Philosophy Of Primary Education
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 152 pages
- 14 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PED110, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 CONTRIBUTION OF PLATO TO PRIMARY EDUCATIONPage 107
- UNIT 2: CUNTRIBUTION OF JEAN JAEQUES ROUSSAEU AND JOHN AMOS COMMENIUS TO PRIMARY EDUCATIONPage 116
- UNIT 3: CONTRIBUTION OF LEADING PHILOSOPHER TO PRIMARY EDUCATION – JOHN PESTALOZZI (1747-1827) MARIA MONTESSORI (1817-1952)Page 125
- UNIT 5 RELEVANCE OF PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION TO THE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERPage 143
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PED110 · UNIT 1 THE CONCEPT OF EDUCATION, AIMS, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Like philosophy, there are as many definitions as there are educators? Education is an umbrella word under which a large number of processes take place there is no agreement as whether or not some activities may be considered to be educational. Individual differences about education are more or less determined by their philosophical orientations.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the fundamental concepts and principles of philosophy of education.
- Analyze the aims, goals, and objectives of primary education in Nigeria.
- Evaluate the contributions of leading educational philosophers to primary education.
- Describe the characteristics and needs of primary school children.
- Apply philosophical principles to improve teaching practices and curriculum development.
- Assess the impact of national policies and programs on primary education in Nigeria.
What it prepares you for
- Primary School Teacher
- Education Administrator
- Curriculum Developer
- Education Consultant
- Policy Analyst
- Education Sector
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Educational Research Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Leading Philosophers of Education
Unit 4: Contribution of John Dewey to Primary Education
Advanced calculus integration techniques require strong mathematical foundation
- Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 4: The Philosophical Foundations of Primary Education
Understanding the historical context and evolution of educational policies requires critical analysis of socio-political factors.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 1: The Concept of Education, Aims, Goals and Objectives · 3 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 2Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 2: Meaning, Scope and Function of Philosophy · 3 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 3Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 3: Philosophy and Education · 3 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 4Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 4: The Philosophical Foundations of Primary Education · 3 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 5Module 1: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 5: The Role Expected of the Primary School Teacher · 3 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 6Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 1: Characteristics of Primary School Children · 3 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 7Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 2: The Meaning and Purpose of Primary Education · 3 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 8Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 3: The Origin of Primary Education in Nigeria · 3 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 9Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 4: The Basic Outlines of the National Policy on Primary Education · 3 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 10Module 2: Philosophy of Primary Education
Unit 5: The Concept of the Universal Basic Education · 3 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 11Module 3: Leading Philosophers of Education
Unit 1: Contribution of Plato to Primary Education · 3 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 12Module 3: Leading Philosophers of Education
Unit 2: Contribution of Jean, Jacques Rousseau and John Amos Commenius to Primary Education · 3 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 hours
Explain Pestalozzi's philosophy of education and its educational implications.. Describe Maria Montessori's philosophy of education and its educational implications..
- Week 13Module 3: Leading Philosophers of Education
Unit 4: Contribution of John Dewey to Primary Education · 3 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 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking aims of education (Unit 1) to philosophical foundations (Unit 4).
- Compare and contrast the educational philosophies of Plato, Rousseau, and Dewey (Module 3).
- Focus on the specific objectives and curricular activities outlined in the National Policy on Education (Module 2, Unit 4).
- Practice applying philosophical principles to real-world scenarios in primary education.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and focus on areas where you had difficulty.
- Develop a timeline of key events in the history of primary education in Nigeria (Module 2, Unit 3).
- Prepare summaries of each unit, highlighting key concepts and their relevance to primary school teaching.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PED110 about?
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.
How many units does PED110 have?
PED110, Philosophy Of Primary Education, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 152 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PED110?
PED110 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is PED110 hard?
PED110 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PED110 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is PED110 assessed?
PED110 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PED110?
Primary School Teacher, Education Administrator, Curriculum Developer, Education Consultant and Policy Analyst.