Programme

PROPOSED FOUR YEAR STANDARD UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ECONOMICS

Brief History of the Department
The Department started as Harden College of Education in January 1961, with 41 students for a two-year Diploma programme in Education. In the 1962 session, the Department enrolled 40 students for the Bachelor’s Degree (B.A and B.Sc.) in Education. The students combined two teaching subjects with prescribed courses in Pedagogy. The title of the degree, B.A. or B.Sc. depended on whether the candidate studied an Art or Science subject. In the 1981/82 academic session, the Department of Education was restructured into one Department and two sub-departments namely: Department of Educational Foundations and Sub-Department of Arts Education and Science Education, respectively. The Department of Educational Foundations initially had two options: The Principles and Method option and The Guidance and Counseling option.

         The Principles and Methods option died a natural death with the phasing out of Teacher Training Colleges.  Only the Guidance and Counselling option is offered. Special Education courses have been offered from inception as courses required by some students in the Faculty.  However, the current National Policy an Education’s emphasis on getting teachers trained to teach in an inclusive setting has therefore precipitated the need for the establishment of Special Education Programme in the Department 

Philosophy
The bachelor’s degree programme in Special Education is designed to reflect the inclusion of children with special needs in regular classrooms in Nigeria. Highly organized approaches and techniques are used for the delivery of the training, with emphasis on individualized-application-based learning. The unique needs and learning style of the individual learners are of great emphasis. The programme also takes cognizance of the fact that all individuals (disability not withstanding) are entitled to the provision of a free and appropriate public education in an inclusive set up. This is in line with the National Policy on Education that emphasizes the integration of the individual into a sound and effective citizen and equal educational opportunities for all citizens of the nation at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels both inside and outside school system.

Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
· Produce teachers who can implement the national objectives of special education;
· Produce sensitive, knowledgeable and dedicated teachers who are committed to excellence;
· Train effective teachers who are caring; and with a strong sense of sensitivity and positive attitude to practice in the field
· Train teachers who can employ appropriate assessment, methodologies, and exhibit proficiency in integrative technology and programming of students with special needs.
· produce teachers who can use assistive technology in assisting children learn to read and write to the best of their abilities
· Produce teachers who can also teach students microeconomic theories in solving economic problems.
· Teach children to appreciate other cultures, people of other ethnic groups.

Scope
The scope of the programme covers the major areas of special needs education and they include: Foundation Courses, teaching subjects in Economics.

General Entry Requirement
University Tertiary Matriculation Examination
Candidates who have satisfied the general university requirements for admission and who have passed any five teaching subjects at credit level in at least two sittings in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), or West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) or General Certificate in Education (GCE) or their equivalence are qualified to be admitted.

Direct entry (DE)
Graduates with at least a minimum of merit grade at the Nigerian Certificate on Education (NCE), Diploma Certificates in Education Music, Religion, Adult Education, Physical and Health Education, Social Science Education or Science Education are qualified to be admitted into a-three year degree programme.

Job Opportunities
Graduates of the department are qualified to teach as special educators as well as teachers of Economics at the pre-primary, primary and secondary schools. They can equally be employed in the ministry of education, special schools, social welfare establishments, orphanages and other similar institutions.

Stress Areas
· Foundation Courses 0
· Assessment and Programming 1
· Special Education Services 2
· Assistive Technology 3
· Tracking 4
· Practicum 8
· Project 9

All courses as will be required by the Economics Department

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ECONOMICS
FIRST YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Course Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education 1 2
Teaching Subjects
ECO 101 Principles of Economics I 2
ECO 121 Introduction to Accounting 2
ECO 131 Introduction to Economic Statistics I 2
General Studies
GSP 101 The use of English 1 2
GSP 105 Natural Science I 2
GSP 111 The use of Library and Study Skills 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 101 Introduction to Education 2
EDU 211 Educational Psychology I 2
TOTAL 18

Second Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs as they relate to children with Special Needs 2
EDF 118 Assessment and Programming for Children with Special Needs 2
EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with Special Needs 2
Teaching Subjects
ECO 102 Principles of Economics II 2
ECO 132 Introduction to Economic Statistics II 2
Genera Studies
GSP 102 The use of English II 2
GSP 106 Natural Science II 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 202 Philosophy of Education 2
EDU 206 Sociology of Education 2
EDU 102 History of Education 2

TOTAL 20

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ ECONOMICS
SECOND YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II 2
EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional Behaviour
Disorder 2
EDF 245 Educating Children with Hearing Impairment 2
Teaching Subjects
ECO 201 Microeconomic Theory I 2
ECO 203 Macroeconomic Theory I 2
ECO 281 History of Nigeria Economy 1 2
General Studies Courses
GSP 201 Issues in Peace and Conflict Resolution I 2
GSP 207 Humanities I 2
COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science 2

Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning 3

TOTAL 21

Second Semester
Course Code
Major courses Title Units
EDF 224 Educational Technology 2
EDF 218 Behaviour Modification I 2
EDF 244 Educating Children with Visual Impairment 2
EDF 248 Educating Children with Intellectual Disability 2
Teaching Subjects
ECO 204 Macroeconomic Theory II 2
ECO 202 Microeconomic Theory II 2
ECO 282 History of Nigeria Economy II 2
General Studies Courses
GSP 202 Issues in Peace and Conflict Resolution II 2
GSP 208 Humanities II 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 204 Environmental Education 2

