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ECE110Education2 Unitsintermediate

Child Education in Traditional African Societies

This course explores childhood education within traditional African societies. It examines the meaning and forms of education, characteristics and goals of traditional African education, and the African family system. The course also covers marriage, child bearing, care, breastfeeding, weaning, and toilet training practices. Furthermore, it discusses the roles of parents and the community in upbringing children, acquisition of attitudes and skills, language, social, emotional, and moral development, techniques, problems, and integration of traditional African education into the formal school system.

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156h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Traditional EducationAfrican SocietiesChildhood DevelopmentCultural HeritageSocialization

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of Education

2

Traditional African Education Characteristics

3

African Family System

4

Marriage and Child Bearing

5

Breastfeeding and Weaning

6

Moral Development

7

Social Development

8

Emotional Development

9

Language Development

10

Community Roles

11

Traditional Education Techniques

12

Problems of Traditional Education

13

Integration of Traditional and Formal Education

Total Topics13 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Teacher

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Social Worker

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Community Development Officer

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Education Consultant

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Cultural Preservationist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationSocial ServicesCommunity DevelopmentCultural Heritage Preservation

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

UNIT 1: THE MEANING AND AIMS OF EDUCATION

2h

Unit 1: The Meaning and Forms of Education

2 study hours

•Define education from different perspectives.
•Identify the aims of education according to Plato and UNESCO.
•Differentiate between education and literacy.
•Describe informal, formal, and open/distance education.

Week

2

UNIT 2: TRADITIONAL EDUCATION, CHARACTERISTICS AND GOALS OF TRADITIONAL AFRICAN EDUCATION

2h

Unit 2: Characteristics and Goals of Traditional African Education

2 study hours

•Identify characteristics of traditional African education, including illiteracy, job orientation, and flexibility.
•Explain the seven cardinal goals of traditional African education.
•Discuss physical, mental, moral, and vocational development.
•Understand the promotion of cultural heritage.

Week

3

Chapter One. UNIT 3: THE AFRICAN FAMILY SYSTEM

2h

Unit 3: The African Family System

2 study hours

•Explain the meaning and importance of the family.
•Describe the composition of the extended family system.
•Discuss external influences on the family system, including religious, western education, and economic factors.
•Understand the importance of the extended family.

Week

4

UNIT 4: MARRIAGE, CHILD BEARING AND CARE

2h

Unit 4: Marriage, Child Bearing and Care

2 study hours

•Describe the nature and purpose of marriage in traditional African societies.
•Mention pregnancy taboos and their significance.
•Explain traditional methods of childbirth and childcare.
•Discuss the factors influencing the choice of marriage partners.

Week

5

UNIT 5: BREAST FEEDING AND WEANING IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN SOCIETIES

2h

Unit 5: Breast Feeding and Weaning in Traditional African Societies

2 study hours

•Enumerate the meaning and importance of breastfeeding.
•Describe cultural practices associated with breastfeeding.
•List weaning foods commonly used in your local environment.
•Discuss the importance and problems of weaning.

Week

6

UNIT 6: TOILET TRAINING OF CHILDREN IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN SOCIETIES

2h

Unit 6: Toilet Training of Children in Traditional African Societies

2 study hours

•Explain the meaning of toilet training.
•Discuss how toilet training is carried out in traditional societies.
•Identify problems of toilet training, such as bedwetting.
•Enumerate steps taken to correct bedwetting.

Week

7

UNIT 7: THE ROLES OF PARENTS IN THE UPBRINGING OF CHILDREN IN AFRICAN SOCIETIES

2h

Unit 7: The Roles of Parents in the Upbringing of Children in African Societies

2 study hours

•Explain the parent-child relationship in African traditional societies.
•Identify the roles of parents in the upbringing of the child.
•Give reasons why the child is more influenced by the mother.
•Discuss maternal teaching styles and responsibilities.

Week

8

UNIT 8: THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY

2h

Unit 8: The Role of the Community

2 study hours

•Describe the nature of traditional communities.
•Explain methods of integrating the African child into the community.
•Assess the impact of the community on the African child.
•Discuss the community as a classroom.

Week

9

UNIT 9: THE ACQUISITION OF ATTITUDES AND SKILLS

2h

Unit 9: The Acquisition of Attitudes and Skills

2 study hours

•Describe how individuals acquire desired attitudes in their communities.
•Identify various vocational skills available in traditional societies.
•Explain how skills are acquired through family and apprenticeship.
•Discuss the influence of social and religious groups.

Week

10

UNIT 10: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

2h

Unit 10: Language Development

2 study hours

•Explain why language development is important to human beings.
•Identify factors responsible for early language development.
•Discuss language as a means of communication.
•Understand the home and community factors in language development.

Week

11

UNIT 11: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2h

Unit 11: Social and Emotional Development

2 study hours

•Explain the process and agents of socialization in traditional societies.
•Identify the nature of emotions in children.
•Indicate how emotional needs of children are met.
•Discuss the meaning and process of socialization.

Week

12

UNIT 12: MORAL DEVELOPMENT

2h

Unit 12: Moral Development

2 study hours

•Explain the concept of morality in traditional African society.
•Identify major areas of emphasis in moral development.
•Discuss Africans' perception of morality.
•Understand the agents of morality in traditional societies.

Week

13

UNIT 13: THE TECHNIQUES OF TRADITIONAL EDUCATION

4h

Unit 13: The Techniques of Traditional Education

2 study hours

•Enumerate various techniques used in traditional education.
•Explain how each technique was applied in traditional education.
•Discuss indirect teaching and initiation.
•Understand reward, punishment, experimentation, and apprenticeship.

Unit 14: Problems of Traditional African Education

2 study hours

•Enumerate major problems associated with traditional African education.
•Suggest ways of solving each problem where possible.
•Discuss rigidity, secrecy, fear, and superstition.
•Understand the problems with the mode of delivery.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries for each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Develop comparative charts outlining differences between traditional and Western education.

3

Practice applying theoretical concepts to real-life scenarios in African communities.

4

Form study groups to discuss and debate complex topics like moral development and socialization.

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and incorporate feedback into your study notes.

6

Focus on understanding the roles of family and community in child upbringing.

7

Create concept maps linking units on techniques, problems, and integration of traditional education.

8

Practice essay questions on the advantages and disadvantages of traditional African education.

9

Allocate specific study time for each unit based on its complexity and length.

10

Use flashcards to memorize key terms and concepts related to African culture and education.

11

Review past examination papers to identify common question types and themes.

12

Prioritize studying units on moral, social, and emotional development due to their practical relevance.

13

Create timelines to understand the historical context of traditional African education.

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