Africa Virtual University - AVU

Mode of Delivery:

1. Rationale

The Module on Contemporary issues in Education will help you to consolidate your understanding of the content covered in the previous Professional Studies Modules. Specifically, it highlights the relationship between the national and global issues in education, both past and present. Further, it examines the current trends and developments in education. This will in turn help you to appreciate the strengths, challenges, innovations and reforms in education both at national and international levels. Ultimately, you will be empowered not only to adopt and adapt viable strategies and approaches in your professional practice but also effectively implement the prescribed educational policies and programmes.

2. Prerequisite or knowledge

For you to undertake this course easily and successfully, you should have basic knowledge of the global and national trends and developments in education. Prior knowledge about Historical, Comparative and other aspects covered in the Professional Studies Modules will help you to understand more easily the content and concepts covered in this Module. Remember, your personal experiences, observations and initiative to explore wider as a student and active member of your community will make your study easier and more fulfilling.

3. General objectives

The objectives of this module are to:

4. Time

The Module will take approximately 120 hours. These are budgeted as follows:

Unit 1:  25 hrs
Unit 2:  25 hrs
Unit 3:  25 hrs
Unit 4:  20 hrs
Unit 5:  25 hrs

5. Materials

You will need the following materials for the course. However, you are advised not to restrict yourself to the list provided as this will broaden on the resource base and enrich your course. The minimum requirements are:

Others that will be of great help but are not mandatory include: