Child Education in Traditional African Societies

1. Explain the core principles and practices of childhood education in traditional African societies.
2. Compare and contrast traditional African education with modern Western educational systems.
3. Analyze the roles of family, community, and culture in shaping a child's development.
4. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of traditional African educational methods.
5. Apply knowledge of traditional African education to contemporary educational contexts.
6. Assess the impact of social and emotional factors on child development within traditional African settings.

13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1UNIT 1: THE MEANING AND AIMS OF EDUCATION

   • Unit 1: The Meaning and Forms of Education · 2 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..

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

   • Unit 2: Characteristics and Goals of Traditional African Education · 2 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..

3. Week 3Chapter One. UNIT 3: THE AFRICAN FAMILY SYSTEM

   • Unit 3: The African Family System · 2 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..

4. Week 4UNIT 4: MARRIAGE, CHILD BEARING AND CARE

   • Unit 4: Marriage, Child Bearing and Care · 2 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..

5. Week 5UNIT 5: BREAST FEEDING AND WEANING IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN SOCIETIES

   • Unit 5: Breast Feeding and Weaning in Traditional African Societies · 2 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..

6. Week 6UNIT 6: TOILET TRAINING OF CHILDREN IN TRADITIONAL AFRICAN SOCIETIES

   • Unit 6: Toilet Training of Children in Traditional African Societies · 2 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..

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

   • Unit 7: The Roles of Parents in the Upbringing of Children in African Societies · 2 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..

8. Week 8UNIT 8: THE ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY

   • Unit 8: The Role of the Community · 2 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..

9. Week 9UNIT 9: THE ACQUISITION OF ATTITUDES AND SKILLS

   • Unit 9: The Acquisition of Attitudes and Skills · 2 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..

10. Week 10UNIT 10: LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT

    • Unit 10: Language Development · 2 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..

11. Week 11UNIT 11: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Unit 11: Social and Emotional Development · 2 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..

12. Week 12UNIT 12: MORAL DEVELOPMENT

    • Unit 12: Moral Development · 2 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..

13. Week 13UNIT 13: THE TECHNIQUES OF TRADITIONAL EDUCATION

    • Unit 13: The Techniques of Traditional Education · 2 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 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..