Course Code

Title and Description of Courses

Status of Courses

Units

Teaching Hours

100 Level First Semester

ADE 101

Introduction to Adult Education 

Concepts of adulthood, education and adult education; Needs for adult education, 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. Examination of factors influencing the progress of different forms of adult education in Nigeria.

C  

3  

45 Hours

ADE 103

Introduction to Social Welfare 

Nature and scope of social welfare. Principles, approaches, and techniques of social welfare. The practice of social case work and group work. An intensive study of a changing family structure in Nigeria and implication.

E  

3  

45 Hours

100 Level Second Semester

ADE 102

Introduction to Community Development 

The concepts of Community and Development. Nature and Scope of Community Development. Processes of Community Development Democratic Principles of Self-help, Self-growth and citizen participation in Community Development. The Role of the Community Development Worker. Approaches to Community Development Training for Community Development.

E 

3

45 hours

ADE 104

Introduction to Industrial Education 

Concept of industry as a sub-system of society; the actors in industry and their inter-dependence on one another. Concept of education; education and training education as a factor of skill development. need for education in industry; education as a factor of harmonious working and productivity. An examination of workers education within the context of Industrial Education.

E 

3 

45 Hours

200 Level First Semester

ADE 201

History of Adult Education in Industrialised 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 drown 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 extension movement of the 20th Century Britain will also be examined.

E 

3 

45 Hours

ADE 203

Principles and Practice of Industrial Relations 

The structure, process and output of industrial relations system; background to industrial, relations, in Nigeria; Nigerian National Labour policies, the development of organisation' among workers and employers Collective Bargaining, Consultation and Review Commission; Conflict and Conflict resolution. Relations with International Agencies; The I.L.O. and its contributions to industrial peace; industrial relations and the future. Prerequisite to ADE 104.

C

3

45 Hours

ADE 205

Writing and Production Techniques for Neo- Literates        

Methods and techniques for writing 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.

E 

3

45 Hours

ADE 207

Principles and Practice of Adult Education

This is an introductory course for adult education students. Topics include: aims, nature and scope of adult education: planning, organisation, programmes, principles, methods and techniques of adult teaching, and Evaluation' Techniques in Adult Education. Prerequisite ADE: 101

C

3

45 Hours

ADE 209

Social Structure of Nigeria in the Context of Adult Education 

Traditional forms of helping in Nigerian Society, especially those relating to Education (formal and non-formal), Community Development, and Social Welfare Evolution and modification from traditional to present day forms as human needs are identified and met on individual, family, community and national bases.

E 

3

45 Hours

200 Level Second Semester

ADE 202

Introduction to Philosophy of Adult Education

Formation of an educational philosophy; methods of Philosophical analysis; key concepts: medication and adult education; analysis, issues and problems in adult education. Examination of philosophical concepts that underpin all forms of adult education and their implications. An   intensive study of adult education ideas, such as Paulo Freire and its merits and demerits.

C 

3

45 Hours

ADE 204

Media Techniques in Community Education 

The role and place of the media in the society including the use and misuse of communication techniques in information distortion to the Adult learners in the rural areas. 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.

E 

3

45 Hours

ADE 206

Literacy Teaching Methods 

Design of adult literacy curriculum syllabus and scheme of work. Approaches, to literacy teaching. Methods an

d techniques of teaching, adult learners, actual observation and practice in litcl1lcy classes.

R 

3 

45 Hours

ADE 208

Field Work in Community Development and Youth Organisation 

This course includes observation and practice of the principles, methods and techniques in community development projects and Youth Organisation. The course also includes informal survey of local community development projects and the  acquisition   of vocational skills 

R 

3

45 Hours

300 Level First Semester

ADE 301

History of Adult Education in Africa

History analysis of developments in the traditional African, the, Islamic and the Western types of Adult Education in selected English-speaking and French-speaking countries of Africa; factors, social, economic and political which affected adult education; impact and problems of Adult Education. Focus will be on examination of alternative forms of access to further and continuing education in the francophone and 'Anglophone countries. Prerequisite ADE 201

E 

3

45 Hours

ADE303

Principles and Practice of Social Welfare 

Socio-Economic and political contexts within which social work and social welfare develop. Analysis of social problems and organizational patterns of Social Welfare; Problem solving methods and techniques in Social action; Application of organisational concepts through the use of case studies.

C

3

45 Hours

ADE 305

Cost, Finance, and Accounting Procedures in Adult Education 

Nature and elements of cost, classification and behaviour. Rational for cost analysis in adult education planning. Analysis of adult education expenses at local; state, and federal levels. Financing of adult education including generation and conservation of resources through budgeting, budgetary control and planning. Principles of double entry book-keeping and preparation and presentation of simple final accounts and financial statements.