TOTAL 20

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ ECONOMICS
THIRD YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 327 Assessment and Programming for children with special needs 2
EDU 325 Teaching Practice I (Practicum) 2
EDU 341 Research Methods, Statistics and Computer
Usage 3
EDF 335 Developing Enrichment Materials for teaching
Gifted, Talented and Creative children 2
EDU 315 Psychological Testing and Counseling 2
EDF 329 Special Education Services 2
Teaching Subjects
ECO 301 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory I 2
ECO 303 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory I 2
ECO 311 History of Economic Thought I 2
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 341 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Development 2

TOTAL 21
Second Semester
Course code
Major Courses
EDU 312 Educational Psychology II 2
EDU 322 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction 3
EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills 2
EDF 324 Advocacy, Laws and Litigations in Special Education 2
EDF 348 Educating Children with Speech and Language Disorder/Hearing Impairment 2
Teaching Subjects
ECO 302 Intermediate Microeconomic Theory II 2
ECO 304 Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory II 2
ECO 312 History of Economic Thought II 2
General Studies
COS 304 Computer Application 2
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 342 Business Development Management 2
TOTAL 21

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ ECONOMICS
FOURTH YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDU 411 Educational Psychology III 2
EDU 425 Teaching Practice II (Practicum) 3
EDU 433 Classroom Organization and Management 2
EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for children
With Special Needs. 2
EDF 433 Assistive Technology in Special Education 2
EDF 427 Counseling Families of Children with Special
Needs 2
Teaching Subjects
ECO 401 Advanced Microeconomic Theory I and Policy I 2
ECO 403 Advanced Macroeconomic Theory I and Policy I 2

TOTAL 17

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses
EDU 442 Measurement and Evaluation 3
EDF 442 Educating Children with Learning Disability 2
EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education 2
EDF 446 Total Communication 2
EDF 448 Braille Writing 2
Teaching Subjects
ECO 402 Advanced Microeconomic Theory I and Policy II 2
ECO 404 Advanced Macroeconomic Theory I and Policy II 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 490 Project 4
TOTAL 19

PROPOSED FOUR YEAR STANDARD UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES

Brief History of the Department
The Department started as Harden College of Education in January 1961, with 41 students for a two-year Diploma programme in Education. In the 1962 session, the Department enrolled 40 students for the Bachelor’s Degree (B.A and B.Sc.) in Education. The students combined two teaching subjects with prescribed courses in Pedagogy. The title of the degree, B.A. or B.Sc. depended on whether the candidate studied an Art or Science subject. In the 1981/82 academic session, the Department of Education was restructured into one Department and two sub-departments namely: Department of Educational Foundations and Sub-Department of Arts Education and Science Education, respectively. The Department of Educational Foundations initially had two options: The Principles and Method option and The Guidance and Counseling option.

         The Principles and Methods option died a natural death with the phasing out of Teacher Training Colleges.  Only the Guidance and Counselling option is offered. Special Education courses have been offered from inception as courses required by some students in the Faculty.  However, the current National Policy an Education’s emphasis on getting teachers trained to teach in an inclusive setting has therefore precipitated the need for the establishment of Special Education Programme in the Department 

Philosophy
The bachelor’s degree programme in Special Education is designed to reflect the inclusion of children with special needs in regular classrooms in Nigeria. Highly organized approaches and techniques are used for the delivery of the training, with emphasis on individualized-application-based learning. The unique needs and learning style of the individual learners are of great emphasis. The programme also takes cognizance of the fact that all individuals (disability not withstanding) are entitled to the provision of a free and appropriate public education in an inclusive set up. This is in line with the National Policy on Education that emphasizes the integration of the individual into a sound and effective citizen and equal educational opportunities for all citizens of the nation at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels both inside and outside school system.

Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
· Produce teachers who can implement the national objectives of special education;
· Produce sensitive, knowledgeable and dedicated teachers who are committed to excellence;
· Train effective teachers who are caring; and with a strong sense of sensitivity and positive attitude to practice in the field
· Train teachers who can employ appropriate assessment, methodologies, and exhibit proficiency in integrative technology and programming of students with special needs.
· produce teachers who can use assistive technology in assisting children learn to read and write to the best of their abilities
· Produce teachers who can also teach students microeconomic theories in solving economic problems.
· Teach children to appreciate other cultures, people of other ethnic groups.

Scope
The scope of the programme covers the major areas of special needs education and they include: Foundation Courses, teaching subjects in Economics.

General Entry Requirement
University Tertiary Matriculation Examination
Candidates who have satisfied the general university requirements for admission and who have passed any five teaching subjects at credit level in at least two sittings in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), or West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) or General Certificate in Education (GCE) or their equivalence are qualified to be admitted.

Direct entry (DE)
Graduates with at least a minimum of merit grade at the Nigerian Certificate on Education (NCE), Diploma Certificates in Education Music, Religion, Adult Education, Physical and Health Education, Social Science Education or Science Education are qualified to be admitted into a-three year degree programme.

