Developing Professional Skills And Competence

1. Explain the characteristics of a profession and justify teaching as one.
2. Identify the qualities and job expectations of a good teacher.
3. Demonstrate effective lesson planning skills.
4. Apply appropriate teaching methods based on learner characteristics.
5. Utilize effective questioning techniques in the classroom.
6. Discuss the importance of continuous professional development for teachers.

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

1. Week 1Module 1: The Teaching Profession

   • Unit 1: Meaning and Characteristics of a Profession · 2 hours

     Read the definition of a profession and identify its key components.. Discuss the differences between teaching and other professions.. Explore the role of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)..

2. Week 2Module 1: The Teaching Profession

   • Unit 2: The Act of Teaching · 2 hours

     Define teaching and differentiate it from training, drilling, and indoctrination.. Analyze the criteria for effective teaching.. Reflect on the importance of moral and ethical considerations in teaching..

3. Week 3Module 1: The Teaching Profession

   • Unit 3: The Place of Teachers in the Society · 2 hours

     Discuss the importance of teachers in manpower development and nation-building.. Examine the role of teachers as socializing agents and leaders.. Identify factors contributing to the poor image of teachers in Nigeria..

4. Week 4Module 1: The Teaching Profession

   • Unit 4: The Beginning of Formal Teaching and Teacher Education in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Trace the origins of formal teaching and teacher education in Nigeria.. Discuss the influence of Christian missionaries on education.. Compare teacher training admission criteria before and after independence..

5. Week 5Module 1: The Teaching Profession

   • Unit 5: The Goals of Teacher Education in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Define teacher education and its significance.. Analyze the goals of teacher education in Nigeria.. Discuss strategies for achieving these goals..

6. Week 6Module 1: The Teaching Profession

   • Unit 6: National Policy on Teacher Education in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Examine the government's policy on teacher education.. Identify educational institutions designed for teacher education in Nigeria.. Discuss the role of the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI)..

7. Week 7Module 1: The Teaching Profession

   • Unit 7: Problems of Teaching and Teacher Education in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Identify problems facing the teaching profession and teacher education in Nigeria.. Discuss the poor prestige of the profession and poor conditions of service.. Suggest solutions to these problems..

8. Week 8Module 2: The Teacher in the Classroom

   • Unit 1: Qualities of a Good Teacher · 2 hours

     List and explain the personal qualities of a good teacher.. Discuss ways of developing these qualities.. Reflect on the importance of moral and emotional stability..

9. Week 9Module 2: The Teacher in the Classroom

   • Unit 2: Behavioural Job Expectations for Teachers · 2 hours

     List the job expectations of an ideal school teacher.. Differentiate between personal qualities and job expectations.. Discuss the importance of varying teaching methods and effective communication..

10. Week 10Module 2: The Teacher in the Classroom

    • Unit 3: Learner Characteristics and Teacher Interaction · 2 hours

      Identify learner characteristics that affect the teaching and learning process.. Explain how gender, ethnicity, and parental background influence learning.. Discuss strategies for addressing these characteristics in the classroom..

11. Week 11Module 2: The Teacher in the Classroom

    • Unit 4: The Teaching Learning Process · 2 hours

      Explain child-centered and teacher-centered education.. Discuss the implications of each approach for effective teaching and learning.. Explore how to create a learner-friendly classroom environment..

12. Week 12Module 2: The Teacher in the Classroom

    • Unit 5: Planning to Teach · 2 hours

      Explain why a teacher should plan lessons well.. Identify the steps involved in lesson preparation.. Practice writing instructional objectives..

13. Week 13Module 2: The Teacher in the Classroom

    • Unit 6: Teachers and Pupils Questions · 2 hours

      Explain why teachers and pupils ask questions in the classroom.. Identify types of questions and how to handle them.. Practice framing effective questions..

    • Unit 7: Keeping Up to Date in Teaching · 2 hours

      Discuss the importance of self-development and improvement for teachers.. Suggest steps on how to keep up-to-date in curriculum content and teaching methodology.. Explore resources for continuous professional development..