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ECE112Education2 Unitsintermediate

Origin And Development Of E.C.E

This course explores the origin and development of early childhood education, examining historical perspectives, the nature and needs of children, and the contributions of key individuals. It covers the evolution of early childhood education in both Western and African contexts, emphasizing the importance of providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners. The course also addresses the rights of children and the role of various organizations in promoting early child care and development in Nigeria, while also discussing the challenges and obstacles in pre-primary education.

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40h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Early Childhood EducationChild DevelopmentNigerian EducationHistorical PerspectivesChild Rights

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

Early Childhood Education Concepts

2

Nature and Needs of Children

3

Historical Views of Children

4

Contributions of Individuals

5

Rights of Children

6

Development of Early Childhood Education

7

Western Education in Nigeria

8

UPE Programmes

9

National Policy on Education

10

Early Child Care Initiatives

11

Universal Basic Education

12

Problems of Pre-Primary Education

13

Starting a Pre-Primary School

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 Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Early Childhood Educator

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Primary School Teacher

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Education Administrator

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Child Care Provider

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Curriculum Developer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationChildcare ServicesGovernment AgenciesNon-Profit OrganizationsCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Unit 1: The Concept of Early Childhood Education

2h

Unit 1: The Concept of Early Childhood Education

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Definitions of childhood and early childhood education.
•Differentiate between daycare, crèches, nursery schools, and kindergartens.
•Explain the physiological and psychological readiness for primary school.

Week

2

Unit 2: The Nature and Needs of Children

2h

Unit 2: The Nature and Needs of Children

2 study hours

•Explore the physiological make-up of children.
•Discuss the sociological and psychological nature of children.
•Examine the basic needs of children including oxygen, food, water, sleep, love, and stimulating environment.

Week

3

Unit 3: Historical Views of Children

2h

Unit 3: Historical Views of Children

2 study hours

•Study the status of children in ancient Greece and Rome.
•Analyze the impact of Christianity on children's status during the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
•Examine the role of the Reformation in shaping modern attitudes toward children.

Week

4

Unit 4: The Contributions of Individuals to the Improved Status of Children

2h

Unit 4: The Contributions of Individuals to the Improved Status of Children

2 study hours

•Identify the contributions of Comenius, Locke, and Rousseau to childhood education.
•Explain how Pestalozzi, Froebel, and Montessori influenced early childhood education practices.
•Discuss the impact of these thinkers on modern educational approaches.

Week

5

Unit 5: The Rights of Children

2h

Unit 5: The Rights of Children

2 study hours

•Examine the United Nations' declarations on the rights of the child.
•Analyze how Nigerian laws protect children's rights.
•Identify ways in which children's rights are violated in Nigeria.

Week

6

Unit 6: Origin and Development of Early Childhood Education

2h

Unit 6: Origin and Development of Early Childhood Education

2 study hours

•Trace the origin of pre-school education in ancient times.
•Explore the development of pre-school education in modern Europe.
•Discuss the evolution of pre-school education in Britain before and after 1900.

Week

7

Unit 7: Western Education in Nigeria

2h

Unit 7: Western Education in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Examine the first missionary efforts to introduce Western education in Nigeria.
•Analyze the role of English-speaking missionaries in establishing schools.
•Discuss the colonial administration's intervention in education.

Week

8

Unit 8: The UPE Programmes in Nigeria

2h

Unit 8: The UPE Programmes in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Explore the Western Region's initiative in introducing UPE.
•Analyze the Eastern Region's efforts in implementing UPE.
•Discuss the expansion of education in the Northern Region.

Week

9

Unit 9: The Development of Pre-school Education in Nigeria

2h

Unit 9: The Development of Pre-school Education in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Examine the early missionary efforts in pre-school education.
•Analyze the public school experiment in pre-primary education.
•Discuss the post-independence era and the factors responsible for the rapid expansion of pre-school establishments.

Week

10

Unit 10: The National Policy on Education

2h

Unit 10: The National Policy on Education

2 study hours

•Explore the philosophy of Nigerian education.
•Examine the goals of pre-primary and primary education.
•Analyze the policy statements on pre-primary and primary education.

Week

11

Unit 11: Early Child Care and Development Programme in Nigeria

2h

Unit 11: Early Child Care and Development Programme in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Examine the FGN/UNICEF initiatives in early child care and development.
•Analyze the objectives of ECCD.
•Discuss the prospects of ECCD projects in Nigeria.

Week

12

Unit 12: UBE and Early Childhood Education

2h

Unit 12: UBE and Early Childhood Education

2 study hours

•Define Universal Basic Education (UBE) and its scope.
•Analyze the goals and objectives of UBE.
•Examine the early childhood education components of basic education.

Week

13

Unit 13: Major obstacles for the UBE

4h

Unit 13: Major obstacles for the UBE

2 study hours

•Explore the major obstacles to Universal Basic Education (UBE).
•Analyze personnel administration issues such as teacher quality and dedication.
•Examine the inadequacy of instructional materials and poor learning environments.

Unit 14: Problems of Pre-primary Education in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Discuss the problems of accessibility to pre-primary education in urban and rural areas.
•Analyze human and material resource challenges in pre-primary education.
•Examine staffing, facilities, instructional materials, and school environment issues.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key historical events in early childhood education (Unit 3).

2

Develop flashcards for key figures and their contributions (Unit 4).

3

Summarize the main points of the National Policy on Education (Unit 10).

4

Compare and contrast the UPE and UBE programs (Units 8 & 12).

5

Outline the steps involved in starting a pre-primary school (Unit 15).

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