Job Opportunities
Graduates of the department are qualified to teach as special educators as well as teachers of Economics at the pre-primary, primary and secondary schools. They can equally be employed in the ministry of education, special schools, social welfare establishments, orphanages and other similar institutions.

Stress Areas
· Foundation Courses 0
· Assessment and Programming 1
· Special Education Services 2
· Assistive Technology 3
· Tracking 4
· Practicum 8
· Project 9

All courses as will be required by the Economics Department

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ENGLISH
FIRST YEAR

First Semester
Course Code
Major Courses Course Title Units
EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education I 2
Teaching Subjects
ELS 121 Basic Grammar and Composition 3
ELS 131 Introduction to Oral Literature 2
General Studies
GSP 101 The Use of English 1 2
GSP 105 Natural Science 1 2
GSP 111 The Use of Library and Study Skills 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 101 Introduction to Education 2
EDU 211 Educational Psychology I 2
Total 17

Second Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs
As they Relate to Children with Special Needs 2
EDF 118 Assessments and Programming for Children
With Special Needs 2
EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with
Special Needs I 2
Teaching Subjects
ELS 150 Introduction to Poetry 3
ELS 160 Introduction to Fiction 3
General Studies
GSP 102 The Use of English II 2
GSP 106 Natural Science II 2
Required Ancillary
EDU 202 Philosophy of Education 2
EDU 206 Sociology of Education 2
EDU 102 History of Education 2
Total 22

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ ENGLISH
SECOND YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II 2

EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional
Behaviour Disorder 2
EDF 245 Educating Children with Hearing
Impairment 2
Teaching Subjects
ELS 221 Spoken English/Lab Work 3
ELS 213 English Literature: The Renaissance
Period 3
ELS 211 American Literature: The Beginnings to the
Romantic Movement 2

General Studies Courses
GSP 201 Issues in Peace and Conflict Resolution 2
GSP 207 Humanities 1 2
COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science 2
Required Ancillary
EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning 2
Total 22

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses Title Units
EDU 224 Educational Technology 2
EDF 218 Behaviour Modification I 2
EDF 244 Educating Children with Visual
Impairment 2
EDF 248 Educating Children with Intellectual
Disability 2
Teaching Subjects
ELS 214 English Literature: Neoclassical Period 3
ELS 222 Intermediate English Grammar and Composition 3
Required Ancillary Courses
EDS 204 Environmental Education 2
General Studies
GSP 202 Issues in Peace and Conflict Resolution 2
GSP 208 Humanities II 2
Total 20

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ ENGLISH
THIRD YEAR

First Semester

Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 327 Assessment and Programming for children with special needs 2
EDU 325 Teaching Practice I (Practicum) 3
EDU 341 Research Methods, Statistics and Computer
Usage 2
EDU 315 Psychological Testing and Counselling 2
EDF 329 Special Education Services 2
EDF 335 Developing Enrichment Materials in teaching Gifted, Talented and Creative Children 2

Teaching Subject
ELS 351 African Poetry 3
ELS 361 African Fiction 3
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 341 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Development 2
Total 21

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses
EDU 312 Educational Psychology II 2
EDU 322 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction 3
EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills 2
EDF 324 Advocacy, Laws and Litigation in special
Education 2
EDF 348 Educating Children with Speech and
Language Disorder/Hearing Impairment 2
Teaching Subject
ELS 314 English Literature: Modern Period 3
ELS 312 English Literature Victorian Period 3
General Studies
COS 304 Computer Application 2
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 342 Business Development management 2
Total 21

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ ENGLISH
FOURTH YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDU 411 Educational Psychology III 2
EDU 425 Teaching Practice II (Practicum) 3
EDU 433 Classroom Organization and Management 2
EDF 427 Counselling Families of Children with Special Needs 2
EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for Children
with Special Needs. 2
EDF 433 Assistive Technology in Special Education 2
Teaching Subjects
ELS 461 Studies in Fiction 3
ELS 423 Comparative Grammar 3
Total 19

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses
EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation 2
EDF 442 Educating Children with Learning
Disability 2
EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education 2
EDF 446 Total Communication
EDF 448 Braille Writing 2
Teaching Subjects
ELS 452 Studies in Poetry 3
Required Ancillary
EDF 490 Project 4
Total 18

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR B.ED PROGRAME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDU 101 Introduction to Education
This course deals with the introductory analysis of the roles of education in a society, and the roles some theories play in education; consideration of competing theories, with special reference to the characteristics of Nigerian society and their relevance to education; philosophic bases to Education.
2Units
EDU 103 History of Education
This course covers education in the western world; education in relation to social dynamics and statics; History of education in Nigeria; the role of voluntary agencies and the government; the development and place of European philosophy and method,
2Units

