M.Phil./Ph.D. Educational 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.,P.h.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation
M. I. Jimoh	Senior Lecturer NCE, B.Sc.(Ed.) (Jos); M.Ed.(Ilorin), P.h.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation
Jumoke I. Oladele	Lecturer I B.A.(Ed),M.Ed, Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation
* 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

The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation programme is designed for degree holders who have 55% to 59% or its equivalent in their Master of Education (M. Ed.) Programme. The M.Phil. in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation is a combined Programme of taught modules and research, which allows students to gain valuable knowledge in education while investigating their own interests.

C. Philosophy

The programme trains individuals with advanced education and research skills in the teaching and learning of Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation. It also prepares the next generation of Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation educators in advanced knowledge, skills and research. Individuals are appropriately grounded in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation.

D. Aim and Objectives

The programme is aimed at providing opportunities for individuals wanting to pursue a Ph.D. degree in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation but scored less than 60% or its equivalent in their master of Education (M.Ed.) degree programme. The objectives are to:

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

E.             Admission requirements

The candidates are required to obtain the following:

1. ―O‖ Level credits or equivalent in five subjects including Mathematics and English Language;
2. Completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Education degree (B. Ed); B. A. (Ed), B. Sc (Ed), with an Master‘s degree in Education (M.Ed.) and M.Sc. (Ed) from the University of Ilorin or equivalent degrees as approved by the Senate or its representatives; and
3. Scores of 55% to 59.9% or equivalents in the Master degree programme in Education from the University of Ilorin or equivalent degrees as approved by the Senate.

F.             Duration and Mode of study

1. The duration of the course is between 12 and 18 calendar Months for full-time course.
2. Students should offer courses amounting to a minimum of 15 Credits and a maximum of 17 Credits including Seminar and Project.
3. Students shall present and defend a dissertation proposal (protocol) not later than 3
4. months after the first registration of title of not more than 300 words in their respective departments.
5. Dissertation should not exceed 45,000 words.
6. The dissertation should pass through the Postgraduate School Board, 1 month before the final Examination.
7. The Students must have at least an average score of 60% in each of the two seminars (protocol defence and conversion seminar) before proceeding to Ph.D

G.            Detailed Course Description

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

RME807    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, self concept, interest, motivation, attitudes and related traits. Methods of establishing the psychometric properties of non-cognitive behaviours and standardization procedures 30h (T); E

RME 809      Advanced Statistical Methods in Education                                               2 Credits

Further work in statistics and their application to education. Multiple and multiple regression, ANOVA, ANCOVA, MANOVA. Factor analysis, discriminate analysis correlation. Non-parametric statistics, including contingency tables. Interpretation of out of computer programmes in the statistics.15h (T); 45h (P); C

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).30(T), C

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. 30(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

The condition for the award of M.Phil. degree in the Department of Social Sciences Education shall include;

1. Candidate may be required to take and pass a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 17 credits taken from an approved relevant combination of Master of Education courses and the prescribed M. Phil. courses which include seminar and research protocol.
2. Candidates shall prepare and defend a research topic (protocol) subject to approval by an academic panel which consist the Head of the Department, candidate‘s supervisor and other relevant lecturers. The protocol shall be presented within the first three months of candidate‘s first registration.
3. Candidate shall prepare and present a seminar on a research proposal (dissertation proposal) approved by the academic panel on a topic which shall embody his original dissertation.
4. A minimum of 60% Cumulative Average Score must be achieved in each of the two seminars (Protocol Defence and Conversion Seminar) before a candidate shall be permitted to proceed with the Ph. D. Degree in the Department.

Courses Credit Units

Core and electives (chosen from the area of specialization)         24

Research project in the area of specialization                                 6

Total                                                                                             30

1. Summary

Core Courses: RME801 (3), RME802 (2), RME803 (2), RME804 (2), RME805 (3), RME806 (2), RME807 (2), RME 809 (2), RME 810 (2), HPD 801 (2)                                                                  22 Credits

Research Project: RME 839 (6)                                                                                 6 Credits

Elective Courses

RME808 (2), RME811 (2), RME812 (2), EPY 808 (2), EPY 810 (2) Take 2 Credits