Politics Of Education

1. Explain conceptual issues in politics and educational management.
2. Examine the influence of politics on decision-making in educational management.
3. Discuss contemporary issues in educational management.
4. Apply political principles in policy formulation and implementation.
5. Describe theoretical frameworks in the policy-making process.

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Conceptual Issues in Politics and Educational Management

   • Unit 1: Meaning of Politics and some Political Terminologies · 3 hours

     Understand the meaning of politics and its influence on decision-making.. Identify interest groups in the school system and their roles.. Explore the agents of political socialization..

2. Week 2Module 1: Conceptual Issues in Politics and Educational Management

   • Unit 2: The Politics of Nationhood · 3 hours

     Discuss the concept of nationhood and its implications for political education.. Analyze the Nigerian political environment and its challenges.. Reflect on the ideals of politics and their relevance to national development..

3. Week 3Module 1: Conceptual Issues in Politics and Educational Management

   • Unit 3: The Concept of Education · 3 hours

     Explore the meaning, scope, and purpose of education.. Understand the structure and basic features of the educational system.. Differentiate between formal, informal, and non-formal education..

4. Week 4Module 1: Conceptual Issues in Politics and Educational Management

   • Unit 4: Concept of Educational Management · 3 hours

     Define educational management and its functional areas.. Understand the purpose of educational management in achieving educational goals.. Discuss the roles of school administrators in various functional areas..

5. Week 5Module 1: Conceptual Issues in Politics and Educational Management

   • Unit 5: The Role of Politics in Educational Management · 3 hours

     Analyze the impact of politics on educational management.. Understand the role of education in political system development.. Examine political factors influencing educational management..

6. Week 6Module 2: The Influence of Politics on Decision Making in Educational Management

   • Unit 1: Decision Making and Policy Formulation · 3 hours

     Understand the decision-making process and its determinants.. Explore the relationship between decision-making and policy planning.. Apply decision-making models to educational management scenarios..

7. Week 7Module 2: The Influence of Politics on Decision Making in Educational Management

   • Unit 2: Educational Policy Making Process · 3 hours

     Define educational policy and understand the policy-making process.. Examine various educational policy-making models.. Analyze the factors influencing educational policy decisions..

8. Week 8Module 2: The Influence of Politics on Decision Making in Educational Management

   • Unit 3: The Role of Interest Groups in Policy Making Process · 3 hours

     Discuss the roles of students, parents, and teachers in educational policy making.. Analyze the influence of civil servants and political parties on policy.. Evaluate the impact of religious and ethnic groups on education policy..

9. Week 9Module 2: The Influence of Politics on Decision Making in Educational Management

   • Unit 4: Examination of Past and Present Educational Policies in Nigeria · 3 hours

     Examine educational policies implemented by missionaries.. Analyze educational policies enacted by the colonial government.. Evaluate educational policies formulated by the Nigerian government..

10. Week 10Module 2: The Influence of Politics on Decision Making in Educational Management

    • Unit 5: Devolution of Functions in Educational Management · 3 hours

      Understand the constitutional provisions for educational management in Nigeria.. Analyze the roles of local, state, and federal governments in education.. Evaluate the devolution of functions in educational management..

11. Week 11Module 3: Contemporary Political Issues in Educational Management

    • Unit 1: Contemporary Political Issue of Funding Education and the UBE in Nigeria · 3 hours

      Explore the concept of funding education and its sources.. Understand the determinants of cost in UBE implementation.. Analyze the challenges of inadequate funding in the UBE scheme..

12. Week 12Module 3: Contemporary Political Issues in Educational Management

    • Unit 2: Contemporary Political Issues of Government Take-Over/Hand-Over of Schools · 3 hours

      Examine the history of government take-over of schools in Nigeria.. Analyze the reasons and effects of government take-over.. Debate the controversy over government return of schools to original owners..

    • Unit 3: Contemporary Political Issue of Equality of Educational Opportunities · 3 hours

      Understand the concept of equality of educational opportunities.. Identify the reasons for educational imbalance in Nigeria.. Evaluate government policies to remedy educational imbalance..

13. Week 13Module 3: Contemporary Political Issues in Educational Management

    • Unit 4: The Contemporary Political Issues of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Private Educational Institutions · 3 hours

      Explore the contemporary issues of open and distance learning (ODL).. Understand the concept of private educational institutions.. Debate the arguments for and against private participation in educational management..

    • Unit 5: Issue of Implementation of the National Policy on Education (NPE) · 3 hours

      Examine the philosophy and goals of education in Nigeria.. Understand the terms of reference for the NPE implementation committee.. Analyze the challenges of implementing the National Policy on Education..