.Course Code

Title and Description of Courses

Status of Courses

Units

100 Level

ADE 101

Introduction to Adult Education      

Concepts of adult, education and adult education; Origin, Movement and Justification, various types of adult education: scope nature and objectives of Adult Education, including planning, organisation and administration of adult education programmes; roles of different forms of adult education in nation building. A survey of adult education agencies and institutions. (NNCAE) Examination of factors influencing the progress of different form of adult education in Nigeria, Concept of traditional and indigenous education, Entrepreneurial skills in adult and non-formal education. Pre-requisite to ADE 205.

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3

ADE 102

Introduction to Community Development

The concepts of Community Development. Nature, Scope, Tools and Principles of Community Development. Processes and stages of Community Development. The Role of change agents. Essence of Social Change and Social Capital in Community Development.  Community development institutions, community development policy. Training for Community Development. Entrepreneurial Skills in Community Development. 

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3

ADE 103

Introduction to Social Welfare

Origin, concept, nature and scope of social welfare. Principles, approaches, and techniques of social welfare. Social work and social welfare. The practice of social case work and group work. An intensive study of a changing family structure in Nigeria and implications .social welfare institutions and rehabilitation services. Emerging issues in social welfare,  and family-life education. 

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3

ADE 104

Introduction to Industrial Relations and education                                                                               

Concept of industry as a sub-system of society; the actors in industry and their inter-dependence. Origin, concept and scope of industrial relations theory of industrial relation. Trade union management (NECA), ILO Concept of education and training, education in industry. Scope and forms of industrial education, advantage of industrial education. Education as a factor of harmonious working and productivity. An examination of workers’ education within the context of Industrial Education. Emerging issues in industrial and labour relations.

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3

200 LEVEL

ADE 201

History of Adult Education in Industrialized Countries

Survey of the origins, growth and development of adult education movement in industrialized countries from the middle ages. The course will examine the major social, economic and political factors that have contributed to the fortunes of adult education enterprise in the countries. Attention will be drawn to case studies and specific biographical issues including the issue of Grundtvig's 18th Century Danish Folk High School and Coady's 19^th Century Antigonish movements. The schooling society in promoting knowledge. The extension movement of the 20th Century Britain will also be examined. Prerequisite to ADE 301

C

3

ADE 202

Philosophy of Adult Education 

This course describes Adult Education as a specialized discipline, provides the rationale for its practices, and analyzes, key concepts, issues and problems in Adult Education. It also involves an intensive study of Adult Education scholars and ideas.   

C

3

ADE 203

Media Techniques in Adult and Non-Formal Education

Application of Media Techniques to Adult Education, Community Development, Literacy Development and Social Welfare, Psychology, benefits, issues and challenges of media techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the use of multi-media communication strategies for Adult literacy programmes as well as for mobilizing the masses for community development projects in developing countries. Integration of ICT in Adult and Non-Formal Education.

E

3

ADE 204

Literacy Teaching Methods and Material Production Techniques for Neo- Literates                 '

Methods and techniques for literacy primers including editing and production of primers and technical reports in Adult education and related fields. Different styles for producing literacy materials for adult education, community development and social welfare.

Design of adult literacy curriculum syllabus and scheme of work. Approaches to literacy teaching. Methods and techniques of teaching adult learners. Actual observation and practice in Literacy centres.

E

3

ADE 205

Principles and Practice of Adult Education

This course includes Aims, nature and scope of adult education: Principles and practice of Adult Education in developed and developing world. Theories of Adult Education. Planning, organization, programmes, principles, methods and techniques of adult teaching, and Evaluation Techniques in Adult Education. Current Issues/Problems of Adult Education: International Cooperation in Adult Education: Environmental Education, Family-Life Education, Nutrition Education. Concept of life-long Education: factors for success and failure of Mass Literacy in Nigeria. Research in Adult Education.

R

3

ADE 206

 Entrepreneurial Development I

Introduction to Entrepreneurial Development. Who is an entrepreneur? Characteristics of an Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship Development Programme and Effects in Nigeria. History of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Role of Entrepreneurship in National economy. Contribution of Government Agencies Towards Entrepreneurial Development. Pre-Requisite to ADE 308.  