EDU 202 Philosophy of Education
This course discusses philosophy as an aid to solution of problems in education, critically examines and analyzes content and ideas within the educational field. It presents processes of clarification, justification, verification and criticism of concepts in education.
2Units
EDU 204 Environmental Education
The contents are: objectives of Environmental Education (EE), ecological foundations, concept of ecosystem, homeostasis of ecosystem, the energy, environment, population level, awareness of many aspects of environmental behaviors and problems, e.g. pollution, deforestation, overpopulation and under population, erosion, refuse disposal, toxic waste, drug usage and abuse. It also deals with cognitive processes: skills, problem solving, decision making, games and simulation, field work, action research, workshop materials, local, community/regional resources, values in Environmental Education; application of EE to various subjects; Curriculum development in EE.
2Units
EDU 205 Sociology of Education
The course contents are; the roles of formal education in relation to other social hierarchies and social mobility; Social and cultural characteristics of school population and the teaching profession; gender studies and issues.
2Units

EDU 211 Educational Psychology 1
This course deals with introduction to educational psychology, psychological foundations of education, the foundations of modem psychology, the broad areas of contemporary- psychology, major determinants of behavior, basic psychological processes and principles, psychology and education.
2Units
EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning
This entails examination of concepts of curriculum and curriculum planning in the light of education in Nigeria; nature scope, content and structure of curriculum are given attention. Also treated are the techniques, principles and. processes of national curriculum planning, The designs or patterns of curriculum are treated too.
2Uuits
EDU 224 Educational Technology
This course deals with the location, construction, and use of audio­visual materials and instructional materials of all kinds; practical experiences in building and using instructional resources of different ramifications, instructional designs and educational resources are presented.
2Units

EDU 312 Educational Psychology II
The contents are human growth and development; the major theories of human development, stages of development with emphasis on physical, motor, intellectual, language, social, emotional and moral dimensions of development; factors influencing the growth and development of the African child.
2units

EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction
In this course the following are taught Concept of curriculum implementation, and development; concepts of teaching and instruction; elements and techniques of instruction,; units of instruction, planning units of instruction, classes and domains of educational objectives; formulation of different categories of objectives; improving teaching and learning process-; use of learner’s general and unique background experiences; classroom .experimentation and action research; educational resources; types, production and improvisation, psychological principles in teaching and learning.
2Units

EDU 325 Teaching Practice/Practicum I
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They are also involved in case studies and studies of centres or community rehabilitation centres. 2Units

EDU 425 Teaching Practice/Practicum II
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They study the centres make recommendations for the improvement of the rehabilitation centres. 2Units

EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation
Types of educational and psychological tests. Introducing statistics, concepts,
objectives and essay type items. Test validity and reliability.
2Units

EDU 490 Project
Individual or group research work based on any problem of concern in education and ordinarily culminating in the presentation of a formal paper on the student’s selected area of problem.
4Units

EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education I
This course covers the definition, concepts and historical perspectives of special
education. It also deals with the pioneers of special education (National
and international).
It further takes a cursory look at the causes and prevention of disabilities
2Units

EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs as they relate to Special Education
This course covers the anatomy and chemistry of human organs as they affect special needs children. The ear, eye and tongue etc are taught to show exceptionality or deviation 2Units

EDF 118 Assessment and Programming of Children with Special Need
This course is an introduction to the concepts of assessment, evaluation and programmes for children with special needs. It dwells much on the identification and the processes of Identifying children with special needs and the development of IEP, IFSP. 2Units

EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with Special Needs
The course covers the various instructional strategies that are classified as for accommodations, curriculums, or academic or non academic strategies. The course introduces the mete cognitive approaches to teaching children considering their academic, behavioural, emotional, sensory or physical disabilities 2Units

EDF 136 Assistive Technology for Children with Special Needs I
The course covers the various tools and technologies used in teaching children with special needs. These tools and technologies covers the small one like hearing and teletype writer to include the recent scientific discovers in special education. This course introduces the concepts, types, processes and uses of assistive
technology in working with children with special needs. It also includes the adaptive and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities. 2Units

EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II
This course covers in details the various disabilities and their categories, need for early identification and prevention of various disabilities. 2Units

EDF 244 Educating Children with Visual Impairment
The course covers the concepts definitions and causes of blindness and partial sightedness, vision, screening. The psychological effect and educational implications and introduction to Braille are taught 2Units
EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional Behaviour Disorder
This is a study of children who show signs of early emotional and behavioural problems. Patterns of behavioual disorder are taught and early intervention strategies are equally exposed. It includes special educational services for them. 2Units

EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills
The course teaches potentials for creativity, factors that support the skills, development of the skills among children. Tools for a wide range of thinking and creativity skills are taught. 2Units

EDF 324 Advocacy, Laws and Litigations in Special Education
The concepts of advocates for students with special needs, their litigations and negotiations for appropriate services for children with special needs are taught, equally, special education, laws, negotiation and litigations (National and international) are taught
2Units

EDF 329 Special Education Services
Deals in details will such services as education, health and social care, housing, jobs, careers, mobility and transportation. It also deals with training and advice for wholesome schooling and living for people with special needs. It also covers such issues as inclusive education for people with special needs. 2Units

