This article will address the curricula of guidance and counselling as well as the foundations of education. The two curricula have been developed for Bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes. If the lecturers and students make use of them properly, the curricula will improve their academic pursuits.
EGC 111 INTRODUCTION TO GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING 3C
General introduction to the nature, aims, objectives, theories and methods of guidance and counselling.
EGC 112 COUNSELLING AS A PROFESSION.3R
Principles involved in the training of a school counsellor, professional responsibilities, and characteristics of a school counsellor.
EGC 113 COUNSELLING AND TEACHING 3E
The general overview of the Link between counselling and teaching.
EGC 114 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE.3R
A survey of the general aims and objectives of education and guidance.
200 LEVEL: COURSE TITLE AND DESCRIPTION
EGC 211 ADOLESCENCE PSYCHOLOGY. 3C
General description of the maturational, physical, emotional and intellectual development.
EGC 212 LEARNING DISABILITY.3E
Examination of the various factors which contribute to learning difficulties,
EGC 213 PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.3R
Nature of the personal logical/Social Characteristics of an individual’s social adjustment or maladjustment and the implications for counselling.
EGC 214 TECHNIQUES OF APPRAISAL. 3R
An introduction to assessment tools and techniques of human behaviours.
EGC 215 INFORMATION COLLECTION TECHNIQUES.3R
Techniques in counselling: Nature of personal, educational and vocational information.
EGC 219 BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS AND PERSONALITY DISORDER 3E
Commonly disposed behaviour problems; biological, social, cultural and developmental antecedents of behaviour problems and personality disorders.
300 LEVEL: COURSE TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS
EGC 311 VOCATIONAL COUNSELLING, 3C
Basic theories of vocational development: choice and career patterns.
EGC 312 ORGANISATION OF GUIDANCE SERVICES.3C
Examination of guidance programmes and models.
EGC 313 GROUP COUNSELLING-3R
Definition of the various labels that have come into popular usage in group guidance and counselling. Examination of group guidance and counselling activities.
EGC 314 THEORIES OF COUNSELLING 3R
An examination of the process and procedures of the various counselling theories
EGC 316 SEX AND MARITAL COUNSELLING 3E
A general introduction to sex and Marital therapy.
EGC 317 REHABILITATIVE COUNSELLING 3E
Introduction to rehabilitative counselling, together with a general understanding of human behaviour, skill in techniques of individual and group counselling in respect of vocational and educational choice.
EGC 318 ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR 3C
Meaning and nature of addictive behaviour, probing introduces the aetiology of drug abuse.
EGC 319 PRACT1CUM.3C
Application of the principles and techniques of guidance and counselling in both educational and clinical settings.
400 LEVEL: COURSE TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS
EGC 411 EDUCATIONAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING 3R
An examination of the various provisions of assistance to student in their choices and adjustment to school curricula and school life generally.
EGC 412 TECHNIQUES OF ACHIEVEMENTS ANALYSIS 3E
Concepts of academic failure and poor academic performance: Analysis of Achievement patterns and trends.
EGC 413 BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION 3R
An examination of the basic procedures and principles that counselling can use to make favourable modifications in their clients’ behaviours.
EGC 414 GROUP DYNAMICS 3E
Foundations of group processes, dynamics and theory of the counselling process.
EGC 415 PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS COUNSELLING 3C
The use of tests in counselling: De-occupation of psychological tests, including selection, administration, securing and interpretation.
EGC 416 CULTURE AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY 3R
Analysis of the various subcultures in Nigerian society and the psycho-pathological problems associated with them.
EGC 417 ETHICAL ISSUES IN COUNSELLING 3R
Examination of issues related to the legal and human rights relevant to counselling
EGC 418 INFERENTIAL STATISTICS 3R
Introduction of students to concepts and application of statistics in psychology.
EGC 419 PRACTICUM II 3C
An extension of clinical experience to field experience examination in a specific group, individual study of specific problems.
2. FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
EDU 111HISTORY OF EDUCATION 3C
A study of the educational development and institutions from ancient times to the
EDU 112 SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION3C
An examination of the school as a micro-society. A study of the school as a com-society. Characteristics of society. The family, its characteristics and its influence on educational performances. Types of families, changing structures of the family over time.
EDUC 113 LIBRARY EDUCATION 3C
Introduction to the use of books and libraries. Definitions and types of libraries and books for finding information. Note-taking from lectures and reading. Answering examination questions, writing a term paper and administering a school library.
EDU 121 INTRODUCTION TO EDUC.PSYCHOLOGY 3C
The meaning and scope of psychology. Systematic survey of the area of contact between psychology and education. Theories of learning, factors affecting learning, transfer of learning and motivation.
EDU 122 INTRODUCTION TO PRIMARY EDUCATION STUDIES 3C
An examination of the philosophy of primary education in Nigeria. The development of primary education vvis-à-visproblems and prospects of implementation of primary education policies in Nigeria.
EDUC 211 INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL METHODOLOGY 3C
An introduction to the nature of the subject as a discipline and its general objectives. An examination of various methods of teaching. Types of lesson format of a development lesson. Objectives, steps in the development, evaluation, summary, and assignment. The use and the construction of appropriate instructional materials.
EDUC 212 DEVELOPMENT PSYCHOLOGY 3C
An examination of the general principles. Theories and psychic development, with school periods (puberty and adolescence), their problems and peculiarities in connection with learning.
EDUC 213 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION 3C
The meaning and scope of philosophy of Education in teacher education. The relevance of philosophy of Education to teacher education. Some major African analyses of education like Training, Indoctrination, Punishment, Freedom, Democracy and Teaching.
EDU 221 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 3C
A survey of the purposes, kinds and methods of using audio-visual aids, from the simplest basic aids, such as the chalkboard, real objects apparatus, models and charts, students will construct two types of basic aids. Wherever possible, students will examine and learn to operate mechanical aids.
EDUC 222 TEST AND MEASUREMENT 3C
Individual differences and the evolution of the testing movement. Criteria for evaluation of methods assessments in psychology and education, objectivity, reliability, validity, Analysis of Educational objectives and methods of assessment. Types of assessment: essays, objective tests, rating scales, and interpretation of scores.
EDU 311 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT 3C
Basic determinants of curriculum objectives and contents. Selection and organisation of learning experience. Principles and methods of curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation. Recent curriculum development efforts.
EDU 312 INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL EDUCATION 3C
An overview of special education, historical background, and current issues in special education. Mental Retardation, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech and language development and chronic health problems and behavioural disorders.
EDU 313 EDUCATION AND SOCIETY 3R
The nature of society, social groups, culture, and cultural concepts, and their influence on Education. The family is the basic institution in society. Problems of educational development agencies of education.
EDU 321 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3C
Introduction to methods of empirical research in Education
‘EDU 322 EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION 3C
Introduction to the general principles of administration. The structure and functions of Educational administration, law and management of Education in Nigeria, school finance, records and examination. The problems of educational administration.
EDU 412D GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING 3C
The meaning and scope of comparative education, education in various parts of the world, to be examined. Determinants of educational systems and development.
EDU 223 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING 3R
(Psychology of Adjustment)An introduction to personality theories, dynamics, dynamics of interpersonal relationships, frustrations, and conflicts with emphasis on modes of adjustment.
EDU 325 ADULT EDUCATION 3E
An introduction to the concept and scope of Adult Education, Need for Adult Education and major principles of adult education practices. Problems and Prospects of Adult Education in Nigeria.
EDU 413 TRENDS IN NIGERIA EDUCATION 3E
An overview of the major forces influencing educational change and innovation in Nigeria. Review of recent. Trends in the development of primary, secondary and proposal reforms on the Educational System.
EDU 422 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN EDUCATION 3E
A discussion of current issues in the development of the education systems.
EDU 423 MORAL AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 3E
Religion and morality, religious and moral values in society,y morality, Christian and Muslim morality. Teaming moral education with individual project seminars.
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