M.Ed. Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation

Master of Education in Research, Measurement and Evaluation

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
I.O. O. Amali	Professor &  Head of Department B.Ed., M.Ed. (Jos); Ph.D. (Maiduguri)	Sociology of Education
H.O. Owolabi	Professor B.Sc.,M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation
Dorcas S. Daramola	Senior Lecturer B.Ed., M.Ed.,Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation
M. I. Jimoh	Senior Lecturer NCE, B.Sc.(Ed.) (Jos); M.Ed.,P.hD. (Ilorin)	Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation
Jumoke I. Oladele	Lecturer I B.A.(Ed), M.Ed, P.h.D.(Ilorin)	Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation
Bolanle O. Olawuyi	Professor B.Ed.,M.Ed. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Special Education
* A. Saidu	Senior Lecturer B.A.(Ed.)., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin).	Arts Education
* M.O. Ogunjimi	Reader B.Ed.,(Uni.Cal); M.Ed.(Benin);P.hD. (Ilorin)	Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation

* Lecturers from other departments

B. Introduction

Postgraduate programmes in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation are course designed for the award of M.Ed, M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation. Higher degrees in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation are to equip graduates for operation at the highest level of academic and professional practices globally.

C.  Philosophy

The Philosophy guiding M.Ed. and M. Phil degrees is excellence in knowledge and skills with cutting edge competence and innovativeness in solving educational and research problems. Provision is thus made for acquisition of skills in leadership for the improvement of quality of education and subsequent impact on the educational development of Nigeria and the entire world.

D.  Aim and Objectives

The Master of Education in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation is designed to help graduates become more relevant and useful in the education sector by. The objectives of the programme are to:

1. become more grounded in their understanding of the goals of education in Nigeria within the context of the global community become familiar with theoretical and practical issues in educational research, measurement and evaluation
2. apply the knowledge of the field for the purpose of solving existing problems
3. build the capacity for critical thinking, creativity and innovation
4. acquire competences to function at the in highest level of manpower needs in the field.

E.  Admission Requirements

Candidates for the Master‘s Degree in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation of the Department of Social Sciences Education must have the following:

1. ―O‖ Level credits or equivalent in five subjects including English and Mathematics; in WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and its equivalent;
2. A first degree honours in Education with a minimum of second class lower division;
3. A first degree honours in other disciplines with a minimum of second class lower division plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education from a recognized University obtained at credit level; Qualifying examination for all except candidates with second class upper and first class from University of Ilorin; In all cases, candidates may be expected to undergo a selection process involving tests and/or interviews; Evidence that they meet the matriculation requirements of the University of Ilorin; and
4. Evidence of NYSC discharge certificate or exemption/exclusion certificate is required. viii.

F. Duration of Programme

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

RME 801        Research Methods in Education                                                  3 Credits

Types of research, method and data. Types of instruments. Types of procedures for data collection. Methods of data analysis. Application of computer in data analysis. Presentation of results and conclusions. 45h (T);C

RME 802        Experimental Research Design                                                        2 Credits

Introduction to experimental research design (e.g. randomized designs, the Latin square, the factorial design and the split plot design) and the use of relevant statistical techniques including the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). 30h (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-hot analysis; application of computer in statistical analysis; meaning and results of statistical analysis. 30h (T);C

RME 804   Tests Administration and Interpretation                                                                   2 Credits

Practice in administration of tests of different types; representation and interpretation of test scores. Classical and Item Theory approaches to test score interpretation. Test equating, differential item functioning, item bias and Computerized Adaptive Testing. 15h (T); 45h (P);

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);C

RME 806 Formative and Summative Evaluation of Students’ Achievement 2 Credits

Conceptual issues in formative and summative evaluation of students‘ achievement. Formative test development principles including uses, strength and weakness of formative evaluation. 30h (T); C

RME 807 Formative and Summative Evaluation of Educational Programmes 2 Credits

The concept of formative and summative evaluation of educational programme. Evaluation of programmes, innovations, organizations and institutions. Models of programme evaluation, evaluator roles, politics of evaluation, standards and ethical issues. 30h (T); C

RME 808       Assessment of Non-Cognitive Variables                                                   2 Credits

Common non cognitive behaviours among learners and modes of assessment. Measures of creativity, selfconcept, interest, motivation, attitudes and related traits. Methods of establishing the psychometric properties of non-cognitive behaviours and standardization procedures. 30h (T);E

RME 810        Graduate Seminar in Educational Measurement & Evaluation 2 Credits Reading assignments, discussion and presentation of reports on selected topics by each student in one chosen area of specialization in Educational Measurement and Evaluation. The course shall be examined by means of a term paper(s). 30h (T);E

RME 811   Qualitative Research                                                                                        2 Credits

Meaning of qualitative research and its differences from quantitative research. Approaches used in qualitative research and their strength and weakness. Methods of data collection in qualitative research including interview, observation, review of documents and focus group discussion etc. qualitative data analysis methods and report writing in qualitative studies. 30h (T);E

RME 812   Quality Assurance in Education                                                                           2 Credits

Issues of quality in educational programmes and the link between quality assurance and human development. The quality, culture and accountability Inspection, Certification, Accreditation and Professionalization. Stakeholders in quality assurance. Functional and school improvement for quality assurance. 30h (T);E

RME 839     Research Dissertation                                               6 Credits

Selection and completion of a dissertation in Educational Measurement and Evaluation under the guidance of a supervisor and presentation of the completed project report. 90(T);C

EPY 810           Measurement of Personality      2 Credits

Various techniques of assessing personality, e.g. inventories, situation test, and projective techniques. Consideration of some standard instruments. 30(T); E

EPY 811          Observation Techniques     2 Credits

The use of various interaction analysis instruments for evaluating transactions in the classroom. Coding systems for child observation. 30h(T);E

HPE 801         Foundations of Nigerian Education       2 Credits

A survey of the traditional, historical, political and social foundations of Nigerian Education. Critical assessment of the contribution of the various educational traditions and agencies of educational development in colonial and independent Nigeria. 30h (T); C

Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of Masters Degree in Education, a candidate must pass a minimum of 30 credits including all electives and compulsory courses as follows:

Credits

Core and Electives (chosen from the areas of specialization) courses                                                                                           24

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

Total:                                                                                            30

Summary

RME 801 (3), RME 802 (2), RME 803 (2), RME 804 (2), RME 805 (3),

RME806 (2), RME807 (2), RME 809 (2), RME 810 (2), HPD 801 (2)                                                                                                    = 22 Credits

RME839 (6)                                                                                                    = 6 Credits

Electives

RME808 (2), RME811 (2), RME812 (2), EPY 808 (2), EPY 810 (2)                                                                                                    = 10 Credits

Total                                                                                               = 38 Credits