History Of Education
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 141 pages
- 15 units
This course provides an overview of the history of education in Nigeria, from traditional practices to the modern, multi-cultural system. It explores the evolution of educational philosophies, policies, and institutions. The course examines the impact of Islamic and Western education, as well as the contributions of key figures and organizations. It also analyzes post-independence measures and the development of secondary and higher education, including the National Policy on Education.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 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 EDU114, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1: THE EARLY MISSIONARIES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN NIGERIAPage 37
- UNIT 2 COLONIAL GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN NIGERIA EDUCATION (1872-1882)Page 46
- UNIT 3 1887 AND 1916 EDUCATION ORDINANCESPage 53
- UNIT 4 THE IMPACT OF PHELPS-STOKES COMMISSION ON EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAPage 60
- UNIT 5: EDUCATIONAL SITUATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA (PROVINCE)Page 68
- UNIT 1: SECONDARY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA 1859 – 1929Page 76
- UNIT 2 EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA BETWEEN 1925 TO 1939Page 88
- UNIT 3: HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIAPage 95
- UNIT 4 REGIONALIZATION AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIAPage 104
- UNIT 5 THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM CONFERENCE AND THE NATIONAL POLICY ON EDUCATIONPage 112
- UNIT 6: EDUCATION REFORMS IN NIGERIA SINCE 1999Page 120
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EDU114 · UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION
There are so many sources of gathering information of the major characters, places or incidents of the past. This study will limit the sources to two major areas, namely primary and secondary sources.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the historical development of education in Nigeria.
- Analyze the impact of traditional, Islamic, and Western education systems.
- Evaluate the role of colonial policies in shaping Nigerian education.
- Assess the significance of the National Policy on Education.
- Examine the challenges and opportunities in contemporary Nigerian education.
What it prepares you for
- Education Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Teacher
- Curriculum Developer
- Educational Researcher
- Government Education Ministries
- Educational Institutions
- Research Organizations
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- International Development Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria
Unit 3: 1887 and 1916 Education Ordinances
Understanding the complexities of the 1887 and 1916 Education Ordinances requires careful analysis of their specific provisions and historical context.
- Module 3: Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria
Unit 4: Regionalization and Educational Development In Nigeria
Analyzing the impact of regionalization on educational development involves understanding the unique challenges and opportunities faced by each region.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Introduction History of Education in Nigeria · 3 hours
Read the introduction to history of education in Nigeria.. Define key concepts: history, education, history of education.. Differentiate between formal, informal, and non-formal education..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Nigeria Traditional Education · 3 hours
Examine the philosophy of traditional education in Nigeria.. Identify the aims and characteristics of traditional education.. Discuss the stages of education in traditional society..
- Week 3Module 1: Introduction
Unit 3: Higher Education in Traditional Society · 3 hours
Distinguish between general and higher education in traditional society.. Discuss secret cults, traditional medicine, and divination.. Analyze the methods used by traditional medicine practitioners..
- Week 4Module 1: Introduction
Unit 4: Islamic Education in Nigeria · 3 hours
State the philosophy of Islamic education.. Discuss the origin of Islam in Nigeria.. Comment on the opportunities of Islamic education in Nigeria today..
- Week 5Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria
Unit 1: The Early Missionaries and the Development of Education in Nigeria · 3 hours
State reasons why Europeans visited Nigeria in the 1840s.. Examine the activities of the early missionaries in Nigeria.. State the aims, content, and control of the early mission schools..
- Week 6Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria
Unit 2: Colonial Government involvement in Nigeria Education (1872-1882) · 3 hours
State reasons why the British colonial government did not interfere in education before 1882.. Discuss the aims of colonial education in Nigeria.. List provisions of the 1882 education ordinance..
- Week 7Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria
Unit 3: 1887 and 1916 Education Ordinances · 3 hours
State the circumstances that led to the 1887 education ordinance.. List the provisions of the ordinance.. Discuss the issues that led to the 1916 ordinance..
- Week 8Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria
Unit 4: The impact of Phelps-Stokes Commission on Education Development in Nigeria · 3 hours
State the meaning and composition of the Phelps-Stokes Commission.. List the objectives of the commission.. Discuss the recommendations of the commission..
- Week 9Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria
Unit 5: Educational situation in Northern Nigeria (Province) · 3 hours
State the factors that affected the early introduction of western education in Northern Nigeria.. Discuss the efforts made to encourage the development of education in the Northern Protectorate..
- Week 10Module 3: Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria
Unit 1: Secondary Education in Nigeria 1859 – 1929 · 3 hours
State the factors that caused the late establishment of secondary schools in Nigeria.. Identify the early secondary schools and their owners.. Discuss the problems of the early secondary schools in Nigeria..
- Week 11Module 3: Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria
Unit 2: Educational Development in Nigeria Between 1925 to 1939 · 3 hours
Mention the basic principles of the 1925 memorandum on education.. State the contributions of Sir Hugh Clifford to the nation's education.. Examine the contributions of Mr. E. R. J. Hussey to the development of education in Nigeria..
- Week 12Module 3: Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria
Unit 3: Higher Education in Nigeria · 3 hours
List the factors that led to the establishment of Yaba Higher College.. Mention the contributions and problems of Yaba Higher College.. State the recommendations of the Asquith and Elliot Commissions..
- Week 13Module 3: Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria
Unit 4: Regionalization and Educational Development In Nigeria · 3 hours
Discuss the basic principles of regionalization on education.. Examine the efforts made by each region to develop education.. Discuss the importance of the National Policy on Education..
Unit 5: The National Curriculum Conference and the National Policy on Education · 3 hours
Examine the circumstances that led to the 1969 curriculum conference.. List and discuss the problems facing the full implementation of the National Policy on Education in Nigeria..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a timeline of key events and policies in Nigerian education history.
- Compare and contrast the aims and methods of traditional, Islamic, and Western education.
- Analyze the impact of colonial education policies on different regions of Nigeria.
- Summarize the main provisions and objectives of the National Policy on Education.
- Practice answering essay questions on the challenges and opportunities in contemporary Nigerian education.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EDU114 about?
This course provides an overview of the history of education in Nigeria, from traditional practices to the modern, multi-cultural system. It explores the evolution of educational philosophies, policies, and institutions. The course examines the impact of Islamic and Western education, as well as the contributions of key figures and organizations. It also analyzes post-independence measures and the development of secondary and higher education, including the National Policy on Education.
How many units does EDU114 have?
EDU114, History Of Education, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 141 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EDU114?
EDU114 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is EDU114 hard?
EDU114 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does EDU114 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is EDU114 assessed?
EDU114 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with EDU114?
Education Administrator, Policy Analyst, Teacher, Curriculum Developer and Educational Researcher.