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EDU730Education2 Unitsintermediate

RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION

This course explores the multifaceted dimensions of religious and moral education. It examines the concepts of morality, ethics, and values within diverse religious contexts, including Christianity, Islam, and African Traditional Religion. The course delves into the components of Nigerian laws, the role of conscience, and the significance of school worship. It further investigates effective teaching methods, resources, and strategies for promoting moral development in school children, addressing challenges and fostering a holistic approach to education.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Moral EducationReligious EducationEthicsValuesNigerian Laws

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
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Moral Education Concepts

2

Religious Education

3

Nigerian Laws and Ethics

4

Teaching Methods in Moral Education

5

Resources for Moral Education

6

Factors Enhancing Moral Development

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 Assignments

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

Moral Instructor

Apply your skills in this growing field

Religious Teacher

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Guidance Counselor

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Social Worker

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Community Leader

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationReligious OrganizationsSocial ServicesCommunity DevelopmentGovernment Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Concept of Moral Education

6h

Unit 1: The Concept of Moral Education

3 study hours
  • •Define moral education and discuss its importance.
  • •Explain the relationship between religion and morality.
  • •Identify different types of moral rules (social, legal, moral).

Unit 2: The Concept of Morality

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the types of morality: African, social, closed, and open.
  • •Explain the concepts of value and respect in relation to morality.
  • •Analyze the factors affecting moral values in present-day Nigeria.
Week
2

Module 1: Concept of Moral Education

4h

Unit 3: Components of the Nigerian Laws

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the components of Nigerian law: customary, Islamic, English common law.
  • •Explain the vices abhorred by Nigerian society: nepotism, tribalism, bribery.
  • •Describe the personality traits of a teacher that affect pupils' morality.
Week
3

Module 1: Concept of Moral Education

4h

Unit 4: Means of Communicating Moral Education in the School

4 study hours
  • •Identify means of communicating moral education in schools: worship, school life, instruction.
  • •Discuss principles guiding the teaching of morality and religion.
  • •List the teacher's roles in the academic development of a child.
Week
4

Module 1: Concept of Moral Education

5h

Unit 5: The Senior Secondary School Syllabus as Prepared by West African Examinations Councils

5 study hours
  • •Describe themes from the Old Testament related to moral education.
  • •Explain themes from Synoptic Gospels, John, and Acts of the Apostles.
  • •Discuss themes from selected Epistles relevant to moral conduct.
Week
5

Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

5h

Unit 1: A Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

5 study hours
  • •Critically analyze the Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level.
  • •Critique the Secondary school Islamic Religious Studies Syllabus.
Week
6

Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

4h

Unit 2: Model Lesson Notes

4 study hours
  • •Develop a lesson note on Bible Knowledge.
  • •Describe a lesson note on Islamic Religious Studies.
  • •Explain the features of a lesson note on African Traditional Religion.
Week
7

Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

4h

Unit 3: The Concept of Conscience

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of conscience and its role in moral decision-making.
  • •Describe the roles of teachers, schools, homes, religious bodies, and society in character reformation.
  • •Analyze the factors influencing moral development in students.
Week
8

Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

4h

Unit 4: School Worship

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the objectives of school worship and its impact on students' spiritual and moral development.
  • •Describe the preparation process for school worship and its key elements.
  • •Explain the qualities of an effective moral education teacher.
Week
9

Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

4h

Unit 5: Methods of Teaching Moral Education

4 study hours
  • •Explain various methods of teaching moral education: project, film, dramatization.
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method.
  • •Apply different teaching methods to specific moral education topics.
Week
10

Module 3: Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education

4h

Unit 1 Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education

4 study hours
  • •Describe the types of resources for teaching religions: human, material, educational resource center.
  • •Discuss the factors to consider before choosing teaching aids.
  • •Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each resource type.
Week
11

Module 3: Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education

4h

Unit 2: Factors That Can Aid Successful Teaching and Learning of Moral Education

4 study hours
  • •Discuss factors that aid successful teaching and learning of moral education: interest, attention, memory.
  • •Explain the role of intelligence, readiness, and motivation in learning.
  • •Analyze the impact of the enabling environment on moral education.
Week
12

Module 3: Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education

8h

Unit 3: Examinations in Moral Education

4 study hours
  • •Explain different types of questions used in moral education examinations: essay, objective, completion.
  • •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each question type.
  • •Describe alternative assessment methods: assignments, projects, observation.

Unit 4: Problems of Teaching Moral Education in the Nigerian Schools

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the problems of teaching moral education in Nigerian schools.
  • •Provide solutions to the identified problems.
  • •Make a case for the importance of teaching moral education.
Week
13

Module 3: Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education

4h

Unit 5: Factors That Can Enhance Moral Education in the School Children

4 study hours
  • •Discuss factors that can enhance moral education in school children.
  • •Explain the relevance of psychology to moral education.
  • •Analyze the impact of educational problems on moral development.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 1-3 to understand the foundations of moral education and Nigerian laws.

2

Practice writing lesson notes for different religious and ethical topics (Units in Module 2).

3

Review case studies from Units 3-5 to apply ethical principles to real-world scenarios.

4

Focus on understanding the roles of different stakeholders (teachers, parents, society) in moral development.

5

Prepare concise summaries of each unit, highlighting key concepts and challenges.

6

Practice essay questions from past papers, focusing on clear and structured arguments.

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