EDF 331 Developing Enrichment Materials for teaching gifted, talented and creative Children
This course covers the concept of enrichment and materials that will enrich the learning and education of children with special needs. The student’s needs are taught the use of variety of hands on materials (modeling clay, small object) used to develop materials for enriched learning in sciences, technology, arts and mathematics 2Units
EDF 348 Educating Children with Speech and Language Disorders/Hearing Impairment
This covers the nature, classification, types, characteristics, effects and educational education of hearing impairments, including programming for hard of hearing and deaf, and hearing impaired children at an early age.. This is a study of speech and language development in children and a consideration of the disorders associated with childhood development; aphasia, anacrusis and emotional problems. Dyslexia (functional, structural and neurological origin). Intervention strategies are equally taught. 2 units
EDF 368 Educating Children with Intellectual Disability
This course covers the history, definitions, causes and characteristics of children with intellectual disability. Methods of classifying, diagnosing and treating intellectual disability. Educational materials to and there students are equally discussed.
2 units
EDF 427 Counseling Families of Children with Special Needs
Introduction to the family, the family as a social system, family structure, function of feedback, parental care and its dimensions are taught, equally problems of parents with special needs children and the use of counselling into alleviate their crises are also emphasized.
2Units

EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for Children with Special Needs
This course discusses the vocational and rehabilitation services available to children with special needs. The importance of work is taught and other programmes deliberately planned to restore children with special needs and make them return to receive training for a worthy vocation and life. The procedure and techniques used in vocational planning, processes and vocational adjustments and rehabilitation services are taught
2Units

EDF 442 Educating Children with Learning Disability
This course covers definition of terms, concepts of identification, Assessment, and programming children with learning disabilities. The causes and intervention strategies are equally taught. 2Units

EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education
In this course information on early childhood development, and the value of childhood experiences and intervention programmes in cases of special need are taught It also discusses responsive personnel to serve young children with disabilities and their families. 2Units

EDF 446 Total Communication
This course covers a study of all the alternative methods of communication for the hearing impared. It will equally examine all forms of sign language and their adaptations. The use of total communication as a support of peoples speech, language and communication needs are taught. 2Units

EDF 448 Braille Writing
This course introduces the concept of Braille and how to write and read Braille materials. The use of slate and stylus are taught to create dots. Other recent electronic devices are equally taught. 2Units

PROPOSED FOUR YEAR STANDARD UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/HISTORY

Brief History of the Department
The Department started as Harden College of Education in January 1961, with 41 students for a two-year Diploma programme in Education. In the 1962 session, the Department enrolled 40 students for the Bachelor’s Degree (B.A and B.Sc.) in Education. The students combined two teaching subjects with prescribed courses in Pedagogy. The title of the degree, B.A. or B.Sc. depended on whether the candidate studied an Art or Science subject. In the 1981/82 academic session, the Department of Education was restructured into one Department and two sub-departments namely: Department of Educational Foundations and Sub-Department of Arts Education and Science Education, respectively. The Department of Educational Foundations initially had two options: The Principles and Method option and The Guidance and Counseling option.

         The Principles and Methods option died a natural death with the phasing out of Teacher Training Colleges.  Only the Guidance and Counselling option is offered. Special Education courses have been offered from inception as courses required by some students in the Faculty.  However, the current National Policy an Education’s emphasis on getting teachers trained to teach in an inclusive setting has therefore precipitated the need for the establishment of Special Education Programme in the Department 

Philosophy
The bachelor’s degree programme in Special Education is designed to reflect the inclusion of children with special needs in regular classrooms in Nigeria. Highly organized approaches and techniques are used for the delivery of the training, with emphasis on individualized-application-based learning. The unique needs and learning style of the individual learners are of great emphasis. The programme also takes cognizance of the fact that all individuals (disability not withstanding) are entitled to the provision of a free and appropriate public education in an inclusive set up. This is in line with the National Policy on Education that emphasizes the integration of the individual into a sound and effective citizen and equal educational opportunities for all citizens of the nation at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels both inside and outside school system.

Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
· Produce teachers who can implement the national objectives of special education;
· Produce sensitive, knowledgeable and dedicated teachers who are committed to excellence;
· Train effective teachers who are caring; and with a strong sense of sensitivity and positive attitude to practice in the field
· Train teachers who can employ appropriate assessment, methodologies, and exhibit proficiency in integrative technology and programming of students with special needs.
· produce teachers who can use assistive technology in assisting children learn to read and write to the best of their abilities
· Produce teachers who can also teach students microeconomic theories in solving economic problems.
· Teach children to appreciate other cultures, people of other ethnic groups.

Scope
The scope of the programme covers the major areas of special needs education and they include: Foundation Courses, teaching subjects in Economics.

General Entry Requirement
University Tertiary Matriculation Examination
Candidates who have satisfied the general university requirements for admission and who have passed any five teaching subjects at credit level in at least two sittings in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), or West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) or General Certificate in Education (GCE) or their equivalence are qualified to be admitted.

Direct entry (DE)
Graduates with at least a minimum of merit grade at the Nigerian Certificate on Education (NCE), Diploma Certificates in Education Music, Religion, Adult Education, Physical and Health Education, Social Science Education or Science Education are qualified to be admitted into a-three year degree programme.

Job Opportunities
Graduates of the department are qualified to teach as special educators as well as teachers of Economics at the pre-primary, primary and secondary schools. They can equally be employed in the ministry of education, special schools, social welfare establishments, orphanages and other similar institutions.

