M.Ed. Philosophy of Education

Master of Education in Philosophy of Education

  1. List of Academic Staff
NameStatus and QualificationResearch Interests
A. SaiduSenior Lecturer & Ag.Head of Department
B.A. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)		History and Policy of Education/ History Education
R. A. LawalProfessor
B.A.(Ed) (ABU, Zaria); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)		Language Education/Curriculum Studies ( English Education and Applied Linguistics)
S. B. OlajideProfessor
B.A.(Ibadan); PGDE, M. Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Language Education/Curriculum Studies (English Education and Applied Linguistics)
A. F. OyeladeProfessor
B.Ed.(Jos.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (OAU)		Philosophy of Education
Folakemi O. Adeniyi-EgbeolaReader
B.A. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Language Education/ Curriculum Studies
Y. BelloSenior Lecturer
B.A. (Ed), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)		English Language Education
A. J. OlaniyiSenior Lecturer
B.Ed, M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Philosophy of Education
Aminat O. AburimeLecturer I
B.A. (Ed), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Comparative Education
Oyeyemi J. JekayinfaLecturer I
B. A. (Ilorin); M.Ed (Liverpool); Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Comparative Education
*S. A. OnasanyaProfessor
B.Ed., M.Ed., P.G.D. (CSC); Ph.D. (Ilorin)		Educational Technology
*H. O. OwolabiProfessor
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 Philosophy of Education is appropriate for Philosophers seeking advanced knowledge and skills in Philosophy of Education. This degree is appropriate for teaching in relevant higher educational institutions which produce Philosophy of Education teachers.

C. Philosophy

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

D.  Aim and Objectives

The aims of M.Ed programme in Philosophy 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 Philosophy 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 Philosophy of Education must have 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 except 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 Philosophy of 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

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); C

PYE 802     Contemporary Philosophies of Education     2 Credits

Critical and analytical comparison of present day schools of thought on the nature, objectives and functions of education. 30h (T); C

PYE 803      Philosophical Conceptions of Teaching and Learning        2 Credits

Examination and analysis of conceptions of teaching and learning in classical philosophical works and in contemporary literature on the philosophy of education. 30h (T); C

PYE 804    Contemporary Issues in Education     2 Credits

Philosophical analysis of current issues in education, equality and inequality in education, education as a discipline, teaching as a profession. 30h (T); E

PYE 805     Introduction to Philosophy of Education  3 Credits

Philosophical foundations of education. Introduction to the study of philosophical problems implicit in educational issues. Focus on the application of a number of philosophical concepts and skills to a variety of controversies, policies and theories in education. 45h (T); E

PYE 806       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. 45h (P); C

PYE 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

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

EPY 811     Observation Techniques    2 Credits

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

  • Graduation Requirements

To qualify for the award of master’s 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                                           30

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

Total                                                                            36

Core

RME 801 (3), RME 803 (2), PYE 801 (2), PYE 802 (2), PYE 803 (2), PYE 805 (2), PYE 806 (2),PYE 839 (6), HPE 801 (2)                 = 23 Credits

Elective

RME 805 (3), PYE 804 (2), EPY 811 (2)                                 = 7 Credits

Total = 30 Credits

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