M.Ed. History and Policy Education

Master of Education in History and Policy of 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
Y. Bello	Senior Lecturer B.A. (Ed), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Language Education/ Curriculum Studies
M. I. Oniye	Lecturer I B.A. (Ed) (Ilorin); M. Ed (Ibadan)	History and Policy 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 History and Policy of Education is appropriate for Historian seeking advanced knowledge and skills in History and Policy of Education. This degree is appropriate for teaching in relevant higher educational institutions which produce History of Education teachers.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the M.Ed programme in History and Policy of Education is to educate at an advanced level, teachers in History of 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 History and Policy of Education is to equip the students with relevant knowledge, research competence, professional skills and attitudes to effectively function and practice as high level manpower in the discipline. The objectives of M. Ed programme in History and Policy of 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;
4. develop competent researchers in educational theory and practice for the Nigeria education system
5. 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 History and Policy of Education must have the following:

1. ‗O‘ Level credits or its equivalent in five (5) subjects which include 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 2^nd 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 Arabic Language 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

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

HPE 802     Evolution of the Western System of Education     2 Credits

Study of the development of the western system of education from the earliest time to the present century with emphasis on its spread to other parts of the world. 30h (T); C

HPE 803      Evolution of Educational Policy in Colonial and Ex-Colonial Territories     2 Credits

Comparative historical study of the educational policies of the various imperial powers with particular reference to Africa, and post-colonial development. 30h (T); C

HPE 804    Modern Educational Development    2 Credits

Comparative study of the development of popular, liberal, technological and high education in industrialized and developing societies in the 19^th and 20^th centuries. 30h (T); E

HPE 805  History of Secondary and Higher Education in Nigeria  2 Credits

Detailed study of the development of secondary and post-secondary education in Nigeria. Case study of an educational institution by each student. 30h (T); C

HPE 806   Contemporary Problems in Nigerian Education      2 Credits

Critical examination of contemporary problems in Nigerian education; such as discipline, morality, equal opportunity, social mobility, rural depopulation, technology, self reliance democracy and education. 30h (T); E

HPE 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); E

HPE 807    Graduate Seminar     2 Credits

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

PYE 801    History of Educational Ideas    2 Credits

Critical examination of educational ideas from plato to russell with reference to the context, the substance and the relevance of each idea. 30h (T); E

• 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 compulsory.

I.  Summary                                                                   Credits

Core courses and Electives                                                       24

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

Total                                                                                        30

Core

RME 801 (3), RME 803 (2), HPE 801 (2), HPE 802 (2), HPE 803 (2), HPE 805 (2), HPE 807 (2), 839 (6)                = 21 Credits

Electives

RME 805 (3), HPE 804 (2), HPE 806 (2), PYE 801 (2)        = 9 Credits

Total = 30 Credits