HISTORY OF THE PROGRAMME/SUB-DISCIPLINE/DISCIPLINE

Write below, a brief history of the development of the programme/sub-dicipline/Discipline to be accredited.

The Department which is one of the oldest in the University of Ibadan was established on 1^st October, 1949, owing to the 1945 report of the Elliot and Ashby commissions. When it was first established, the Department was known as the Department of Extra Mural Studies. Later changed to the Department of Adult Education and Extra Mural Studies and finally the Department of Adult Education in 1964.

Between 1949 and 1965 the Department focused on real extra-mural works. In this direction, the Department organised in different locations throughout the country, short-term programmes that consisted of lectures, seminars and discussion classes. The programmes were aimed at raising the peoples’ culture and broadening the minds of those who already had western education in mind.

Gradually the Departmental clienteles began to yearly for paper qualification that would be useful for employment, promotion and entry into institutions of higher learning. This led to the introduction of a programme of examination-oriented courses with topics drawn from the syllabuses of examinations like the GCE O/A levels. Many prospective GCE candidates have availed themselves of the opportunities provided by the programmes. Related to this is the in-service training programme for the Junior and Intermediate staff of the University which the Department started in March, 1971.

The change to its present name of Department of Adult Education in 1964 marked a turning point in the orientation of the Department. It was reconstituted to do both extra-mural works and the teaching of courses leading to the award of Certificate, Diploma and First degree of the University.

The first in the series of academic courses was a two-year Diploma course in Adult Education and Community Development which was started in October, 1965. Also in October, 1970 a one-year Certificate Programme in Trade Unionism and Industrial Relations was established

The Senate of the University approved the syllabuses for Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed), M.ed, M.phil/Ph.D and Ph.D programmes in march 1971, June 1973 and 1978 respectively. Also, in 1988, the external studies programme commenced, while the master (M.ed) degree programme in Social Work (MSW) commenced in 1990/1991 academic session. Similarly, the Centre for Literacy Training and Development Programme for Africa (CLTDPA) was also carved out of the Department in 1999.

 ADMINISTRATION IN GENERAL OF PROGRAMME/SUB

DISCIPLINE/DISCIPLINE

Discribe how the programme/sub-discipline/discipline is administered. Use separate sheets. The description should highlight the following:

 Personnel Administration

(a) The administration of the programme

The administration of the programme is based on the existing University Committee System of Administration, where the Head of Department is the Chair of all committees assisted by appointed chairmen of the various committees in the Department.

Decisions taken in the Department are subjected to ratification of the Academic Staff Committee. The Department is divided into four basic units, Adult/Literacy, Industrial Education, Community & Social Development Services and Extra-mural Studies/Vocational & Skills Acquisition; each unit is headed by an head of Unit. These are supported by seven different other committees, which include Finance, Curriculum, Social Welfare, Departmental A & P, Links Programme, Departmental Postgraduate and ICT, E-Teaching & Website.

In addition, the following appointed officers (Examination Officer, Undergraduate Programme Coordinators, Postgraduate Coordinators (M.Ed/M.Phil/PhD/PhD), Workshop & Conference Coordinators, Undergraduate Admission Coordinator, Students’ Association Adviser) assist the Head of Department in the day to day running of the Department. However, the Head of the Department is appointed by the Vice-Chancellor on the recommendation of the academic staff through the Dean of the Faculty.

This is represented by the organogram below:
 

(a) Organization structure (Use charts if necessary)

(b) How staff are involved in the decision-making process and in general

administration

The members of the academic staff meet regularly to deliberate on matters relating to administration of the Department. Lecturers are assigned as academic advisers to students at all levels to guide them on academic programmes and other related matters. The inputs from the head of units and programme coordinators enhance decision making at the Academic Staff Committee meetings.

(c) Policy and practice on staff development

The University has a strong policy on staff development for academic and non- teaching staff. All categories of staff are encouraged to attend workshops and conferences within and outside Nigeria for re-skilling and Knowledge update.

(d) Staff promotion

The staff promotion is spelt out in the University’s conditions of service. Members of Staff are promoted based on annual performance appraisal first by Departmental Appointment and Promotions (A&P) Committee. Thereafter, the recommendation of the Departmental A&P Committee is forwarded to faculty A&P Panel for consideration and recommendation to the University A&P Committee for final consideration, to the University Governing Council for ratification.

 Student’s Welfare

(a) Handling of academic grievances

The students’ handbook contains provisions for students to make representation on academic grievances such as re-assessment of examination scripts, correction of results, and absence from examination among others. This depends on the nature and gravity of the offence. The Departmental Committee handles the issues as the needs arises. When the Departmental Committee cannot resolve such grievances, the Head of Department forwards the case to the Faculty Board.

(b) Student Academic Advising

Academic staff were assigned to each level as Advisers. The academic staff members in charge of each level have responsibility for such matters as students’ registration, examination, coordination and records. They also have responsibility to advice students from time to time especially on academic issue of others.

In addition the students have a student body named Nigerian Association of Adult Education students (NAAES) which is run by elected executive members and a staff adviser who is an appointee of Head of Department. Besides, the Head of department relates with the Dean of Students on matters concerning students’ welfare. The relationship between staff and students in the Department is cordial and satisfactory.