E

3

ADE 207

Vocational and Skill Acquisition 1

This course include

E

3

ADE 208

Field Work

This course includes survey and field observation of the practice of any different components of Adult Education. Students are expected to write a report of their field experience.

R

3

300 LEVEL

ADE 301

History of Adult Education in Africa

Historical analysis of developments in the traditional African Society. Islam, Christianity and adult education in other countries. Social, economic and political factors which have affected adult education; their impact and problems. Dynamic nature of adult education: factors, changes and challenges. Future of adult education in Africa especially in Nigeria

C

3

ADE 302

Economics of Adult and Non-Formal Education

Concepts of economics of adult education, relevance of economics of adult education, basic economic concepts, and their relationships with adult education, cost analysis in adult education, financing adult education and investment in adult education.

R

3

ADE 303

Principles and Practice of Social Welfare

Social welfare and social works, social welfare/work in Nigeria, social problems. Approaches to social problems, principles of social welfare, methods in social welfare/work. Historical Background of social work and social welfare-Advanced countries and Nigeria. Models of social work practices: traditional Approach, generalist approach, the problem and population group approach, the direct and indirect service approach and modern view, social work in a modern community, social welfare services, programmes and organizations. Family social services, child welfare, medical and psychiatric, recreation and leisure-time activities.

E

3

ADE 304

Principles and Practice of Industrial Relations

Policies and laws relating to Industrial Relations. Trade union practice in Nigeria, Labour practice in Nigeria, conflict and its resolution, collective bargaining and social dialogue, decent work agenda, industrial relation and national development Nigerian National Labour policies, the development of organisation among workers and employers. The I.L.O. and its contributions to industrial peace; industrial relations and the future.

E

3

ADE 305

Principle and Practice of Community Development

principles and practices of community development. Theories of community development and its application. The Nature and Scope of Community Development, Approaches to Community Development, Needs Identification in Community Development, Community Power Structure, Community Education, Community Development   community development and national development Contemporary Issues: Community Development    and Local Governance, Community Development    and Health, Funding Issues in Community Development, Social Capital and Community Development              

E

3

ADE

306

Principle and Practice of Distance Education        

The course seeks to introduce students to the concepts, theories and practice of distance education. It examines the values and problems of self-directed learning and identifies the main delivery modes and strategies in distance learning. Presentation of case studies and their appraisals with particular reference to Nigerian examples. It will provide in-depth knowledge of Distance Education. The specific issue to be discussed include: the concept, origin and characteristics of Distance Education (DE), related terminologies to DE e.g. Distance Teaching, Distance Learning, Home Study, Correspondence Education/Study, Independent Learning, Flexible Learning, External Studies, Open Learning, Online Learning. Theories of Distance Education such as Theory of Autonomy and Independence, Theory of Guided Didactic Conversation, Theory of Transaction and Distance, Theory of Industrialisation, Theory of Interaction and Communication, Theory of Control etc. the concept, features and importance of Student Support Services in Distance Education, components and policy issues in DE, quality assurance mechanism in DE, media and technological application in DE, instructional/course material design in DE, factors inhibiting effective implementation of DE in Nigeria, and overview of dedicated and integrated DE institutions in Nigeria                  

E

3

ADE 307

Modern Philosophies of Adult Education

Having exposed students to concepts, ideas and scholars in Adult Education in ADE 202, this course critically examines schools of thoughts with their various proponents. It also explains applications and implications of these schools to Adult Education practices.

R

3

ADE 308

Application of Statistics to Adult Education

Meaning, types and importance of statistics. Basic concepts in statistics. Concept of population, sample, sampling technique. Data and data collection and method of data collection Review of Statistical Concepts; Sampling Theory; Statistical Decision making; Tests of Hypotheses and Significance; Correlation and Regression; Application of Statistical Methods in Evaluation and Research in Adult Education. Pre-requisite GCE 203.

R

3

ADE 309

 Research Methods in Adult and Non-Formal Education

Concept and types of research, developing problem areas in ADE choosing a right topic, developing a right research question and hypotheses, data and data collection methods, developing data collection instruments, data analysis and interpretations and ethical guidelines and requirements.

C

3

ADE 310

Vocational skill acquisition 11

R

3

400 Level

ADE 401

Training and Development.