Stress Areas
· Foundation Courses 0
· Assessment and Programming 1
· Special Education Services 2
· Assistive Technology 3
· Tracking 4
· Practicum 8
· Project 9

All courses as will be required by the Economics Department

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/HISTORY
FIRST YEAR

First Semester
Course Code
Major Courses Course Title Units
EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education I 2
Teaching Subjects
HIS 103 Introduction to International
Studies 2

HIS 101 Introduction to History 2
HIS 111 Nigeria up to 1900 3
General Studies
GSP 101 The use of English 1 2
GSP 105 Natural Science 1 2
GSP 111 The Use of Library and Study Skills 2
Required Ancillary courses
EDU 101 Introduction to Education 2
EDU 211 Educational Psychology I 2
Total 19

Second Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 118 Assessment and Programming for Children
with Special Needs 2
EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs
as they relate to Special Education 2
EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with
Special Needs 2
Teaching Subjects
HIS 102 Introduction to Economic History 2
HIS 122 History of West Africa Since 1500 2
General Studies
GSP 102 The Use of English II 2
GSP 106 Natural Science II 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 202 Philosophy of Education 2
EDU 206 Sociology of Education 2
EDU 102 History of Education 2
Total 20

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/HISTORY
SECOND YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II 2
EDF 245 Educating Children with Hearing Impairment 2
EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional Behaviour
Disorder 2
Teaching Subjects
HIS 213 Diplomatic History of Nigeria since 1960 2
HIS 221 Southern African since 1400 2
HIS 223 East and Central Africa since 1000 AD 2
General Studies Courses
GSP 201 The Social Sciences 2
GSP 207 Humanities 1 2
COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 221 Curriculum Theories and Planning 3
Total 21

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses Title Units
EDU 224 Educational Technology 2
EDF 218 Behaviour Modification I 2
EDF 244 Educating Children with Visual
Impairment 2
EDF 248 Educating Children with Intellectual
Disability 2
Teaching subjects
HIS 222 African and European Imperialism in the 19th and
20th Centuries 2
HIS 224 Economic History of West Africa to the 20th
Century 2
HIS 226 African Women in History 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDS 204 Environmental Education 2
General Studies
GSP 202 Basic Concept in Peace and Conflict
Resolution 2
GSP 208 Humanities II 2
Total 20

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/HISTORY
THIRD YEAR
First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 327 Assessment and programming for children with special need 2
EDU 325 Teaching Practice I (Practicum) 3
EDU 341 Research Methods, Statistics and Computer
Usage 2
EDU 315 Psychological Testing and Counselling 2
EDF 329 Special Education Services 2
EDF 335 Developing of Enrichment Materials in teaching
Gifted, Talented and Creative children 2
Teaching Subjects
HIS 311 Nigeria from 1900-1960 3
HIS 321 Africa and the Wider World in the 20th Century2
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 341 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Development 2
Total 20

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses
EDU 312 Educational Psychology II 2
EDU 322 Curriculum implementation and Instruction 3
EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills 2

EDF 324 Advocacy, Laws, Litigators in Special
Education 2
EDF 348 Educating Children with Speech and Language
Disorder/Hearing Impairment 2
Teaching Subjects
HIS 322 Problems & Prospects of Regional
Economic Development in Africa 3
HIS 332 Russia since 1917 3
HIS 302 Issues in International Relations 1 2
General Studies
COS 304 Computer Application 2
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 342 Business Development Management 2
Total 23

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/HISTORY
FOURTH YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDU 411 Educational Psychology III 2
EDU 433 Classroom Organization and Management 2
EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for Children
With Special Needs. 2
EDU 425­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Teaching Practice II (Practicum) 3
EDF 427 Counselling Families of Children with
Special Needs 2
EDF 433 Assistive Technology in Special Education 2
Teaching Subjects
HIS 415 Igbo land to the Present 3
HIS 411 Nigeria since 1960 2
Total 18

Second Semester
Course code
Major Courses
EDU 442 Measurement and Evaluation 3
EDF 442 Educating Children with Learning Disability 2
EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education 2
EDF 446 Total Communication 2
EDF 448 Braille Writing 2
Teaching Subjects
HIS 402 Issues in International Relations II 2
HIS 422 Africa since 1800 3

Required Ancillary
EDU 490 Project 4
Total 20

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR B.ED PROGRAME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDU 101 Introduction to Education
This course deals with the introductory analysis of the roles of education in a society, and the roles some theories play in education; consideration of competing theories, with special reference to the characteristics of Nigerian society and their relevance to education; philosophic bases to Education.
2Units
EDU 103 History of Education
This course covers education in the western world; education in relation to social dynamics and statics; History of education in Nigeria; the role of voluntary agencies and the government; the development and place of European philosophy and method,
2Units

EDU 202 Philosophy of Education
This course discusses philosophy as an aid to solution of problems in education, critically examines and analyzes content and ideas within the educational field. It presents processes of clarification, justification, verification and criticism of concepts in education.
2Units
EDU 204 Environmental Education
The contents are: objectives of Environmental Education (EE), ecological foundations, concept of ecosystem, homeostasis of ecosystem, the energy, environment, population level, awareness of many aspects of environmental behaviors and problems, e.g. pollution, deforestation, overpopulation and under population, erosion, refuse disposal, toxic waste, drug usage and abuse. It also deals with cognitive processes: skills, problem solving, decision making, games and simulation, field work, action research, workshop materials, local, community/regional resources, values in Environmental Education; application of EE to various subjects; Curriculum development in EE.
2Units
EDU 205 Sociology of Education
The course contents are; the roles of formal education in relation to other social hierarchies and social mobility; Social and cultural characteristics of school population and the teaching profession; gender studies and issues.
2Units

