Academic Programmes
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET)
The Vision of this programme is to provide graduates from non-education disciplines interested in specializing in education with the prerequisite knowledge and skills to specialize in Education Technology.The programme is aimed at equipping non-educational graduates with relevant knowledge and skills of applying educational resources in teaching.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
The philosophy of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme is rooted in developing well-rounded, professional educators who serve as social engineers of change. It seeks to nurture individuals who will teach, inspire, lead, and innovate within the educational landscape. By cultivating a deep understanding of pedagogy, learners are equipped to become both practitioners and researchers committed to shaping the future of education in Nigeria and beyond.This programme addresses both the theoretical and practical dimensions of teaching and learning. It is designed specifically for graduates from various fields who do not have prior professional training in education but aspire to transition into the teaching profession.
Philosophy of the Programme
The philosophy of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education is to develop professional educators who will be social engineers of change through education as experienced teachers and researchers. At the end of the programme, graduates should have an in-depth knowledge of education and the professional requirements as well as competence to adequately teach at various levels of educational system and function effectively in other relevant organizations. All courses offered in the programme aim at a common emphasis on teaching and learning processes as:
The PGDE programme began with an initial enrollment of 10 students, each specializing in different subject areas.
The name “Institute of Education” subsisted as an academic unit under the Faculty of Education till October 26, 2016, when the new name, Institute of Education and Professional Development, was approved by the Senate of the University in its 103rd meeting.
Special Postgraduate Diploma in Education (SPGDE) programme for Higher Education Teachers
The Philosophy of this programme is anchored on the recent trend in Universities and higher institutions across the world in which efforts are being made to incorporate teacher training into academic staff development in order to ensure quality teaching and learning aimed at meeting the society’s development challenges.
Objectives
Postgraduate Diploma in Education is concerned with both theoretical and practical aspects of teaching and learning. Studies in the area are addressed to the philosophical bases of educational practice, the diverse human settings within which teaching and learning occur, the process and content of teaching, the definition of the teacher’s role and profession as well as the education of teachers. It aims at initiating educators who are not professionally trained into the complex but scientifically guided activities of teaching. At the end of the programme, graduates should have an in-depth knowledge of education and the professional requirements as well as competence to adequately teach at various levels of educational system and function effectively in other relevant organizations. All courses offered in the programme aim at a common emphasis on teaching and learning processes as developing professional expertise of educators.Producing educators who can propel social change through education, both intellectually and in attitudes, skills, values, and world views.Developing educators who can give Nigerian education a national identity while making it relevant in a global context. Producing educators who are committed to reforming educational delivery through effective application and utilization of ICT in both national and global contexts. Producing educators who would teach and provide leadership at different levels of education
Course Structure
First Semester
Course Code
Course Title
Credit Hours
PDE 511
Curriculum and Instruction
3
PDE 512
Sociology of Education
3
PDE 513
Philosophy of Education
2
PDE 514
Educational Psychology
3
PDE 515
Research Methods
2
PDE 516
Test and Measurement
2
PDE 517
Special Area Methods
3
PDE 518
Guidance and Counseling
3
.
TOTAL
22
Grading System
A 4-point grading system shall be used in computing students’ academic performance. This system ensures consistency, fairness, and transparency in the evaluation of students’ coursework. At the end of each semester, a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed to assess academic standing and performance.
Grading System
SCORE
LETTER
GRADE POINT
DESCRIPTION
70-100
A
5.00
EXCELLENT
60-69
B
4.00
GOOD
50-59
C
3.00
PASS
49 below
F
0
FAIL
PDE 511 - Curriculum and Instruction
following contents: Concepts of curriculum and instruction, curriculum planning This course shall expose the students to the process and models of curriculum, methods of teaching, learning resources, curriculum reforms and agents in Nigeria. Description of domains of educational objectives, principles of effective teaching and learning, units of instruction and lesson plans.
PDE 512 - Sociology of Education
A discussion of the meaning, scope, and methods of studying sociology of education as an academic subject. Theories of social interaction and their relevance to educational theory and practice. Meaning and types of socialization, agents of socialization such as family, peer group, mass media, religion, education, and culture. The sociology of the school: the school as an agent of social/cultural stability and change.
513-Philosophy of Education
Meaning of philosophy and philosophy of education, scope methods of studying philosophy and philosophy of education. A study of ideas of selected educational think and such as Plato, Rousseau, Azikiwe, Dewey, Nyerere, Amino Kano, Awolowo, B. O. Ukeje among others. A philosophical examination of teaching. Professionalization and teaching; ethics of
PDE 514-Educational Psychology
Fundamental concepts of learning. Study of major theories of learning and their implication for education. General theories and principles of child development. Phases of child development with special reference to Nigeria. Implication of motivation, retention, readiness and reinforcement for learning.
