RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION

1. Define and differentiate between morality, ethics, and values.
2. Analyze the components of Nigerian laws and their ethical implications.
3. Apply effective teaching methods for moral and religious education.
4. Evaluate the role of various stakeholders in character formation.
5. Identify and address challenges in teaching moral education.
6. Integrate psychological principles into moral education practices.

13 weeks, about 60 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Concept of Moral Education

   • Unit 1: The Concept of Moral Education · 3 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 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..

2. Week 2Module 1: Concept of Moral Education

   • Unit 3: Components of the Nigerian Laws · 4 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..

3. Week 3Module 1: Concept of Moral Education

   • Unit 4: Means of Communicating Moral Education in the School · 4 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..

4. Week 4Module 1: Concept of Moral Education

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

5. Week 5Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

   • Unit 1: A Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level · 5 hours

     Critically analyze the Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level.. Critique the Secondary school Islamic Religious Studies Syllabus..

6. Week 6Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

   • Unit 2: Model Lesson Notes · 4 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..

7. Week 7Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

   • Unit 3: The Concept of Conscience · 4 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..

8. Week 8Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

   • Unit 4: School Worship · 4 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..

9. Week 9Module 2: Critique of Christian Religious Studies Education Syllabus at the Secondary School Level

   • Unit 5: Methods of Teaching Moral Education · 4 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..

10. Week 10Module 3: Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education

    • Unit 1 Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education · 4 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..

11. Week 11Module 3: Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education

    • Unit 2: Factors That Can Aid Successful Teaching and Learning of Moral Education · 4 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..

12. Week 12Module 3: Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education

    • Unit 3: Examinations in Moral Education · 4 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 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..

13. Week 13Module 3: Resources for the Teaching of Moral Education

    • Unit 5: Factors That Can Enhance Moral Education in the School Children · 4 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..