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History of Education in Nigeria

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the history of education in Nigeria, from its traditional roots to the present day. It examines the evolution of educational systems, policies, and practices, highlighting the contributions of various stakeholders, including missionaries, colonial governments, and Nigerian nationalists. The course also analyzes the impact of key educational reforms and challenges, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of the historical context shaping contemporary education in Nigeria.

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25h
Study Time
13
Weeks
2h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
History of EducationNigerian EducationTraditional EducationColonial EducationEducational Policy

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

Traditional Education in Nigeria

2

Islamic Education in Nigeria

3

Advent of Western Education

4

Colonial Government and Education

5

Phelps-Stokes Commission

6

Regionalization of Education

7

National Curriculum Conference

8

National Policy on Education

9

Secondary Education Development

10

Higher Education Development

Total Topics10 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

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Education Administrator

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Policy Analyst

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Curriculum Developer

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Teacher

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Education Consultant

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Education SectorGovernment AgenciesNon-profit OrganizationsResearch InstitutionsInternational Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction History of Education in Nigeria

2h

Unit 1: Introduction History of Education in Nigeria

2 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to history of education in Nigeria.
  • •Understand the concepts of history and education.
  • •Differentiate between formal, informal, and non-formal education.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction History of Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Nigeria Traditional Education

3 study hours
  • •Study the philosophy of traditional education in Nigeria.
  • •Identify the aims and characteristics of traditional education.
  • •Examine the stages of education in traditional Nigerian society.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction History of Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: Higher Education in Traditional Society

3 study hours
  • •Distinguish between general education and higher education in Nigeria traditional society.
  • •Discuss the different areas of higher education in traditional society.
  • •Examine the methods used by traditional medicine practitioners.
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction History of Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 4: Islamic Education in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Study the philosophy of Islamic education.
  • •List the basic contents of Islamic education.
  • •Discuss the origin of Islam in Nigeria.
  • •Comment on the opportunities of Islamic education in Nigeria today.
Week
5

Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: The Early Missionaries and the Development of Education in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •State reasons why Europeans visited Nigeria in the 1840s.
  • •Examine the activities of the early missionaries in Nigeria.
  • •State the aim, content, and control of the early mission schools.
Week
6

Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Colonial Government involvement in Nigeria Education (1872 – 1882)

3 study hours
  • •State reasons why the British colonial government did not interfere in education before 1882.
  • •Discuss the aim of colonial education in Nigeria.
  • •List provisions of the 1882 education ordinance.
Week
7

Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: 1887 and 1916 Education ordinances

3 study hours
  • •State the circumstances that led to the introduction of the 1887 education ordinance.
  • •List some provisions of the ordinance.
  • •Mention advantages of the ordinance.
Week
8

Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 4: The impact of Phelps-Stokes Commission on Education Development in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •State the meaning and composition of the Phelps-Stokes Commission.
  • •List the objectives of the commission.
  • •Discuss the recommendations of the commission.
Week
9

Module 2: Advent of Western Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 5: Educational situation in Northern Nigeria (Province)

3 study hours
  • •State the factors that affected the early introduction of western education in Northern Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the efforts made by the colonial government in encouraging education in the Northern protectorate.
Week
10

Module 3: Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 1: Secondary Education in Nigeria 1859 – 1929

3 study hours
  • •State factors that caused the late establishment of secondary schools in Nigeria.
  • •Identify some of the early secondary schools and their owners.
  • •Discuss problems of the early secondary schools in Nigeria.
Week
11

Module 3: Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 2: Educational Development in Nigeria Between 1925 to 1939

3 study hours
  • •Mention basic principles of the 1925 memorandum on education.
  • •State contributions of Sir Hugh Clifford to the nation's education.
  • •Examine contributions of Mr. E. R. J. Hussey to the development of education in Nigeria.
Week
12

Module 3: Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria

3h

Unit 3: Higher Education in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •List factors that lead to the establishment of Yaba Higher College.
  • •Mention the contributions of Yaba Higher College.
  • •State some of the problems of Yaba Higher College.
Week
13

Module 3: Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria

6h

Unit 4: Regionalization and Educational Development In Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the basic principles of regionalization on education.
  • •Examine the efforts made by each region to develop education within the period.
  • •Review the National Curriculum Conference and the National Policy on Education

Unit 5: The National Curriculum Conference and the National Policy on Education

3 study hours
  • •Examine the circumstances that led to the 1969 curriculum conference in Nigeria.
  • •Discuss the importance of the National Policy on Education.
  • •List and discuss some of the problems facing the full implementation of the National Policy on Education 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 and policies in Nigerian education history.

2

Compare and contrast the educational philosophies of traditional, Islamic, and Western systems.

3

Focus on the objectives, provisions, and impacts of the 1882, 1887, and 1916 Education Ordinances.

4

Analyze the recommendations of the Phelps-Stokes Commission and their influence on subsequent educational reforms.

5

Review the factors that led to the establishment of Yaba Higher College and the University College Ibadan.

6

Understand the regionalization of education and its effects on educational development in different regions.

7

Examine the National Curriculum Conference and the National Policy on Education, including their objectives, structure, and challenges.

8

Practice essay questions on the roles of key figures such as Henry Carr, Hugh Clifford, and Eric Hussey.

9

Create concept maps linking the different modules and units to understand the interconnectedness of topics.

10

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and identify areas needing further study.

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