5.3 Examination

(a) Examination Setting

At the end of every semester, the Departmental Board of Examiners meets and ratifies questions set by academic staff in line with the course outline as provided by the University regulation. Questions are subjected to external moderation on semester basis. Staff members were encourage to submit marking guide along with their question papers.

(b) Conduct

Students’ were expected to be seated in the examination hall at least 30minutes before the commencement of examination and also expected not to leave the examination hall at least anything less than an hour into the examination. The course lecturer, the Examinations officer and faculty examination monitoring members serve as invigilator in every examination. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a decent manner during the examination. Besides, the students are expected to sign attendance and submission list as well as append their signature on the examination booklets.

(c) Evaluation Scheme

Continuous assessment: it is expected that student are subjected to two continuous assessments in each of the courses. This assessment takes 40% of the examination score, while the remaining 60% is for the main examination at the end of the semester.

(d) Moderation Schemes

- Internal: Before the conduct of examination questions are submitted to the HOD, and the Head of Department calls a meeting of Heads of Unit to access such questions submitted by individual lecturers on the basis of course outline, so as to ensure that examination questions have appropriate skewedness. Besides, the attached marking schemes are also subjected to scrutiny.

(e) External and external for degree examinations and the issuance of results.

After the internal procedure, the set question, course outline and the marking guide are forwarded to the External Examiner who is appointed on a yearly basis by the Department of the ratification of the Faculty Board. External examiner is also invited to moderate of scripts and projects.

Results Grading

Results are subjected to Departmental and Faculty Board considerations and approval before Senate’s final approval.

Every student by the University regulation is notified of their result at the beginning of every academic session Students are provided with academic transcript as approved by the University Senate on the basis of the result as contained in the transcript issued. The course advisers counsel the students based on their academic performance.

(e) Issuance of results

Examination grading is based on the CGPA format of 7.0 grade points as follows

Class of Degree

6.0 and above First Class

4.6 - 5.9 Second Class Honour (Upper Division )

2.6 - 4.5 Second Class Honour (Lower Division)

1.6 - 2.5 Third Class

1.0- 1.5 Pass

New Grade Point for 100 to 200 Level (2016/17 Session and Above)

New Class of Degree

3.5 - 4.0 First Class

3.0 - 3.49 Second Class Honour (Upper Division )

2.0 - 2.99 Second Class Honour (Lower Division )

1.0 - 1.99 Third Class

 Academic Atmosphere

(a) Any policy adopted and practiced by the College/School/Faculty/Department in pursuit of academic standards and maintenance of academic atmosphere.

The Departmental learning environment is condusive for the promotion of standardlised academic learning for all students in the department:

Students are free to interact and relate freely among themselves and with both academic and non-teaching staff. Students are represented in decision making process in the Department by the executive members of the students’ association - Nigerian Association of Adult Education Students (NAAES).

 ACADEMIC CONTENT: Existing Curriculum for the Programme/Sub-Discipline/Discipline √

Attach to this Form, the complete and current prospectus which should include:

 Programme Title: B.Ed in Adult Education and Teaching Subjects ……………………………………………………………………………….

 Programme/Sub-Discipline/Discipline Philosophy and Objectives

Philosophy of the B.Ed (Hons) Academic Degree Programme

The philosophy of the programme is in line with the nation’s philosophy of education which is to provide graduates with the general knowledge, acceptable behavioural attributes, competencies and skills relating to solving life problems and self-reliance.

Objectives of the B.Ed (Hons) Academic Degree Programme

The programme aims are the following:

i. To provide functional education for adults who never had the advantage of any formal education;

ii. To provide functional and remedial education for those young people who prematurely dropped out of the formal school system;

iii. To provide further education for different categories as completers of the formal education system in order to improve their basic knowledge and skills;

iv. To provide in-service, on-the-job, vocational and professional training for different categories of workers and professionals in order to improve their skills;

v. To give adult citizens of the country necessary aesthetic, cultural and civic education for public englightenment.

 Admission Requirements:

(a) The UTME candidates who apply for the B.Ed degree in Adult Education are expected to satisfy the normal University of Ibadan and Faculty of Education requirements. In addition, to passing UTME, candidates must possess, at least, five (5) credits in GCE, WASCE, SSCE and NECO at a sitting or six credits at two sittings including credit in English Language and Mathematics.

b) Direct Entry

NCE, Advanced level GCE or Higher School Certificate and Diploma holders of University of Ibadan are eligible to apply and also they are expected to satisfy the University of Ibadan and Faculty of Education entry requirements.

Programme/Sub-discipline/Discipline Structure to include period of formal studies in the Universities Industrial training planned visit and projects:

A programme of courses shall be provided leading to a Bachelor degree in Adult Education. It shall last for a minimum of six (6) semesters for Direct Entry and Eight (8) Semesters for University Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In addition to this, it is expected that a graduate of Adult Education must have under gone first professional observation in 200 level and two professional practices in 300 and 400 respectively. Also, students must have gone through three vocational skill training during 200, 300 and 400 level before such student is deem fit to graduate in Adult Education.