R 

3 

45 Hours

ADE 307

Application of Statistics in Adult Education        

Review of Statistical Concepts; Sampling Theory; Statistical Decision Theory; 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 

45 Hours

ADE 309

Field Work in Adult Education 

Theory and Practice and Seminars, Conferences, Symposia and Workshops. Programme Planning and Organisation of Courses and the acquisition of vocational skills. Pre-requisite ADE 304.

C

3 

45 Hours

300 Level Second Semester

ADE 302

Economics of Adult Education, Community and Social Welfare 

Examination of relevant economic concepts and application to processes in Adult Education, Community Development and Social Welfare. Roles of different forms of Adult Education, Community Development and Social Welfare in development processes. Examination of returns to each of the three key variables.

C

3

45 Hours

ADE 304

Industrial Education, Training and Development 

Economic and social basis of industrial education and training; typologies of industrial education and training; programme design including determination of needs, setting of objectives, selection of activities and evaluation: organisation and finance of industrial education and training and current issues and problems. Relationship between training and development. Case Studies.

R 

3

45 Hours

ADE 306

Modern Philosophies of Adult Education 

Examination of the philosophical movements in adult education, including detailed study of the ideas of Knowles, Ivan IlIich and Paulo Freire. Philosophical ideas underpinning current issues in Adult and Non-Formal Education. Students are expected to present papers on a particular current issue and analyzing it philosophically. Pre-requisite ADE 202.

R 

3 

45 Hours

ADE 308

Community Development in Comparative Perspective 

General typology of comparative community development. Examination and analysis of current policies, practices and trends or community development in selected developed and developing countries. Focus on problems and issues affecting recruitment, training and motivation of community development personnel in selected development and developing countries.

E

3

45 Hours

400 Level First Semester

ADE 401

Trade Union Education 

Historical development and functions of trade unions. The trade union and their members; The role of the union leader in the education of the rank and file, Education as a tool for promoting industrial peace. Education and labour unity and democracy. Agencies of trade union education. Comparative trade union education. Pre-requisite ADE 203

E 

3 

45 Hours

ADE 403

Current Issues/Problems of Adult Education 

International Cooperation in Adult Education: Adult Education in the National Policy on Education: Concept of life-long Education: Factors for success and failure of Mass Literacy in Nigeria. Research in Adult Education.

E

3

45 Hours

ADE 405

Organisation and Administration of Adult Education in Nigeria 

Examination of Key Concepts in Organisational and Administrative processes. Application of Identified Concepts to the Analysis of Practices and Problems of Organisation and Administration of Adult Education in Nigeria. Skills and attitudes necessary to under-make organisational development projects.

C

3

45 Hours

ADE 407

Administration of Social Welfare 

Examination of the Organisation and Administrative processes in Social Welfare Services: Mutual aid, Cooperation. 

Education etc. Case Studies of Social Welfare Institutions. Highlighting their strengths and weaknesses and drawing implications for acceptable practices.

E

3

45 Hours

ADE 409

Adult Personality and Community Education 

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

45 Hours

ADE 411 

Long Essay (Practicum in Industrial Education) 

Reconsideration of worker's education resources allocation criteria. Practical exercises and work experience in institutional settings like the Ministry, of Labour, the Industrial Unions and Industry. Involvements in the organisation and administration of Conferences. An evaluation of one of the departmental annual seminars particularly, the National Conference on Industrial Relations or any other relevant Conference. Seminar or Workshop organised at the Conference Centre. Pre-requisites ADE 104. 203 concurrent requirement ADE 401.

C

3

45 Hours

400 Level Second Semester

ADE 402

Comparative Adult 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 case studies from developed and developing countries, paying attention to merits and demerits of adult and non-formal education programmes.

R 

3

45 Hours

ADE 406 

Management of Adult Education 

The nature of Management: Project Evaluation and Review Techniques: Planning. Programming and Budgeting Systems; Job Evaluation and Techniques as Applies to Adult Education. Community Development and Social Welfare. Case Studies in Adult Education, Community Development and Social Welfare.

C

3 

45 Hours

ADE 408

The Sociology of Adult Education, Community Development and Social Welfare 

Identification of the field through reference group theory: consensus and conflict school of development; Infusionism; prismatic theory and models of structural under-development. Role of education, community development and social work in national development. Appraisal of identified theories and practices.

R 

3 

45 Hours

ADE 410

Introduction to 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.

E 

3 

45 Hours

ADE 412

Practicum is Social Welfare 

Observation and direct practice experience in a social agency or social service department learning objectives include the purposes and uses of supervision, the writing and use of case records, social investigation and assessment and the use of community resources and referrals within the context of giving help and the acquisition of vocational skills. Pre-requisites ADE209. 303.

C 

3

45 Hours