Postgraduate Diploma in Education

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interest
R.W. Okunloye	Professor & Director B.A.(Ed.) (Lagos); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Social Studies Education/Curriculum Studies, Civic Education and Human Rights
A. Yusuf	Professor B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Economics Education and Social Studies Education/ Curriculum  Studies,  Civic Education and Human Rights.
I.O. O. Amali	Professor B.Ed., M.Ed. (Jos); Ph.D. (Maiduguri)	Sociology of Education
M. O. Yusuf	Professor B.A. (Ed.), M.A. (Ed.) (OAU), Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Technology
H.O. Owolabi	Professor B.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Educational Research, Measurement & Evaluation
A. Saidu	Senior Lecturer B.A.(Ed.)., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin).	Arts Education
Mulkah. A. Ahmed	Senior Lecturer B.Ed. Sc.Ed. (ABU, Zaria); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Science Education (Biology)
Khadijat S. Ameen	Senior Lecturer B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Mathematics Education
L. A. Yahaya	Professor B.Ed., M.Ed., M.PA, Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Counselor Education
Folakemi O. Adeniyi- Egbeola	Reader B.A. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Language Education/Curriculum Studies
Y. A. Fasasi	Professor B.Ed. (Ibadan); M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Management
S. O. Oniyangi	Professor B.Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Human Sexuality, First Aid and Safety Education
A. S. Omosidi	Reader B.Sc. (Ed.), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Educational Planning, Quantitative Methodologies in Educational Management and Statistical Analysis in Educational Research

• Introduction

The Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) program is designed for any candidate who did not offer Education Programme as first Degree and Higher National Diploma (HND) degree holders. These categories of candidates, despite their quest for higher degrees (i.e. Masters and subsequently Ph.D) find it difficult to proceed for the acquisition. In addition, the program (PGDE) is also relevant to teachers who are fully engrossed in the teaching profession without the relevant teaching qualification in training institutions, secondary and primary schools at the local, state and national levels. This program will afford these set of candidates to attain the required professional standard.

C.  Philosophy

1. To create an opportunity for degree students who have the potentiality of attaining higher degree in the field of Education but did not have initial opportunity
2. To encourage inter-disciplinary/cross-fertilization of area of specialization with the teaching profession.
3. To encourage graduate students who had third class or higher national Diploma and who wish to remain in the profession of teaching to do so.
4. To assist graduate teachers and other interested applicants acquire skills in Development of Instructional packages, Production of Instructional Materials, and other programs for self- development and commercialization for self-employment.

D.   Aims and Objectives

Specifically, the program aims to:

1. To introduce graduate students who had Third Class Honours and Higher National Diploma (HND)and first degree from any academic discipline, degree to basic courses in the teaching profession
2. Strengthen their capacity to plan, implement and evaluate teaching and learning in the secondary schools and other institutions of learning;
3. Strengthen capacity and enhance practical skills to develop the fields of education.
4. Allowed in-service teachers to

E.  Admission Requirements

Basic Admission Requirements for Postgraduate Diploma Programmes: The criteria for admission into the PGDE programmes will be as follows:

1. All candidates must have a first degree not lower than second class lower from a recognized University in relevant teaching subjects;
2. A Higher National Diploma (HND) with Education in any of the teaching subjectsobtainedatcreditlevelmaybeconsideredforadmissionprovidedtheUniversity‘smatricu lationrequirementsaresatisfied;
3. A Higher National Diploma (HND) without Education obtained at credit levelwitha3- yearrelevantpost-qualificationexperiencemaybeconsideredforadmission.
4. Candidates with third class degree in Education may be considered for admission in their areas of specialization.
5. Candidates with 3rd class degree in areas other than Education may be considered after 3 years relevant post-graduation experience.
6. The university matriculation requirements must be satisfied.

F.  Duration of Programme

• The Part-time should run for a minimum of two academic contact sessions or a maximum of three.

• For extension beyond the maximum period, a special permission of the University Senate shall be required.

G.  Detailed Course Description

PGE 700    Teaching Practice   4 Credits

Students should be provided with opportunity for a period of practicalization of teaching and learning strategies, knowledge, and classroom skills in their subjectare as; Implementation and application of learning materials in the classroom situation for a period of twelve weeks.180h (P);C

PGE 701    History and Policy of Education   2 Credits

A study of western educational practices, indigenous education, formal education in Nigeria under colonial governance; Different educational ordinances during colonial government; Post-independence educational policies and practices; The 6- 3-3-4 educational system; Universal Basic Education; The global Education For All (EFA) initiative and its influence on Nigerian Education; The role of international organizations in Nigerian education; the National Policy on Education and educational practice. 30h(T);C

PGE 702         Curriculum    Development and Instruction  2 Credits

Concepts of curriculum and Instruction; curriculum planning process; models of curriculum planning; Methods of Teaching, Learning Resources, Curriculum reforms and agents in Nigeria. Description of domains of educational objectives; principles for effective teaching and learning; unit of Instruction and Lesson plans. 30h(T);C

