PQE 001 – History of Education

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About Course

PQE 001 – History of Education is a foundational course designed to introduce prospective professional educators to the origin, growth, and development of education from ancient times to the modern era. This course explores key historical milestones, philosophical influences, indigenous educational systems, and the evolution of formal education in Nigeria and globally.

Learners will gain insights into how education has shaped societies, the major educational reform movements, and the contributions of notable educators and philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Comenius, Dewey, and others. Special emphasis is placed on traditional African education, Islamic and Western education in Nigeria, missionary and colonial influences, and post-independence educational development.

This course will equip teachers with a strong historical foundation, enabling them to appreciate the value of education in national development and to understand the roots of modern educational policies and practices in Nigeria. As this course is designed in line with the TRCN PQE curriculum, it is summarised to point out the key expected examination areas for smart studies.

 

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Define the concept and scope of the history of education.

  2. Explain the features and significance of traditional African education.

  3. Discuss the origins, structure, and impact of Islamic and Western education in Nigeria.

  4. Identify and analyze the contributions of major philosophers and educators (e.g., Socrates, Plato, Dewey).

  5. Evaluate the effects of colonial and missionary influences on Nigerian education.

  6. Understand the goals and outcomes of post-independence educational reforms in Nigeria.

  7. Recognize the relevance of historical perspectives to contemporary educational practice.

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What Will You Learn?

  • By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
  • Define the concept and scope of the history of education.
  • Explain the features and significance of traditional African education.
  • Discuss the origins, structure, and impact of Islamic and Western education in Nigeria.
  • Identify and analyze the contributions of major philosophers and educators (e.g., Socrates, Plato, Dewey).
  • Evaluate the effects of colonial and missionary influences on Nigerian education.
  • Understand the goals and outcomes of post-independence educational reforms in Nigeria.
  • Recognize the relevance of historical perspectives to contemporary educational practice.

Course Content

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Define the concept and scope of the history of education. Explain the features and significance of traditional African education. Discuss the origins, structure, and impact of Islamic and Western education in Nigeria. Identify and analyze the contributions of major philosophers and educators (e.g., Socrates, Plato, Dewey). Evaluate the effects of colonial and missionary influences on Nigerian education. Understand the goals and outcomes of post-independence educational reforms in Nigeria. Recognize the relevance of historical perspectives to contemporary educational practice.

Module 1: Introduction to the History of Education
Definition and scope. Importance and relevance to teacher training. Historical methodology.

Module 2: Traditional African Education
Aims and objectives Teaching methods and curriculum Strengths and limitations

Module 3: Islamic Education in Nigeria
• Origins and development • Curriculum and instructional methods • Contributions and challenges

Module 4: Western Education in Nigeria
In this module, the following topics will be discussed in details: • Advent of missionary education • Colonial policies and their impact • Education ordinances and reforms

Module 5: Global History of Education
In this module, you will gain deep insight on: • Educational contributions of ancient civilizations (Egypt, Greece, Rome) • European educational history and reforms • Prominent philosophers: Plato, Aristotle, Comenius, Rousseau, Dewey, etc.

Module 6: Post-Independence Educational Developments in Nigeria
This modules discusses insightfully the following • 1969 Curriculum Conference • Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Basic Education (UBE) • National Policy on Education • Contemporary challenges and reforms . Nigerian System of Education: Pre , Post and Current

Module 7: Contemporary Relevance of Historical Knowledge
This Module on Contemporary Relevance of Historical Knowledge will elaborate more on: • Lessons from history for educational policy and practice • Role of teachers in educational development

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