"Organization And Administration Of Primary Education"
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 225 pages
- 15 units
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the organization and administration of primary education in Nigeria. It explores the historical development of primary education, key administrative concepts, educational planning, and financing mechanisms. The course also examines the structure and functions of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and improve primary education systems in Nigeria.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 39 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PED412, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PED412 · UNIT 1: MEANING OF SCHOOL
5.0 SUMMARY In this unit, you learnt the definition of school. School as a bureaucratic institution was also discussed. You also learnt the types of bureaucracy, the features of a school as a bureaucratic institution as well as the bureaucratic structure in the school system.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the historical development of primary education in Nigeria
- Explain key concepts in educational administration
- Apply theories of educational planning to real-world scenarios
- Analyze the sources and allocation of funds in the education sector
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the UBE programme
- Develop a school budget
What it prepares you for
- Education Officer
- School Administrator
- Educational Planner
- Policy Analyst
- Education Consultant
- Government Education Agencies
- Private Schools
- Non-profit Education Organizations
- International Development Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Educational Planning in Nigeria
Unit 2: Theories in Educational Planning
Theories in educational planning require understanding of abstract concepts and their practical applications in diverse contexts.
- Module 3: Educational Planning in Nigeria
Unit 3: Approaches to Educational Planning
Approaches to educational planning require critical evaluation of different strategies and their suitability for specific scenarios.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Organization and Administration of Primary School
Unit 1: Meaning of School · 3 hours
Define school. Understand school as a bureaucratic institution. Identify types of bureaucracy. Analyze features of bureaucratic schools.
- Week 2Module 1: Organization and Administration of Primary School
Unit 2: Nigerian Primary Education in Historical Perspective · 3 hours
Examine historical development of primary education in Nigeria. Compare regional education systems before 1960. Identify key commissions and their recommendations.
- Week 3Module 1: Organization and Administration of Primary School
Unit 3: The National Policy on Education and Primary Education in Nigeria · 3 hours
Analyze the National Policy on Education. Discuss goals of primary education. Understand UN declarations on free education. Identify problems in primary education implementation.
- Week 4Module 2: The Administration of Primary Education in Nigeria
Unit 1: The Concept of Administration · 3 hours
Define school administration. Compare theories of administration. Analyze administrative processes in primary schools. Discuss administration of primary education in Nigeria.
- Week 5Module 2: The Administration of Primary Education in Nigeria
Unit 2: Personnel Administration in Education · 3 hours
Define personnel administration. Explain relevance in education. Discuss recruitment and selection. Understand induction and appraisal.
- Week 6Module 2: The Administration of Primary Education in Nigeria
Unit 3: Decision-Making in Education · 3 hours
Define decision-making. Analyze decision-making theories. Understand decision-making processes. Identify factors influencing decisions.
- Week 7Module 3: Educational Planning in Nigeria
Unit 1: Educational Planning in Perspective · 3 hours
Define educational planning. Relate educational and economic planning. Identify purposes of educational planning. Analyze factors influencing planning.
- Week 8Module 3: Educational Planning in Nigeria
Unit 2: Theories in Educational Planning · 3 hours
Define theory. Compare theories in educational planning. Identify types of planning. Analyze educational planning processes.
- Week 9Module 3: Educational Planning in Nigeria
Unit 3: Approaches to Educational Planning · 3 hours
Discuss approaches to educational planning. Understand parameters in planning. Analyze data collection for planning. Identify problems facing educational planning.
- Week 10Module 4: Financing Education in Nigeria
Unit 1: Overview of Financing Education in Nigeria · 3 hours
Define education finance. Analyze historical funding of primary education. Understand basic concepts in educational cost.
- Week 11Module 4: Financing Education in Nigeria
Unit 2: School Budget · 3 hours
Define school budget. Explain relevance of educational budget. Understand framework of educational budget. Analyze budgetary process.
- Week 12Module 4: Financing Education in Nigeria
Unit 3: Sources of Finance in Education in Nigeria · 3 hours
Identify who funds education. Analyze sources of finance in schools. Discuss roles of federal and local governments.
- Week 13Module 5: Organization and Administration of Universal Basic Education
Unit 1: What is Basic Education? · 3 hours
Define basic education. Analyze UBE programme and its antecedents. Understand objectives and scope of UBE.
Unit 2: The Evolution of UBE Programme · 3 hours
Discuss the evolution of UBE. Analyze the scope of UBE Act of 2004. Understand the features of the reform programme.
Preparing for the exam
- Create timelines of key events in Nigerian primary education history (Units 2-3)
- Compare and contrast different theories of educational planning (Module 3)
- Practice creating sample school budgets using provided templates (Module 4)
- Review the objectives and scope of the UBE program (Module 5)
- Focus on understanding the roles of different government agencies in education (Units 3, 5)
Questions students ask about this course
What is PED412 about?
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the organization and administration of primary education in Nigeria. It explores the historical development of primary education, key administrative concepts, educational planning, and financing mechanisms. The course also examines the structure and functions of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and improve primary education systems in Nigeria.
How many units does PED412 have?
PED412, "Organization And Administration Of Primary Education", has 15 units across 5 modules, over 225 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PED412?
PED412 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is PED412 hard?
PED412 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PED412 take to study?
About 39 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is PED412 assessed?
PED412 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with PED412?
Education Officer, School Administrator, Educational Planner, Policy Analyst and Education Consultant.