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Professionalism in Teaching

This course explores professionalism in teaching. It covers the concepts of teaching and professionalism, the history of teaching in Nigeria, and the qualities of an ideal teacher. It also examines teacher education programs, the role of agencies involved in teaching and learning, and strategies for professionalizing teaching in Nigeria. The course aims to equip educators with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their profession.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
TeachingProfessionalismTeacher EducationNUTPTA

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Teaching and Professionalism

2

History of Teaching in Nigeria

3

Teacher Education Programmes

4

The Teacher and the Child

5

Agencies Involved in Teaching

6

Status of Teachers in Nigeria

Total Topics6 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

Written Assessment

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

School Counselor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationGovernmentNon-profit organizationsEducational consulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

4h

Unit 1: Concept of Teaching and Professionalism

2 study hours
  • •Define teaching and professionalism.
  • •Discuss the characteristics of a profession.
  • •Relate teaching to the characteristics of a profession.

Unit 2: History of Teaching in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Trace the history of teaching in Nigeria from the missionary era.
  • •Discuss the development of teacher training colleges.
  • •Analyze the impact of UPE on the teaching profession.
Week
2

Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

4h

Unit 3: Teaching as a Profession

2 study hours
  • •Debate whether teaching in Nigeria is a profession.
  • •Examine the broad characteristics of a profession.
  • •Discuss the role of knowledge, skills, and code of conduct in teaching.

Unit 4: Professional Growth of Teachers

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between pre-service and in-service teacher training programs.
  • •List pre-service teacher training programs in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the relevance of training programs to teaching requirements.
Week
3

Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

2h

Unit 1: Educating the Educators

2 study hours
  • •State the purpose of educating educators.
  • •Explain the need for teacher education in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the aims of educating the educators.
Week
4

Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

2h

Unit 2: 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, including prescribed courses.
Week
5

Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

2h

Unit 3: The Teacher and the Child

2 study hours
  • •Outline circumstances in which the teacher relates with pupils.
  • •Discuss the importance of a friendly atmosphere in the classroom.
  • •Explain the role of discipline and rules in the classroom.
Week
6

Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

2h

Unit 4: Why Teachers should Care

2 study hours
  • •Explain why teachers are important and should care.
  • •State different roles and actions of teachers in the school environment.
  • •Discuss the caring attitudes of a teacher and their impact.
Week
7

Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

2h

Unit 5: The Qualities of an Ideal Teacher

2 study hours
  • •Explain the qualities of an ideal teacher.
  • •Identify an ideal teacher by the qualities outlined.
  • •Discuss the concrete and practical qualities of an ideal teacher.
Week
8

Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

2h

Unit 6: Teachers as Role Models

2 study hours
  • •Enumerate the qualities expected of a teacher as a role model.
  • •Outline the specific qualities that disqualify teachers as role models.
  • •Discuss the importance of teachers serving as models for learners.
Week
9

Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

2h

Unit 1: The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT)

2 study hours
  • •Discuss the history and functions of the Nigerian Union of Teachers.
  • •Analyze the functions of the NUT in regards to its role as a professional body.
  • •Outline the aims and objectives of the NUT.
Week
10

Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

2h

Unit 2: The Parents Teachers Association (P.T.A)

2 study hours
  • •Describe the link between parents and teachers in the education of students.
  • •Explain the aims and objectives of the Parents-Teachers Association.
  • •Discuss the formation and registration of PTAs at various levels.
Week
11

Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

4h

Unit 3: The Role of Subject Teachers Association

2 study hours
  • •Outline the different Subject Teachers Associations in Nigeria.
  • •Outline the conditions of membership of Subject Teachers Associations.
  • •Identify how Subject Teachers Associations help in teaching and learning.

Unit 4: The Old Students Association

2 study hours
  • •List and describe some of the objectives of Old Students Associations.
  • •Enumerate the nature of assistance rendered by Old Students Associations.
  • •Discuss the role of Old Students Associations in improving education.
Week
12

Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

4h

Unit 5: The Status of Teachers in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Outline the possible causes that make the teaching profession of low status.
  • •Discuss possible factors that might uplift the status of teachers.
  • •Analyze the historical overview of the status of teachers in Nigeria.

Unit 6: Strategies for Professionalising Teaching in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Explain the issues that make up a profession.
  • •Discuss the strategies that would professionalize teaching in Nigeria.
  • •Analyze the roles of the NUT, teacher training institutions, and the government.
Week
13

Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours
  • •Review all course materials.
  • •Prepare for assignments.
  • •Practice answering possible exam questions.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review the concepts of teaching and professionalism from Module 1, Units 1-4.

2

Create a timeline of key events in the history of teaching in Nigeria (Module 1, Unit 2).

3

Compare and contrast pre-service and in-service teacher training programs (Module 1, Unit 4).

4

Analyze the roles of different agencies involved in teaching (Module 3, Units 1-4).

5

Evaluate the strategies for professionalizing teaching in Nigeria (Module 3, Unit 6).

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