 CONCEPT AND OVERVIEW OF THE USE OF EXTENSION METHODS IN COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONPage 168
- UNIT 7 COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION PROCESS IN COOPERATIVEPage 186
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
CRD326 · UNIT 1: MEANING OF EDUCATION AND COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
Cooperative can be defined as a form of business organization own by two or more people to serve the benefit of their members and assist in liberating of oppression of the economically strong people.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the core principles and concepts of cooperative education.
- Apply effective teaching and learning methods in cooperative settings.
- Analyze the challenges and opportunities in cooperative education in Nigeria.
- Evaluate the role of extension workers in promoting cooperative development.
- Design and implement cooperative education programs for adult learners.
- Assess the impact of cooperative education on rural communities.
What it prepares you for
- Cooperative Manager
- Extension Officer
- Community Development Officer
- Rural Development Consultant
- Cooperative Educator
- Agriculture
- Finance
- Community Development
- Education
- Non-profit Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3:
Unit 3: Problems and Solutions of Cooperative Education in Nigeria
The unit requires understanding of various economic and social factors affecting cooperative development, which can be challenging to grasp without prior knowledge of economics or sociology.
- Module 4:
Unit 6: Communication and Information Process in Cooperative
The unit requires understanding of various communication models and their application in cooperative settings, which can be challenging without prior knowledge of communication theories.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 31 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Meaning of Education and Cooperative Education · 2 hours
Define the concept of cooperative and its principles.. Explain the Rockdale Cooperative Principles.. Define the concept of education and its types..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Concept of Cooperative Education · 2 hours
Differentiate between cooperative, education, and extension.. Discuss the definitions of cooperative from various perspectives.. Explain the three main facets of cooperative education..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Reason for Cooperative Education · 2 hours
Explain the meaning of cooperative education.. List the objectives of cooperative education in Nigeria.. Discuss the benefits and importance of cooperative education..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Target Groups and Scope of Cooperative Education · 2 hours
Identify the target groups for cooperative education.. Discuss the scope and history of cooperative education in Nigeria.. Explain the development and ways of reforming cooperative education in Nigeria..
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Cooperative Education as an Adult Education · 2 hours
Explain the concept of adult education in cooperative.. Discuss the aims and principles of adult education.. Explain functional literacy and vocational programs and their role in cooperative education..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Qualities and Role of A Good Cooperative Extension Worker · 2 hours
Discuss the qualities of a good cooperative extension worker.. Explain the role of a cooperative extension worker.. Discuss the education duty of the cooperative..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: The Adult Learner and The Learning Environment · 2 hours
Discuss the characteristics of an adult learner.. Explain the strategies involved in effectively teaching an adult learner.. Explain the concept of the learning environment for adult learners..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Cooperative Education in Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss the history of cooperative education in Nigeria.. Identify other institutions involved in cooperative education in Nigeria.. Highlight the overseas institutions that have contributed to cooperative education in Nigeria..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: The Principles of Cooperative · 2 hours
State the principles of cooperative and the Rochdale cooperative principles.. Describe the principles of cooperative extension and cooperative extension education.. Explain the importance of these principles in cooperative development..
Unit 5: Qualities and Role of A Good Cooperative Extension Worker · 1 hour
Review qualities and roles of extension workers..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 1: Development Of Cooperative In Nigeria · 2 hours
Discuss the development of cooperative in Nigeria.. Describe pre- and post-independence development.. Explain the reforming of cooperative education and extension in Nigeria..
Unit 2: Teaching/Learning Methods in Cooperative Education · 1 hour
Review the principles of cooperative extension..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 2: Teaching/Learning Methods in Cooperative Education · 2 hours
Explain the concept and principles of learning.. Demonstrate the methods by which people learn in cooperative education.. Identify factors affecting learning..
Unit 3: Problems and Solutions of Cooperative Education in Nigeria · 1 hour
Review the importance of adult education..
- Week 12Module 3:
Unit 3: Problems and Solutions of Cooperative Education in Nigeria · 3 hours
Identify problems of cooperative education in Nigeria.. Suggest possible solutions to problems of cooperative education in Nigeria.. Discuss the challenges and prospects of cooperative education in Nigeria..
- Week 13Module 3:
Unit 4: The Concept, Procedure and Principles of Cooperative Extension Teaching · 3 hours
Explain the concept of cooperative extension teaching.. Explain the procedure for effective teaching in cooperative extension work.. Identify the principles of cooperative extension teaching..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all key definitions and principles of cooperative education from Units 1-5 of Module 1.
- Create concept maps linking the different teaching and learning methods discussed in Module 3.
- Practice applying the principles of adult learning to case studies of cooperative societies.
- Focus on understanding the specific challenges and solutions related to cooperative education in the Nigerian context (Module 3, Unit 3).
- Prepare examples of how different communication methods can be used to disseminate information effectively within cooperative systems (Module 4, Unit 6).
- Study the roles and responsibilities of cooperative extension workers and how they contribute to community development.
- Practice writing concise summaries of key concepts and theories to aid recall during the exam.
Questions students ask about this course
What is CRD326 about?
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of cooperative education, its methodologies, and its relevance in cooperative and rural development. It explores the administration and management of cooperative societies, emphasizing member involvement in group decision-making. The course covers various aspects of cooperative education, including its principles, development in Nigeria, teaching methods, and challenges. It also examines the role of extension workers and the importance of adult education in cooperative settings.
How many units does CRD326 have?
CRD326, Co-Operative Education, has 20 units across 4 modules, over 206 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is CRD326?
CRD326 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Management Sciences.
Is CRD326 hard?
CRD326 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 CRD326 take to study?
About 60 hours of study, spread across its 20 units.
How is CRD326 assessed?
CRD326 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with CRD326?
Cooperative Manager, Extension Officer, Community Development Officer, Rural Development Consultant and Cooperative Educator.