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Political Science Methods

This course introduces students to the fundamental methods of Political Science, focusing on both teacher-centered and student-centered approaches. It explores the nature and purpose of Political Science, covering its origin, development, branches, and major concepts. Students will learn how to design course plans, unit plans, and lesson plans, incorporating learning materials and human resources. The course also emphasizes the evaluation of students' learning through various assessment tools, including objective and essay tests, and supplementary methods.

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52h
Study Time
13
Weeks
4h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Political ScienceTeaching MethodsCurriculum DesignEvaluation ToolsPolitical Concepts

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
Basic Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Nature of Political Science

2

Teaching Methods

3

Curriculum Planning

4

Learning Resources

5

Evaluation Tools

6

Test Construction

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

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Teacher

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Curriculum Developer

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Education Consultant

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Policy Analyst

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Academic Researcher

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationGovernmentResearchConsulting

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module One: Nature and Purpose of Political Science

4h

Unit 1: Definitions of Government and Political Science

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Definitions of Government and Political Science
  • •Define government, politics, and political science.
  • •Discuss the arguments for and against the scientific status of political science.

Unit 2: Origin and Development of Government and Political Science

2 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Origin and Development of Government and Political Science
  • •Describe the origin of political ideas in ancient Greece.
  • •Identify the roles of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
  • •Trace the four main stages of the development of Political Science.
Week
2

Module One: Nature and Purpose of Political Science

3h

Unit 3: Branches and Major Concepts of Political Science

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Branches and Major Concepts of Political Science
  • •Describe major branches of Political Science.
  • •Explain key concepts such as social control, state, nation, government, power, and legitimacy.
Week
3

Module One: Nature and Purpose of Political Science

3h

Unit 4: Putting the Subject Matter in Government or Political Science in the Curriculum

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Putting the Subject Matter in Government or Political Science in the Curriculum
  • •List the elements of a subject curriculum.
  • •Identify branches of Government in the NECO curriculum and Political Science in the NCCE curriculum.
Week
4

Module One: Nature and Purpose of Political Science

3h

Unit 5: Importance of Political Science

3 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Importance of Political Science
  • •Mention the goals of the four major approaches in Political Science.
  • •Discuss the reasons for studying Political Science.
  • •Understand the role of a citizen as a rational decision-maker and social actor.
Week
5

Module Two: Methods for Teaching Political Science

4h

Unit 1: Planning to Teach Political Science

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Planning to Teach Political Science
  • •Describe the basic steps for preparing a course plan.
  • •Discuss how a unit is built up.
  • •Describe how to write a lesson plan.
  • •Consider the five conditions for learning: readiness, motivation, organization, practice, and transfer.
Week
6

Module Two: Methods for Teaching Political Science

4h

Unit 2: Teacher- Centered Methods of Teaching Political Science

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Teacher- Centered Methods of Teaching Political Science
  • •Describe the advantages of teacher-centered methods such as lecture, storytelling, repetition, review, note-giving, and controlled question-answer.
  • •Practice using these methods effectively.
Week
7

Module Two: Methods for Teaching Political Science

4h

Unit 3: Learner- Centered Methods of Teaching Political Science

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Learner-Centered Methods of Teaching Political Science
  • •Describe the characteristics of learner-centered methods such as inquiry, discovery, problem-solving, springboard, case study, role-playing, small group discussion, homework, supervised study, and fieldwork.
  • •Use these methods judiciously.
Week
8

Module 3: Materials and Resources of Teaching Political Science

4h

Unit 1: Learning Materials for Teaching Political Science

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Learning Materials for Teaching Political Science
  • •Classify learning materials into print and non-print categories.
  • •Select learning materials using proper criteria.
  • •Use print materials like textbooks, magazines, and newspapers profitably.
  • •Use non-print materials like pictures profitably.
Week
9

Module 3: Materials and Resources of Teaching Political Science

4h

Unit 2: Learning Human Resources for Teaching Political Science

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Learning Human Resources for Teaching Political Science
  • •Recognize teachers, learners, guest speakers, and interviewed political actors as learning resources.
  • •Make use of these resources effectively.
Week
10

Module Four: Evaluating Students' Learning

4h

Unit 1: Classifying the Tools of Measuring and Evaluating Students' Performance

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 1: Classifying the Tools of Measuring and Evaluating Students' Performance
  • •Define and explain the term evaluation.
  • •Classify teacher-made tests according to item format.
  • •Group tests based on stimulus material.
  • •Categorize tests based on the purpose and use of tests.
Week
11

Module Four: Evaluating Students' Learning

4h

Unit 2: Constructing Objective Test Items in Political Science

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 2: Constructing Objective Test Items in Political Science
  • •Design a test plan to ensure fair distribution of test items.
  • •List the steps involved in writing objective test items.
  • •Write examples of alternative response, multiple choice, matching, completion, and arrangement test items.
Week
12

Module Four: Evaluating Students' Learning

4h

Unit 3: Developing Essay Tests in Political Science

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 3: Developing Essay Tests in Political Science
  • •Identify guidelines for the development of essay test items.
  • •Construct different types of essay test items.
  • •Score essay test items properly.
Week
13

Module Four: Evaluating Students' Learning

8h

Unit 4: Test Analysis in Political Science Tests

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 4: Test Analysis in Political Science Tests
  • •Measure the difficulty level and discriminatory power of test items.
  • •Estimate the validity and reliability of the test.
  • •Provide feedback of test results to the students.

Unit 5: Tools of Evaluation Supplementary to Tests

4 study hours
  • •Read Unit 5: Tools of Evaluation Supplementary to Tests
  • •Describe the characteristics of observation, checklist, rating scale, records of behavior, interview, and questionnaire as evaluation tools.
  • •Construct these evaluation tools.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Practice constructing different types of test items (objective and essay) based on unit objectives.

3

Review case studies and examples provided in the course materials to understand practical applications.

4

Form study groups to discuss challenging topics and share insights.

5

Allocate specific time slots for revision and practice tests in the weeks leading up to the exam.

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