M.Ed. Comparative Education

Master of Education in Comparative Education

M.Ed. Comparative Education

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
A. Saidu	Senior Lecturer & Ag. Head of Department. B.A. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	History and Policy of Education/ History Education
R. A. Lawal	Professor, B.A.(Ed) (ABU, Zaria); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Language Education/Curriculum Studies (English Education and Applied Linguistics)
S. B. Olajide	Professor, B.A.(Ibadan); PGDE, M. Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Language Education/Curriculum Studies (English Education and Applied Linguistics)
A. F. Oyelade	Professor, B.Ed.(Jos.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (OAU)	Philosophy of Education
Folakemi O. Adeniyi-Egbeola	Reader, B.A. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Language                                    Education/ Curriculum Studies
A. J. Olaniyi	Senior Lecturer, B.Ed, M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Philosophy of Education
Aminat O. Aburime	Lecturer I, B.A. (Ed), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Comparative Education
Oyeyemi J. Jekayinfa	Lecturer I, B. A. (Ilorin); M.Ed (Liverpool); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Comparative Education
*S. A. Onasanya	Professor, B.Ed., M.Ed., P.G.D. (CSC); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
*H. O. Owolabi	Professor, B.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation

* Lecturers from other departments

B. Introduction

The Master of Education (M.Ed) in Comparative Education is appropriate for Educationists seeking advanced knowledge and skills in Comparative Education. This degree is appropriate for teaching in relevant higher educational institutions which produce Comparative Education teachers.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the M.Ed programme in Comparative Education is to educate at an advanced level, teachers in Comparative Education to have higher skills to teach, research and practice at various levels of education.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of M.Ed programme in Comparative Education is to equip the students with relevant knowledge, research competence, professional skills and attitudes to effectively function and practise as high level manpower in the discipline.

The objectives of M. Ed programme in Comparative Education are to:

1. develop professional expertise of students;
2. develop knowledgeable scholars who will provide leadership in professional practice and intellectual competence in education;
3. produce educators who are knowledgeable in and committed to the implementation of National Policy on Education;develop competent researchers in educational theory and practice for the Nigeria education system;
4. empower educators who can propel social change through education both intellectually, in attitudes, skills, values and worldviews.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates for the Master degree in Comparative Education must possess the following:

1. ‗O‘ Level credits or its equivalent in five (5) subjects including English language and Mathematics.
2. a first degree honours in Education with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division.
3. a first degree honours in any other disciplines with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University obtained at Credit Level.
4. qualifying Examination for all excepts candidates with First Class and Second Class Upper Divisions from University of Ilorin.
5. evidence that they meet the matriculation requirements of the University of their choice. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption/exclusion.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-time Master degree in Comparative Education shall run for a minimum of 18 Calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
2. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 24 calendar months and maximum of 36 calendar months.
3. For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of the University Senate shall be required.

G. Detailed Course Description

RME 801 Research Methods in Education 3 Credits

Types of research, methods and data, types of instruments, types of procedures for data collection, methods of data analysis. Application of computer in data analysis, meaning and results of statistical analysis. 45h (T); C

RME 803 Statistical Methods in Educational Research 2 Credits

Review of basic statistical concepts: descriptive, parametric, inferential and non- parametric statistics, t-statistic, ANOVA, ANCOVA, regression analysis, chi-square and statistical techniques for post-hoc analysis, application of computer in statistical analysis, meaning and results of statistical analysis. 30h (T); C

RME 805 Educational Measurement and Test Construction 3 Credits

Measurement: scale and scaling models theory of measurement error, test construction procedures, item writing, analysis and assembly in achievement, aptitude and non-cognitive tests, reliability and validity of tests, practical work in test construction. 45h (T); E

CPE 801 Introduction to Comparative Education 2 Credits

Definition, purpose and scope of comparative education. Overview of selected systems of education: western and non-western. Politics and education. 30h (T); C

CPE 802 Trans-Cultural Education 2 Credits

Comparative cultural view of education, review of various areas of possible transcultural diversity. Moves from theory to practice in cross ethnic/cross-tribal situations. 30h (T); C

CPE 803 Education in Anglophone and Francophone West  Africa 3 Credits

Comparative study of the nature and characteristics of indigenous, islamic and western forms of education in anglophone and francophone countries of West Africa. Review of possible areas of diversity such as aims and objectives, curriculum organization, community involvement and state control. 45h (T); C

CPE 804 Cross-Cultural View-Primary Education 3 Credits

Nature, aims and organization of pre-primary education in different societies: western and non-western. Overview of possible cultural variations in the roles and responsibilities of agencies and institutions: home, school diversity, development and organization of pre-primary and primary education. Comparative education students: ALT to 685/686. 45h (T); E

CPE 805 Cross-Cultural View of Secondary Education 3 Credits

Comparative study of the nature and development of secondary education in different parts of the world: western and non-western. Review of possible areas of cultural diversity: aim and objectives, curriculum community participation and state control. Comparative education students: ALT to 684/686. 45h (T); E

CPE 806 Cross-cultural View of Higher Education 3 Credits

Comparative study of the present trend and emphasis in higher education in eastern, western and developing countries. Overview of possible cultural and/or ideological differences in the aim and objectives of higher education, the concept of academic freedom and the functions of a university. Comparative education students: ALT to 684/685. 45h (T); E

CPE 839 Dissertation 6 Credits

Selection and completion of a project in an appropriate area of specialization in teaching subject education under the guidance of a supervisor and presentation of the project report. 270h (P); C

CPE 807 Graduate Seminar 2 Credits

Study and discussion of selected topics; preparation and presentation of individual/group reports in the approaches area of specialization in teaching subject education. 30h (T); C

HPE 801 Foundations of Nigerian Education 2 Credits

Survey of the traditional, historical, political and social foundations of Nigerian education, critical assessment of the contributions of the various educational traditions and agencies to educational development in colonial, and independent Nigeria. 30h (T); C

• Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of Master degree in Education, a candidate must pass a minimum of 30 credits including all electives and core courses.

I. Summary                                                                                      Credits

Core courses and Electives                                                                 28

Research project of 6 credit units in the area of specialization           6

Total                                                                                                    34

Core: RME 801 (3), RME 803 (2), CPE 801 (2), CPE 802 (2), CPE 807 (2), CPE 839 (6), HPE

801 (2)                                                                                         = 19 Credits

Elective   RME  805  (3),  CPE  803  (3),  CPE  804  (3),  CPE  805  (3),  CPE  806  (3),

=15 Credits

= 34 Credits