EDU 211 Educational Psychology 1
This course deals with introduction to educational psychology, psychological foundations of education, the foundations of modem psychology, the broad areas of contemporary- psychology, major determinants of behavior, basic psychological processes and principles, psychology and education.
2Units
EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning
This entails examination of concepts of curriculum and curriculum planning in the light of education in Nigeria; nature scope, content and structure of curriculum are given attention. Also treated are the techniques, principles and. processes of national curriculum planning, The designs or patterns of curriculum are treated too.
2Uuits
EDU 224 Educational Technology
This course deals with the location, construction, and use of audio­visual materials and instructional materials of all kinds; practical experiences in building and using instructional resources of different ramifications, instructional designs and educational resources are presented.
2Units

EDU 312 Educational Psychology II
The contents are human growth and development; the major theories of human development, stages of development with emphasis on physical, motor, intellectual, language, social, emotional and moral dimensions of development; factors influencing the growth and development of the African child.
2units

EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction
In this course the following are taught Concept of curriculum implementation, and development; concepts of teaching and instruction; elements and techniques of instruction,; units of instruction, planning units of instruction, classes and domains of educational objectives; formulation of different categories of objectives; improving teaching and learning process-; use of learner’s general and unique background experiences; classroom .experimentation and action research; educational resources; types, production and improvisation, psychological principles in teaching and learning.
2Units

EDU 325 Teaching Practice/Practicum I
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They are also involved in case studies and studies of centres or community rehabilitation centres. 2Units

EDU 425 Teaching Practice/Practicum II
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They study the centres make recommendations for the improvement of the rehabilitation centres. 2Units

EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation
Types of educational and psychological tests. Introducing statistics, concepts,
objectives and essay type items. Test validity and reliability. 2Units
EDU 490 Project
Individual or group research work based on any problem of concern in education and ordinarily culminating in the presentation of a formal paper on the student’s selected area of problem.
4Units

EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education I
This course covers the definition, concepts and historical perspectives of special
education. It also deals with the pioneers of special education (National
and international).
It further takes a cursory look at the causes and prevention of disabilities
2Units

EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs as relate to Special Education
This course covers the anatomy and chemistry of human organs as they affect special needs children. The ear, eye and tongue etc are taught to show exceptionality or deviation 2Units

EDF 118 Assessment and Programming of Children with Special Needs
This course is an introduction to the concepts of assessment, evaluation and programmes for children with special needs. It dwells much on the identification and the processes of Identifying children with special needs and the development of IEP, IFSP. 2Units

EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with Special Needs
The course covers the various instructional strategies that are classified as for accommodations, curriculums, or academic or non academic strategies. The course introduces the mete cognitive approaches to teaching children considering their academic, behavioural, emotional, sensory or physical disabilities 2Units

EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II
This course covers in details the various disabilities and their categories, need for early identification and prevention of various disabilities. 2Units
EDF 244 Educating Children with Visual Impairment
The course covers the concepts definitions and causes of blindness and partial sightedness, vision, screening. The psychological effect and educational implications and introduction to Braille are taught 2Units
EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional Behaviour Disorder
This is a study of children who show signs of early emotional and behavioural problems. Patterns of behavioual disorder are taught and early intervention strategies are equally exposed. It includes special educational services for them. 2Units

EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills
The course teaches potentials for creativity, factors that support the skills, development of the skills among children. Tools for a wide range of thinking and creativity skills are taught. 2Units

EDF 324 Advocacy, Laws and Litigations in Special Education
The concepts of advocates for students with special needs, their litigations and negotiations for appropriate services for children with special needs are taught, equally, special education, laws, negotiation and litigations (National and international) are taught
2Units

EDF 329 Special Education Services
Deals in details will such services as education, health and social care, housing, jobs, careers, mobility and transportation. It also deals with training and advice for wholesome schooling and living for people with special needs. It also covers such issues as inclusive education for people with special needs. 2Units

EDF 331 Developing Enrichment Materials for teaching gifted, talented and creative Children
This course covers programming for the gifted, talented and creative children and the concept of enrichment and materials that will enrich the learning and education of gifted, talented and creative children. The student’s needs are taught the use of variety of hands on materials (modeling clay, small object) used to develop materials for enriched learning in sciences, technology, arts and mathematics 2Units
EDF 336 Assistive Technology for Children with Special Needs
The course covers the various tools and technologies used in teaching children with special needs. These tools and technologies covers the small one like hearing and teletype writer to include the recent scientific discovers in special education. This course introduces the concepts, types, processes and uses of assistive technology in working with children with special needs. It also includes the adaptive and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities. 2Units

EDF 348 Educating Children with Speech and Language Disorders/ Hearing Impairment
This covers the nature, classification, types, characteristics, effects and educational education of hearing impairments, including programming for hard of hearing and deaf, and hearing impaired children at an early age.

