Professionalism in Teaching

1. Explain the concepts of teaching and professionalism.
2. Analyze the history and development of teaching in Nigeria.
3. Evaluate teacher education programs and their ideal qualities.
4. Describe the roles and responsibilities of teachers.
5. Assess the status of teachers in Nigeria and strategies for improvement.

13 weeks, about 36 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

   • Unit 1: Concept of Teaching and Professionalism · 2 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 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Concepts and Issues in Teaching

   • Unit 3: Teaching as a Profession · 2 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 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..

3. Week 3Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

   • Unit 1: Educating the Educators · 2 hours

     State the purpose of educating educators.. Explain the need for teacher education in Nigeria.. Discuss the aims of educating the educators..

4. Week 4Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

   • Unit 2: Professional Studies Programme for Teachers · 2 hours

     Define teaching as a profession.. Outline the characteristics of teaching as a profession.. Explain the teacher training process, including prescribed courses..

5. Week 5Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

   • Unit 3: The Teacher and the Child · 2 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..

6. Week 6Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

   • Unit 4: Why Teachers should Care · 2 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..

7. Week 7Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

   • Unit 5: The Qualities of an Ideal Teacher · 2 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..

8. Week 8Module 2: Teacher Education Programmes

   • Unit 6: Teachers as Role Models · 2 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..

9. Week 9Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

   • Unit 1: The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) · 2 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..

10. Week 10Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

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

11. Week 11Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

    • Unit 3: The Role of Subject Teachers Association · 2 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 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..

12. Week 12Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

    • Unit 5: The Status of Teachers in Nigeria · 2 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 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..

13. Week 13Module 3: Agencies involved in Teaching and Learning in Schools

    • Final Revision · 4 hours

      Review all course materials.. Prepare for assignments.. Practice answering possible exam questions..