Concepts Organization and Benefits Of Training, Education And Industrial Education, Types And Stages Of Training, Adult Education and Training Programme, Theoretical propositions in training programme, ICT, Training Aids and Equipment, Training Transfer and Outcomes, Training Development and use of consultant and cost in Training and Manpower Development, Principles Of Training, Training Techniques (Methods) Training Evaluation: Concepts, Models and Issues

R

3

ADE 402

Comparative Studies in Adult and Non-Formal Education

The need for comparative studies in adult education. International aspects of comparative adult education. Method and techniques of comparative studies, and implication for development and appraisal of national adult education programmes. Selected cast: studies from developed and developing countries, paying attention to merits and demerits of adult and non-formal education programmes.

R

3

ADE 403

Cost, and Accounting Procedures In Adult And Non-Formal Education

Review Of Concept Of Cost, Concept Of Accounting, Differences Between Accounting And Book-Keeping, Basic Concepts And Conventions In Accounting, Users Of Accounting Information, Relevance Of Accounting Procedures In Adult Education, Cost Analysis And Its Rationale In Adult Education Planning, Principles Of Double- Entry Book-Keeping, Classifications Of Books In Accounting, Preparation of Simple Final Accounts and Financial statements.

R

3

ADE 404

Organisation And Administration Of Adult And Non-Formal Education In Nigeria

Concepts, principles and elements of organization. Types of organization: formal and informal concept of Administration, Group Dynamics: Theories And Factors Influencing Group Dynamics, Traditional And Modern Theories Of Organisation And Administration, Organisational Environment, Administrative Structure, Planning, Organisation, Supervision And Evaluation Of Adult Education Programmes, Motivation In Adult Education Communication Skills In Adult Education: Types, Factors And Importance.

C

3

ADE 405

Management Of Adult And Non-Formal Education

Concept, Types and Role of Management Organization as a System. Managerial Skills. Leadership: types and theories. Evaluation and Principles of Management. Social Responsibility and Ethics. Decision Making and Problem Solving. Strategies Management. Organizational Structure and Design. Human Resources Management: human resource planning, staffing, compensation, rewards, recognition, Training and development, performance appraisal, Organizational Culture ,Leadership, Motivation and work performance communication, Group Dynamics and Teambuilding organizational change and learning managerial information system.

C

3

ADE 406

Sociology Of Adult Education, Community Development And Social Welfare

Concept, nature and scope of sociology:, early thinkers in sociology, perspectives in sociology, social problems: subjective and objective perspectives, theories of social problems. Society: concept, levels and types. Culture, characteristics, elements and functions. Socialization: aims and objectives, pattern, process, agents and theories. Social groups: classification and importance. Social institutions: concept, types and function. Social change: concept, characteristics, factors and theories. Social control: concept, nature, types and agencies. Family: types and functions.

E

3

ADE 407

Adult Personality and Community Education

Concept of personality, theories, personality development into adulthood: motion and features of adulthood; self concept and self image. Characteristics of the adult in a group: factors that regulate adult person behavior and the various form of community education. The schools’ role in community education. Distortion of self perception, social dependence and motivation among adult learners.  The Adult in the Society; Adult personality formation .and adult roles; The Self-concept and Self-image; Role relationship and Self; Self-esteem and evaluation by others; Distortion in self perception; Social dependence and Social motivation and attitude change.

E

3

ADE 408

 Environmental Education

The Course Explores the Problem and Prospect of Environmental Education, Environmental Problems in Nigeria, Resource Control, the Niger Delta Crisis, Converting Wastes to Wealth, Nuclear and Toxic Waste Disposal, Cultural Issues in Ecology, Technology and Sustainability, Socio-Cultural and Traditional Practice Inimical to Environment, Population Issues, Globalization and Environment

R

3

ADE 409

Projects

Submission of projects in the proposed field within the stipulated period under the supervision of an assigned lecturer.

C

4

ADE 410

Principle and Practice of Distance Education        

The course seeks to introduce students to the concepts, theories and practice of distance education. It examines the values and problems of self-directed learning and identifies the main delivery modes and strategies in distance learning. Presentation of case studies and their appraisals with particular reference to Nigerian examples.

R

3

ADE 411

Projects

Submission of projects in the proposed field within the stipulated period under the supervision of an assigned lecturer.

C

4