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Philosophy Of Primary Education

This course explores the philosophical underpinnings of primary education. It examines the aims, goals, and objectives of education, with a focus on the unique characteristics of primary school children. Key topics include the historical development of primary education in Nigeria, the role of teachers, and the impact of leading educational philosophers. The course also covers the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program and strategies for promoting female education.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Philosophy of EducationPrimary EducationChild DevelopmentNigerian Education PolicyEducational Philosophers

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

Concept of Education

2

Philosophy of Education

3

Aims and Objectives of Education

4

Characteristics of Primary School Children

5

National Policy on Education

6

Universal Basic Education

7

Contributions of Educational Philosophers

8

Role of the Primary School Teacher

Total Topics8 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

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Primary School Teacher

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Education Administrator

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Curriculum Developer

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Education Consultant

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Policy Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Education SectorGovernment AgenciesNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Educational Research Institutions

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 1: The Concept of Education, Aims, Goals and Objectives

3 study hours
  • •Read the unit introduction to understand the scope of the course.
  • •Define education and list its aims.
  • •Explain the National Policy on Education and its philosophical aims.
Week
2

Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 2: Meaning, Scope and Function of Philosophy

3 study hours
  • •Define philosophy and explain its meaning.
  • •Describe the functions of philosophy, including analytical, speculative, and prescriptive functions.
  • •Discuss the implications of philosophy for teaching and curriculum design.
Week
3

Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 3: Philosophy and Education

3 study hours
  • •Explain the relationship between philosophy and education.
  • •Discuss the concepts of philosophy of education, including application, broad-based, and historical approaches.
  • •Describe the philosophical approaches to education.
Week
4

Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 4: The Philosophical Foundations of Primary Education

3 study hours
  • •Enumerate the bases of the philosophical foundation of primary education.
  • •Explain the responsibilities of parents to the child and the needs of the child.
  • •Describe the nature of the child and their readiness for primary education.
Week
5

Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 5: The Role Expected of the Primary School Teacher

3 study hours
  • •Explain the role of the primary school teacher.
  • •Enumerate the qualities expected of a primary school teacher.
  • •Describe the teacher as a model to the children and the relationship between the teacher and the pupil.
Week
6

Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 1: Characteristics of Primary School Children

3 study hours
  • •Explain the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive characteristics of primary school children.
  • •Describe the implications of these characteristics for effective teaching and learning.
Week
7

Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 2: The Meaning and Purpose of Primary Education

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning of primary education.
  • •Describe the purpose of primary education during the missionary era and regional governments.
  • •Explain the purpose of the Universal Primary Education.
Week
8

Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 3: The Origin of Primary Education in Nigeria

3 study hours
  • •Explain the origin of primary school in Nigeria.
  • •Describe the first and second missionary endeavors in establishing primary schools.
  • •Explain the educational practices of the missionaries and government involvement in primary education.
Week
9

Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 4: The Basic Outlines of the National Policy on Primary Education

3 study hours
  • •List the five main national goals of the National Policy on Education.
  • •List the general objectives of primary education in Nigeria.
  • •List the curricular activities prescribed for primary schools in the National Policy on Education.
Week
10

Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education

3h

Unit 5: The Concept of the Universal Basic Education

3 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and scope of Universal Basic Education.
  • •Describe the production of teachers for the Universal Basic Education.
  • •Explain Non-Formal Basic Education and describe female and girl-child education in Nigeria.
Week
11

Module 3: Leading Philosophers of Education

3h

Unit 1: Contribution of Plato to Primary Education

3 study hours
  • •Explain Plato's theses on the education of the child and his social stratification.
  • •Describe Plato's education ladder and his theses on gymnastics and music.
  • •Explain Plato's theses on the education of the philosopher king and his aims of education.
Week
12

Module 3: Leading Philosophers of Education

6h

Unit 2: Contribution of Jean, Jacques Rousseau and John Amos Commenius to Primary Education

3 study hours
  • •Explain Rousseau's philosophy of education and its educational implications.
  • •Explain Commenius's philosophy of education and his guidelines for teachers.
  • •Describe the educational implications of Commenius's philosophy.

Unit 3: Contribution of John Heinrich Petalozzi and Maria Montessori to Primary Education

3 study hours
  • •Explain Pestalozzi's philosophy of education and its educational implications.
  • •Describe Maria Montessori's philosophy of education and its educational implications.
Week
13

Module 3: Leading Philosophers of Education

6h

Unit 4: Contribution of John Dewey to Primary Education

3 study hours
  • •Explain Dewey's concept of education and philosophy of education.
  • •Describe Dewey's aims of education and methodology.
  • •Critically appraise Dewey's ideals.

Unit 5: Relevance of Philosophy of Education to the Primary School Teacher

3 study hours
  • •Explain the importance of philosophy of education to the primary school teacher.
  • •Enumerate the facts about the importance of philosophy of education.
  • •Explain philosophical roles in teacher effectiveness.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking aims of education (Unit 1) to philosophical foundations (Unit 4).

2

Compare and contrast the educational philosophies of Plato, Rousseau, and Dewey (Module 3).

3

Focus on the specific objectives and curricular activities outlined in the National Policy on Education (Module 2, Unit 4).

4

Practice applying philosophical principles to real-world scenarios in primary education.

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas where you had difficulty.

6

Develop a timeline of key events in the history of primary education in Nigeria (Module 2, Unit 3).

7

Prepare summaries of each unit, highlighting key concepts and their relevance to primary school teaching.

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