SED315

The Nigerian Primary/Secondary School Science/Maths Curriculum

Education
300 level
2 credit units
113 pages
12 units

This course introduces Science and Mathematics teachers to the Nigerian primary and secondary school curricula. It covers the objectives, organization, treatment, and implementation of science and mathematics curricula at both primary and secondary school levels. The course explores various teaching methods, curriculum development, and evaluation techniques relevant to the Nigerian educational system. It also emphasizes the importance of aligning curriculum content with national goals and societal needs.

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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 26 hours
Maths: Basic
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of SED315, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1

Module 2 · Organisation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula

Module 3

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SED315 · Unit 2 The Objectives Of Primary School Science/Mathematics Curricula

Comprehension is the power of understanding. Those learning objectives that tend towards comprehension are: to give in one’s word, to illustrate, to read, to change, prepare as well as to interpret a set of information. For example, after engaging the learners through a learning experience, they should be able to illustrate refraction in a glass block.

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What you should be able to do

Outline the objectives of primary/secondary school science/mathematics curricula
Describe how science/mathematics curriculum is organised
Suggest treatment method for primary/secondary school science/mathematics curricula
Give a plan for the treatment of selected topics and activities
Provide evaluation formalities for primary/secondary school science/mathematics curricula

What it prepares you for

Careers

Primary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
Curriculum Developer
Education Consultant
Science Educator

Where it is applied

Education
Curriculum Development
Educational Research
Science Education
Mathematics Education

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 3: Treatment and Implementation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
Unit 2: Suggested Methods of Treating Secondary School Science/Mathematics Curricula
The unit requires understanding of various teaching methodologies and their practical application in diverse classroom settings, demanding critical analysis and adaptability.
Module 3: Treatment and Implementation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
Unit 4: Treatment of Selected Topics And Activities In Secondary School Science/Mathematics Curricula
This unit involves creating effective lesson plans, which requires integrating theoretical knowledge with practical teaching strategies and aligning them with curriculum objectives.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: The Objectives of Primary and Secondary Schools Science and Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 1: Educational Objectives · 2 hours
  Define objective. Outline the sources of educational objectives. State the attributes of educational objectives. Identify learning objectives in science and mathematics curricula..
Week 2Module 1: The Objectives of Primary and Secondary Schools Science and Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 2: The objectives of primary school Science/Mathematics curricula · 2 hours
  Outline the objectives of primary education. State the objectives of primary school science curriculum. State the specific objectives of primary school mathematics curriculum..
Week 3Module 1: The Objectives of Primary and Secondary Schools Science and Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 3: The objectives of junior secondary school Science/Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Outline the objectives of junior secondary education. State the specific objectives of junior secondary school science curriculum. Outline the objectives of junior secondary school mathematics curriculum.
Week 4Module 1: The Objectives of Primary and Secondary Schools Science and Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 4: The Objectives Of Senior Secondary School Science And Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Outline the objectives of senior secondary education. State the specific objectives of senior secondary school science (biology, chemistry and physics) curriculum.. Give the objectives of secondary school agricultural science curriculum. Mention the main objectives of senior secondary school mathematics curriculum..
Week 5Module 2: Organisation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 1: Organisation of Curriculum · 2 hours
  Define curriculum organisation. Identify units of learning. Classify methods of curriculum organisation..
Week 6Module 2: Organisation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 2: Organisation of Primary School Science/Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Describe how primary curriculum is organized before now. Explain the requirements for organising primary education curriculum. Structure the contents of primary science education into themes.. Identify the conditions for organising primary mathematics education curriculum. Propose the organisational style adopted for primary mathematics education curriculum..
Week 7Module 2: Organisation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 3: Organisation of Junior Secondary School Science/Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Describe the pattern of organising junior secondary curriculum.. Identify the various themes involved in organising junior secondary education curriculum. Structure the contents of junior secondary mathematics education into themes..
Week 8Module 2: Organisation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 4: Organisation of Secondary School Science And Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Identify the various themes involved in organising senior secondary science education curricula. Outline the similarity in the organisation of science curricula. Structure the contents of senior secondary mathematics education into themes..
Week 9Module 3: Treatment and Implementation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 1: Suggested Methods of Treating Primary School Science/Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Define method and treatment. Give the methods for treating primary school science curriculum. State some methods of treating primary school mathematics curriculum..
Week 10Module 3: Treatment and Implementation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 2: Suggested Methods of Treating Secondary School Science/Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Explain the approaches in treating secondary school science/mathematics curriculum. Give the concept of methods for treating secondary school science/mathematics curricula. Identify some methods of treating secondary school science/mathematics curricula..
Week 11Module 3: Treatment and Implementation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 3: Treatment of Selected Topics and Activities in Primary School Science/Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Select topics and contents in primary science/mathematics. Prepare a lesson in primary science/mathematics. State the activities of teacher and students in primary science/mathematics lesson..
Week 12Module 3: Treatment and Implementation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 4: Treatment of Selected Topics And Activities In Secondary School Science/Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Select topics and contents in secondary science/mathematics. Prepare specific lesson in secondary science/mathematics. State the activities of teacher and students in secondary science/mathematics lessons..
Week 13Module 3: Treatment and Implementation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula
- Unit 5: Implementation of Primary/Secondary Schools Science/Mathematics Curricula · 2 hours
  Explain the meaning of curriculum implementation/evaluation. State the elements that influence curriculum implementation. Describe how primary science/mathematics curricula are being implemented. Explain the implementation procedure for secondary science/mathematics curricula..

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Review all unit learning outcomes and ensure you can meet them
Practice applying different teaching methods to sample topics
Create concept maps linking curriculum objectives to assessment methods
Focus on understanding the structure and organization of the Nigerian science and mathematics curricula
Practice past questions and TMAs to familiarize yourself with the exam format

Questions students ask about this course

What is SED315 about?

How many units does SED315 have?

SED315, The Nigerian Primary/Secondary School Science/Maths Curriculum, has 12 units across 3 modules, over 113 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is SED315?

SED315 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Education.

Is SED315 hard?

SED315 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does SED315 take to study?

About 26 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.

How is SED315 assessed?

SED315 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with SED315?

Primary School Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Education Consultant and Science Educator.