PGE 703    Sociology of Education   2 Credits

A discussion of the meaning, scope and methods of studying sociology of education as an academic subject, theories of social interaction and their relevance to educational theory and practice, meaning and types of socialization; agents of socialization like family, peer group and religion, education and culture.The sociology of the school: the school as an agent of social/cultural stability and change. The professional status of teaching in Nigeria. The Teachers Registration Council and professional registration of teachers. 30h(T);C

PGE 704    Research Methods in Education   2 Credits

The nature and concept of research; types of research; theories in education and problem formulation; techniques for literature review; types of research design and instrumentation; techniques for data preparation and presentation, data analysis and interpretation of results; ability to write research reports. 30h(T);C

PGE 705     Philosophy of Education   2 Credits

Meanings of philosophy and philosophy of Education; Scope and methods of study in philosophy and philosophy of education; A study of ideas of selected educational thinkers like Plato, Rousseau, Azikiwe, Dewey, Nyerere, Aminu Kano, Awolowo, Ukeje; A philosophical examination of teaching, professionalisation of teaching, ethics of the teaching profession, discipline in educational practice. 30h(T);C

PGE 706    Measurementand Evaluation in Education    2 Credits

Concepts, definitions and nature of tests, measurement, evaluation, assessment etc.; Psychometric properties of tests-validity, reliability, usability etc.; Types of Tests; Guidelines for construction of tests of different types: standardized tests, Teacher- made tests, non-cognitive tests etc. Differences between different types of test; test administration, scoring, grading and interpretation of grades; statistics in education e.g. concepts, descriptive and inferential statistics; examination bodies in Nigeria and their roles. 30h(T);C

PGD 707      Educational Psychology     2 Credits

Fundamental concepts of learning, study of major theories of learning and their implications for education, general theories and principles of human growth and development with special reference to Nigeria; Implications of motivation, retention, readiness, and reinforcement for learning. 30h(T);C

PGD 708         Introduction to Guidance and Counselling (G & C)   2 Credits

Concepts, philosophy and historical development of Guidance and Counselling in the educational setting in the world and Nigeria especially. Nature and objectives, theories, methods, strategies, techniques and services of guidance and counselling. Students‘ needs and problems (educational, vocational and socio-emotional) are x- rayed and surveyed, and coping measures are proffered for treatment purposes. Psychological testing is learnt for assessment and diagnostic purposes. Tools for cumulative records are discussed. Family, prison, pastoral, industrial, marriage etc. are treated. Counselling practices are briefly examined to enhance holistic and integrated personality development of students at this level. 30h(T);C

PGD  709   Education and  Information  Technology  2 Credits

The design, process, application and effects of technology on the teaching/learning situation; systematic production, effective use and evaluation of inexpensive and local instructional materials for instructional purposes; concept and application of ICT to teaching; improvisation using local resources and materials. 30h(T);C

PGE 710    Educational Management   2 Credit

The concepts of management, administration, planning, supervision and evaluation; Educational administration and planning in Nigeria; School and classroom management, supervision, inspection, budgeting, funding, recruitment practice, professional development; Politics of education, policy implementation, resource mobilization and utilization; Links between the various sections of education such as the Federal Ministry of Education, State Ministry of Education, State Universal Basic Education Board and Local Government Education Authorities. 30h(T);C

PGE 711    Teaching Methods  2 Credits

Students should be exposed to techniques of teaching different subjects using different methods appropriate to their areas of specialization. Strategies for lesson and unit planning; statement of instructional objectives; Production, utilization and evaluation of suitable instructional materials to concretize the learnt materials. 30h(T);C

PGE 799    Project   4 Credits

Students are expected to transfer/apply the knowledge, skills and competencies learnt in the Research methods, to write on topical issues in Education. This serves as a field experience as they review the existing literature, collect and analyse data and write the research reports. 180(T);C

PGE 712:        Principles and Practice of Instruction  2 Credits

Teaching and learning and their relation to other process of education. Subject- centered and problem-centered teaching method. Teacher-pupil and pupil-pupil interactions. Innovations in teaching. Classroom management and discipline. 30h (T); E

PDE 714:     First Aid, Hygiene, and Safety Education   2 Credits

Examination of different health delivery system, EPI, PPRN, etc., as practiced in Nigeria and other countries of the world. Identification of advantages and disadvantages. 30h (T);, E

PGE 717    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);E

• Graduation Requirement

A candidate must fulfill the following conditions to be awarded the Postgraduate Diplomain Education:

Credits

Pass 11 (eleven) core courses of 2 credits each	22
Undertake a three-month practical teaching	4
A project in the area of specialization/teaching Subject	4
Total	30

With regard to Postgraduate Diploma project report, an External examiner shall read and grade the report. The final grade for the report shall be as moderated by the external examiner

I.   Summary

Core Courses

PGD 700 (4), PGD 701 (2), PGD 702 (2), PGD 703 (2), PGD 704 (2), PGD 705 (2),

PGD 706 (2), PGD 707 (2), PGD 708 (2), PGD 709 (2), PGD 710 (2), PGD 711 (2),

PGD 799 (4)

Electives

PDE 712 (2) PDE 714 (2), RME 803