Postgraduate School
| 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.O. Ogunjimi | Reader B.Ed., (Uni.Cal); M.Ed. (Benin); Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Educational Research Measurement and Evaluation |
| Bolanle O. Olawuyi | Professor B.Ed.,M.Ed.(Ibadan);Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Special Education |
| * M.O. Yusuf | Professor B.A.(Ed.)., M.A (Ed) (OAU, Ile-Ife); Ph.D. (Ilorin). | Educational Technology |
| R. A. Lawal | Professor B.A.(Ed.)., (ABU, Zaria);M.Ed, Ph.D. (Ibadan). | Arts Education |
*Lecturers from other departments
B. Introduction
The Doctor of Philosophy in the Social Sciences Education responds to the need to prepare practitioner leaders to better serve in a variety of educational leadership positions in conventional and distance educational institutions. The programme focuses on preparing professionals for leadership roles, on-going professional development of teachers as well as positions centered on policy, practices, and research of teacher education in the society. The Doctor of Philosophy degree in any field of social sciences prepares students for academic research and teaching positions in higher education. It deals with examination of authentic challenges as regards educational issues in diverse settings (educational and corporate) and development of solutions to move research and practice forward.
C. Philosophy
Higher degree in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation is to equip graduates for operation at the highest level of academic and professional practice globally. Provision is thus made for requisition of skills in leadership for the improvement of quality of education and subsequent impact on the educational development on Nigeria and the entire world.
D. Aim and Objectives
The Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation is designed to help students to:
E. Admission Requirements
The criteria for admission into the Ph.D. programmes in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation shall be as follows:
F. Duration of Programme:
G. Detail Course Description
RME 901 Advanced Research Methods in Education 3 Credits
The concept and nature of research, scientific processes in research, problem definition, variable identification, sources of research topics, theory construction and hypotheses formulation, techniques for literature review, principles of design, instrumentation, data collection, techniques for data analysis and presentation of results. Candidates must be introduced to computers and data analysis, analytical software and techniques in education. The orientation must be practical throughout as candidates are guided to prepare tentative research proposals.They must present and defend individually in class, techniques of research reporting, and research proposal writing. 45h (T); C
RME 902 Advanced Educational Statistics 3 Credits
Concept of educational statistics; the role of statistics in education, descriptive statistics and the various areas of application in education, classroom data, school records, school demography, social relations in school, school administration and finances, Inferential statistics, population and sampling theory, non-parametric statistics in education, hypothesis assumption, types, applications and limitations. The nature of parametric statistics, types and applications in education, statistical models in education, application and limitations (correlation, univariate and multivariate analysis of education data), the nature of significant tests, problems of inferences. Candidates must be taught to utilize computer in various phases of this course and to be familiar with various analytical software. Emphasis must be placed on educational and practical application of basic statistical concepts in various educational disciplines. 45h (T); C
EDU 903 Information and Communication Technology 3 Credits
In-depth knowledge of skills and techniques of data processing in education. Overview of sources, storage, retrieval and dissemination of data/information. Programme design and management of data, Management of data bank. General problem solving with the use of information technology. Hands-on experience should be emphasized. 45h (T); C
SSE 904 Thesis Proposal Seminar I 3 Credits
Format for presenting thesis proposal: types of research proposals meaning and types of data analysis in education research, presentation of data analysis in education, research writing and presentation of thesis proposal for class critique. 45h (T); C
SSE 905 Thesis Proposal Seminar II 3 Credits
Thesis writing in educational research, format for presenting research report, types of research report in education, role of data analysis in research report, individual presentation of research report before final examination. 30h (T); 45h (P);
SSE 906: Model Building in Research 3 Credits
Hypothesis and Thesis in educational research, theoretical framework vs conceptual framework, literature review and conceptual framework in educational research. Values of conceptual models in educational research. Semiotic foundations of conceptual models. Psychological foundations of conceptual models (Gestalt, schema and other related theories). Principles and techniques of conceptual model building (relationship dimensions and height, space, location, distance as communication parameters).practicum: (a) Appraisal of existing models in journals, books and dissertations. (b) building conceptual models for specific research problems. 30hr (T); 45h (P);
RME 999 Ph.D. Thesis 10 Credits
Candidates are required to demonstrate research competences by selecting a thesis topic in their relevant areas of specialization. The research is carried out by the individual student under the guidance of a competent supervisor according to graduate school requirements. The candidate is expected to make some significant contributions to knowledge. The Thesis is defended before an appropriately constituted examining committee chaired by the Head of the Department. The External Examiner‘s verdict shall override all other decisions. 450h (P);C
H. Graduation Requirements
A candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions to be awarded a Ph.D. Degree in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation.
Pass a minimum of 28 Credits, including all the courses as follows:
3 Core Courses of 3 Credit Units each. 9
A minimum of 3 Courses of 3 Credits each in the areas of
specialization. 9
Ph.D. thesis of 10 Credit Units. 10
Total = 28
I. Summary
RME 901 (3), RME 902 (3), EDU 903 (3), SSE 904 (3), SSE 905 (3), SSE 906(3), RME 999 (1
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