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EDU112Education2 Unitsintermediate

Professionalism In Teaching

This course introduces the concept of professionalism in teaching. It explores the historical development of teaching in Nigeria, the qualities of an ideal teacher, and the roles of various agencies and associations involved in education. The course examines the professional growth of teachers, teacher education programs, and strategies for professionalizing teaching in Nigeria. It also covers the relationship between teachers and students, emphasizing the importance of care and ethical conduct.

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40h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

TeachingProfessionalismTeacher EducationNigeriaEthics

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concepts of Teaching and Professionalism

2

History of Teaching in Nigeria

3

Teacher Education and Training

4

Qualities of an Ideal Teacher

5

Role of Teachers in Schools

6

Functions of Educational Agencies

7

Strategies for Professionalizing Teaching

Total Topics7 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 assessments

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

Teacher

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Curriculum Developer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Teacher Trainer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Education SectorGovernment AgenciesPrivate SchoolsEducational Consulting Firms

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

2h

Unit 1: Concept of Teaching and Professionalism

2 study hours

•Define teaching and professionalism.
•Discuss the characteristics of a profession.
•Reflect on whether teaching in Nigeria meets these characteristics.

Week

2

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

2h

Unit 2: History of Teaching in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Trace the evolution of teaching in Nigeria from missionary times to the present.
•Discuss the unitary, dyadic, and triadic processes of teaching.
•Analyze teaching as both an art and a science.

Week

3

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

2h

Unit 3: Teaching as a Profession

2 study hours

•Debate whether teaching in Nigeria is a profession.
•Examine the knowledge, skills, control of entry, code of conduct, and professional associations related to teaching.
•Distinguish between a professional and how they carry out their work.

Week

4

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

2h

Unit 4: The Professional Growth of Teachers

2 study hours

•Discuss the pre-service and in-service training of teachers in Nigeria.
•Examine the relevance of these programs to the requirements of teaching.
•Identify issues and problems associated with teacher training.

Week

5

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

2h

Unit 5: Educating the Educators

2 study hours

•Identify the ingredients of teacher education in Nigeria.
•Discuss issues that the education of educators should include.
•Reflect on the aim of educating educators.

Week

6

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

2h

Unit 6: Professional Studies Programme for Teachers

2 study hours

•Define teaching as a profession.
•Outline the characteristics of teaching as a profession.
•Explain the teacher training process and its components.

Week

7

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

2h

Unit 7: The Teacher and the Child

2 study hours

•Outline circumstances in which the teacher relates with pupils.
•Discuss ways in which the teacher should relate with pupils.
•Analyze the importance of discipline and rules in the classroom.

Week

8

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

2h

Unit 8: Why Teachers Should Care

2 study hours

•Realize the importance of teachers and their roles.
•Assess the actions of teachers and their impact.
•Understand why teachers should care about their work and students.

Week

9

Module 2: The Making of an Ideal Teacher

2h

Unit 1: Qualities of an Ideal Teacher

2 study hours

•Understand the qualities of an ideal teacher.
•Identify an ideal teacher in any situation based on the qualities outlined.
•Reflect on the qualities that make a teacher worth copying.

Week

10

Module 2: The Making of an Ideal Teacher

2h

Unit 2: Teachers as Role Models

2 study hours

•Enumerate qualities expected of a teacher as a role model.
•Outline specific qualities that disqualify teachers as role models.
•Reflect on how teachers affect eternity through their influence.

Week

11

Module 2: The Making of an Ideal Teacher

2h

Unit 3: The Nigerian Union of Teachers (N.U.T)

2 study hours

•Learn the history and functions of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (N.U.T).
•Analyze whether the N.U.T is a professional body.
•Outline the events that led to the formation of the N.U.T.

Week

12

Module 2: The Making of an Ideal Teacher

4h

Unit 4: The Parents-Teachers Association (P.T.A)

2 study hours

•Understand the link between parents and teachers in educating students.
•Discuss the aims of the Parents-Teachers Association (P.T.A) in schools.
•Outline the functions of the P.T.A at various levels.

Unit 5: The Role of Subject Teachers' Associations

2 study hours

•Outline the different Subject Teachers' Associations in Nigeria.
•Discuss how these associations help in teaching and learning.
•What are the criteria for the membership of the subject teachers associations?

Week

13

Module 2: The Making of an Ideal Teacher

4h

Unit 6: The Old Students Association

2 study hours

•State what Old Students Associations are and their objectives.
•Discuss how these associations help improve standards of education.
•State what you understand to be Old Students Associations.

Unit 7: The Status of Teachers in Nigeria

2 study hours

•Outline the possible causes that make teaching profession of low status.
•Offer possible suggestions that might uplift the status of teachers.
•What other possible reasons can you give in addition to those outline on the falling status of teachers in Nigeria?

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in Nigerian education history from Unit 2.

2

Develop a comparative table outlining characteristics of different teaching leadership styles (Unit 8).

3

Prepare case studies illustrating the roles of teachers as role models (Unit 2).

4

Outline the aims, objectives, and roles of the Nigerian Union of Teachers (Unit 3).

5

Practice essay questions on strategies for professionalizing teaching in Nigeria (Unit 8).

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