Problems And Issues In Higher Education
- Education
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 178 pages
- 15 units
This course introduces students to the issues and problems within the Nigerian higher education system. It explores the historical development, governance, curriculum relevance, and challenges facing higher education institutions in Nigeria. The course aims to equip students with an understanding of these issues and potential management strategies. Topics include autonomy, academic freedom, accountability, quality assurance, funding, and student activism. Students will also examine potential solutions to improve the overall effectiveness and relevance of higher education in Nigeria.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EDA856, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- Unit 4 Solutions to the Problems in Higher Education
- UNIT 1 CONCEPT OF EDUCATION: HIGHER EDUCATION AND POLICYPage 1
- UNIT 2: HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIAPage 11
- UNIT 3: SOME ASPECTS OF GENERAL UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCEPage 17
- UNIT 4: ISSUE OF AUTONOMY AND EXTERNAL CONTROLPage 31
- UNIT 5: ISSUE OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN HIGHER EDUCATIONPage 44
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EDA856 · Unit 4 Solutions to the Problems in Higher Education
There are seventeen (17) Tutor-Marked Assignments in this course, covering all the units. The file will be made available to you at your study centre. The file will contain details of the work you must submit to your tutor for marking.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the meaning of higher education.
- Discuss the historical development of higher education in Nigeria.
- Identify and explain some general aspects of University Governance.
- Discuss concisely the issue of higher education autonomy and academic freedom.
- Discuss the problems in Nigerian higher education system.
What it prepares you for
- Educational Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Higher Education Consultant
- University Lecturer
- Education Planner
- Education Sector
- Government Agencies
- Research Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- International Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Issue of Relevance of Higher Education Curriculum and Programmes
Unit 1: Issue of Curriculum and Course System
The unit requires understanding of the complex interplay between curriculum design, national development goals, and global demands, necessitating critical analysis of existing frameworks and innovative approaches.
- Module 3: Other Issues in Higher Education in Nigeria
Unit 2: Issue of Funding in Higher Education
The unit demands a comprehensive grasp of diverse funding models, their limitations, and innovative strategies for resource mobilization, requiring analytical skills and creative problem-solving.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 112 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Higher Education
Unit 1: Concept of Education; Higher Education; and Policy · 8 hours
Define education, higher education, and policy.. Discuss the aims of higher education.. State the policy of higher education in Nigeria..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Higher Education
Unit 2: Historical Development of Higher Education in Nigeria · 8 hours
Discuss the historical development of higher education in Nigeria.. Distinguish between the aims and goals of higher education.. List the goals of higher education..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Higher Education
Unit 3: Some Aspects of General University Governance · 8 hours
Explain the meaning of university governance.. Outline the constitution and functions of the University.. List the powers of the University and their exercise..
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Higher Education
Unit 4: Issue of Autonomy in Higher Education · 8 hours
Discuss concisely the meaning of autonomy.. Identify the trends of erosion of autonomy in Nigeria.. Analyze government interference in institutional autonomy..
- Week 5Module 1: Introduction to Higher Education
Unit 5: Issue of Academic Freedom in Higher Education · 8 hours
Define academic freedom.. Explain the relationship between Academic Freedom and Human Rights.. Discuss specific government interference on academic freedom..
- Week 6Module 2: Issue of Relevance of Higher Education Curriculum and Programmes
Unit 1: Issue of Curriculum and Course System · 8 hours
Explain the concept of curriculum.. Appreciate the relevance of curriculum to National development.. Explain the course system..
- Week 7Module 2: Issue of Relevance of Higher Education Curriculum and Programmes
Unit 2: Issue of Student Activism and Administration · 8 hours
Identify areas of student administration.. Describe areas of student administration.. Appraise each of these administrative areas..
- Week 8Module 2: Issue of Relevance of Higher Education Curriculum and Programmes
Unit 3: Issue of University Committee System · 8 hours
Explain the meaning of committee system.. List the university committees.. Discuss the challenges facing the university committee system..
- Week 9Module 2: Issue of Relevance of Higher Education Curriculum and Programmes
Unit 4: Issue of Accountability in Higher Education · 8 hours
Define accountability.. State the reasons for accountability in higher education.. Enumerate the factors that can enhance institutional accountability..
- Week 10Module 2: Issue of Relevance of Higher Education Curriculum and Programmes
Unit 5: Issue of Quality and Quality Assurance in Higher Education · 8 hours
Explain the meaning of quality assurance in higher education.. Outline the theoretical issues in quality assurance.. Discuss recent developments in quality assurance..
- Week 11Module 3: Other Issues in Higher Education in Nigeria
Unit 1: Issues in Higher Education in Nigeria · 8 hours
Discuss the issues in Nigeria’s higher education.. Appreciate the issues in higher educational institutions in Nigeria..
- Week 12Module 3: Other Issues in Higher Education in Nigeria
Unit 2: Issue of Funding in Higher Education · 8 hours
Discuss who funds education in Nigerian higher education.. Outline the pattern of funding higher education.. List the limitations of higher education funding..
- Week 13Module 3: Other Issues in Higher Education in Nigeria
Unit 3: Problems in Higher Education · 8 hours
Discuss the problems in higher education.. Analyze the effects of these problems.. Compare and contrast problems and issues in higher education..
Unit 4: Solutions to the Problems in Higher Education · 8 hours
List some of the enunciated solutions.. Discuss the solutions to the problems in higher education.. Appreciate the importance of these solutions..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and ensure you can address each one.
- Create summaries of key concepts and theories from each module.
- Practice applying concepts to real-world scenarios and case studies.
- Focus on understanding the historical context and policy implications.
- Allocate sufficient time to review and revise your notes and assignments.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EDA856 about?
This course introduces students to the issues and problems within the Nigerian higher education system. It explores the historical development, governance, curriculum relevance, and challenges facing higher education institutions in Nigeria. The course aims to equip students with an understanding of these issues and potential management strategies. Topics include autonomy, academic freedom, accountability, quality assurance, funding, and student activism. Students will also examine potential solutions to improve the overall effectiveness and relevance of higher education in Nigeria.
How many units does EDA856 have?
EDA856, Problems And Issues In Higher Education, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 178 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EDA856?
EDA856 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Education.
Is EDA856 hard?
EDA856 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does EDA856 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is EDA856 assessed?
EDA856 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EDA856?
Educational Administrator, Policy Analyst, Higher Education Consultant, University Lecturer and Education Planner.
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