Africa Virtual University - AVU

Mode of Delivery:

1. Rationale

The Module on History of Education will help you to understand how the past events shaped the present education systems, theories and related phenomenon in the area of teacher education in particular and education in general. Secondly, it will enable you to appreciate the importance of education to mankind since time immemorial across the generations. By so doing, you are will be able to critically examine the fundamental part which education plays in the transformation of society. Note that as a teacher, you are a change agent. Thus, your role in the process of change will be further highlighted. Besides it also will prepare you to ably examine present trends and dynamics in education, draw practical lessons from the past, avoid possible mistakes, and initiate more viable plans for the benefit of Society.

2. Prerequisite or knowledge

For you to do the Module well, you should have basic knowledge and understanding
of the education system in your community, country or region. In addition, general knowledge about the historical, geographical, social and related aspects of the local and international communities will make your study easier and enriching.

It is important that you draw a lot from the your personal experiences and formal
education in the Secondary (High) School, College, or University and, probably, your experience as a teacher (trainee).

3. General objectives

The objectives of this Module are to:

4. Time

Coverage of the Module will require about 120 Hours. These are divided into:
Unit 1 40 Hours
Unit 2 30 Hours
Unit 3 25 Hours
Unit 4 25 Hours

5. Materials

You will need the following materials and resources to help you go through the module: