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Philosophy

The B.Ed. Degree Programmes in Adult Education and Primary Education Studies are designed to give reality to the philosophy that the teacher, as key in the educational enterprise, must be mentally, physically, emotionally prepared for the expected role. The objective of the degree programmes is therefore to equip the beneficiaries with the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for them to function effectively and efficiently in the basic school as well as adult and non-formal sub-sectors of Nigerian education. Professional training in teacher education is therefore combined with practical experience in early childhood, primary, adult and non-formal settings to foster the acquisition of appropriate knowledge in specific Arts, Social Science, or Science subjects thoughout the duration of the programme. Excellence in skills and professional competence are promoted in all components of the programmes.

Objectives

The specific objectives of the B. Ed. AES and PES degree Programmes are to, in conjunction with other Departments in the Faculty of Education and other allied Departments in the University, provide:

1. an enabling environment for the acquisition of necessary knowledge, competencies and skills for pre-service and serving teachers;
2. required and elective courses to students in other areas of specialization, particularly in the Faculty of Education, and related fields to prepare and qualify them for professional practice;
3. academically and professionally qualified, skillful, competent and highly motivated teachers to serve the education sector and other relevant sub-systems of the society; and,
4. For the acquisition of in-depth knowledge of the teaching subjects – along with the skills of effective classroom management and conduct of educational research.
5. For relevant skills acquisition in such specializations as literacy reading, science and technology, community development, industrial education, extension services, social work, non-formal education and quality assurance
6. Community service through seminars, symposia, workshops and training in the immediate environment and the society at large.community service through seminars, symposia, workshops and training in the immediate