PDE 515 - Research Methods in Education
The nature and concept of research, types of research. Theories of education and problem formulation. Techniques for literature review. Types of research design and instrumentation. Techniques for data preparation and presentation. Data analysis and interpretation of results. Referencing and ability to write research reports.
PDE 516-Test and Measurement
Concept definition and nature of test, measurement, evaluation, and assessment, psychometric properties of tests, validity, reliability, and usability. Types of tests, Guidelines for the construction of tests of different types. Standardized tests, teacher-made tests, and non-cognitive tests, differences between different types of tests. Test administration, scoring, grading, and interpretation of grades. Statistics in education, for example, concepts, descriptive and inferential statistics. Examination bodies in Nigeria and their roles.
PDE 517- Special Area Method (Teaching Methods)
Students shall be exposed to techniques of teaching different subjects using different methods appropriate to their specialization. Strategies for lesson and unit planning Statement of instructional objectives production, utilization, and evaluation of suitable instructional materials to concretize the learnt material. to their area of
PDE 518 - Guidance and Counselling
Introduction of philosophy and historical development of guidance and counselling in the educational processes. Principles of guidance. Vocational guidance and occupational information. School guidance services and techniques Counselling theories, methods and problems. The school counselor.
PDE 521 - History of Education
A study of western educational practices, indigenous education and formal education in Nigeria under colonial ordinances government. Post-independence educational policies and practices. The 6-3-3-4 educational policies and practices. The 6-3-3-4 educational system. The global Education For All (EFA) initiative and its influence on Nigerian education. The role of international organizations in Nigerian education. The National Policy on Education and educational practice.
PDE 522 - Educational Administration and Management
Concept of management, administration, planning, supervision, and evaluation. Éducational administration and planning in Nigeria. School management, supervision, inspection, budgeting, funding, recruitment practice, and professional development. Politics of education, policy implementation, resource mobilization, and utilization. Links between the various sections of education. Federal Ministry of Education, State Education Boards, and Local Government Education Authorities.
PDE 523 - Educational Technology
systematic The design, process, application and effects of technology on the teaching-learning situation. The systematic production, effective use, and evaluation of inexpensive and local instructional materials for teaching purposes. The concept and application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to teaching, improvisation using local resources and materials.
PED 524- Teaching Practice
Students shall be provided with the opportunity for a period of practical application of teaching-learning strategies, knowledge, and skills in the classroom in various subject areas. Implementation and application of learned materials in a classroom situation for twelve (12) weeks.
PDE 525 - Research Project in Educational Technology
Students are expected to design, develop, and produce an instructional material based on an identified instructional model or undertake research on an identified problem area in educational technology.
PDE 526- Computer and Information Management
Theory and practice of data management with computers. Use of the internet to retrieve information from different websites, including electronic databases.
Duration of PGDE Programme
The Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme shall run for a minimum of two semesters or one academic session or a maximum of four semesters.
Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET)
Theory and practice of data management with computers. Use of the internet to retrieve information from different websites, including electronic databases.
Philosophy of the Programme
mounted on the basis that trained, certificated and qualified personnel is crucial to the success of an education system and media profession. This is because knowledge and skills are required for efficient services in the classroom, broadcasting houses, technical workshops, photography and electronic chops among others when endowed with skills, knowledge and competencies in design, development, production, selection, utilization and evaluation of instructional events, media programmes, electronic operation and maintenance. The world today has been reduced to a global village owing to information communication technology (ICT).
Objectives
The Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET)
Technology (PGDET) is aimed at equipping non-educational graduates with relevant knowledge and skills of applying educational resources in teaching. Specifically, the objectives of the Postgraduate programme are as follows: (I) To introduce non-education graduate students to the broad areas of educational technology.
Admission Requirements
- The programme is open to all members of the academic staff of the University and other Higher Institutions who have no professional teaching qualification, irrespective of the degrees obtained
2. It should be noted that the minimum professional qualification for teaching in Nigeria is the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE). So academic staffs who have not obtained this minimum professional qualification are required and eligible to undertake the Special PGDE Programme, except those who had acquired at least Grade II Teachers Certificate earlier.
3. Applicants are required to obtain and fill the application forms from the Postgraduate school with their credentials. There must be evidence of lecturing in a higher institution.