This is a study of speech and language development in children and a consideration of the disorders associated with childhood development; aphasia, anacrusis and emotional problems. Dyslexia (functional, structural and neurological origin). Intervention strategies are equally taught. 2 units

EDF 368 Educating Children with Intellectual Disability
This course covers the history, definitions, causes and characteristics of children with intellectual disability. Methods of classifying, diagnosing and treating intellectual disability. Educational materials to and there students are equally discussed.
2 units

EDF 427 Counseling Families of Children with Special Needs
Introduction to the family, the family as a social system, family structure, function of feedback, parental care and its dimensions are taught, equally problems of parents with special needs children and the use of counselling into alleviate their crises are also emphasized.
2Units

EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for Children with Special Needs
This course discusses the vocational and rehabilitation services available to children with special needs. The importance of work is taught and other programmes deliberately planned to restore children with special needs and make them return to receive training for a worthy vocation and life. The procedure and techniques used in vocational planning, processes and vocational adjustments and rehabilitation services are taught
2Units

EDF 442 Educating Children with Learning Disability
This course covers definition of terms, concepts of identification, Assessment, and programming children with learning disabilities. The causes and intervention strategies are equally taught. 2Units

EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education
In this course information on early childhood development, and the value of childhood experiences and intervention programmes in cases of special need are taught It also discusses responsive personnel to serve young children with disabilities and their families. 2Units

EDF 446 Total Communication
This course covers a study of all the alternative methods of communication for the hearing impared. It will equally examine all forms of sign language and their adaptations. The use of total communication as a support of peoples speech, language and communication needs are taught. 2Units

EDF 448 Braille Writing
This course introduces the concept of Braille and how to write and read Braille materials. The use of slate and stylus are taught to create dots. Other recent electronic devices are equally taught. 2Units

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR B.ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDU 101 Introduction to Education
This course deals with the introductory analysis of the roles of education in a society, and the roles some theories play in education; consideration of competing theories, with special reference to the characteristics of Nigerian society and their relevance to education; philosophic bases to Education. 2Units
EDU 103 History of Education
This course covers education in the western world; education in relation to social dynamics and statics; History of education in Nigeria; the role of voluntary agencies and the government; the development and place of European philosophy and method,
2Units

EDU 202 Philosophy of Education
This course discusses philosophy as an aid to solution of problems in education, critically examines and analyzes content and ideas within the educational field. It presents processes of clarification, justification, verification and criticism of concepts in education.
2Units
EDU 204 Environmental Education
The contents are: objectives of Environmental Education (EE), ecological foundations, concept of ecosystem, homeostasis of ecosystem, the energy, environment, population level, awareness of many aspects of environmental behaviors and problems, e.g. pollution, deforestation, overpopulation and under population, erosion, refuse disposal, toxic waste, drug usage and abuse. It also deals with cognitive processes: skills, problem solving, decision making, games and simulation, field work, action research, workshop materials, local, community/regional resources, values in Environmental Education; application of EE to various subjects; Curriculum development in EE.
2Units
EDU 205 Sociology of Education
The course contents are; the roles of formal education in relation to other social hierarchies and social mobility; Social and cultural characteristics of school population and the teaching profession; gender studies and issues.
2Units

EDU 211 Educational Psychology 1
This course deals with introduction to educational psychology, psychological foundations of education, the foundations of modem psychology, the broad areas of contemporary- psychology, major determinants of behavior, basic psychological processes and principles, psychology and education.
2Units
EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning
This entails examination of concepts of curriculum and curriculum planning in the light of education in Nigeria; nature scope, content and structure of curriculum are given attention. Also treated are the techniques, principles and. processes of national curriculum planning, The designs or patterns of curriculum are treated too.
2Uuits
EDU 224 Educational Technology
This course deals with the location, construction, and use of audio­visual materials and instructional materials of all kinds; practical experiences in building and using instructional resources of different ramifications, instructional designs and educational resources are presented.
2Units

EDU 312 Educational Psychology II
The contents are human growth and development; the major theories of human development, stages of development with emphasis on physical, motor, intellectual, language, social, emotional and moral dimensions of development; factors influencing the growth and development of the African child.
2units

EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction
In this course the following are taught Concept of curriculum implementation, and development; concepts of teaching and instruction; elements and techniques of instruction,; units of instruction, planning units of instruction, classes and domains of educational objectives; formulation of different categories of objectives; improving teaching and learning process-; use of learner’s general and unique background experiences; classroom .experimentation and action research; educational resources; types, production and improvisation, psychological principles in teaching and learning.
2Units

EDU 325 Teaching Practice/Practicum I
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They are also involved in case studies and studies of centres or community rehabilitation centres.
2Units

EDU 425 Teaching Practice/Practicum II
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They study the centres make recommendations for the improvement of the rehabilitation centres. 2Units

EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation
Types of educational and psychological tests. Introducing statistics, concepts,
objectives and essay type items. Test validity and reliability.
2Units

EDU 490 Project
Individual or group research work based on any problem of concern in education and ordinarily culminating in the presentation of a formal paper on the student’s selected area of problem.
4Units
EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education I
This course covers the definition, concepts and historical perspectives of special education. It also deals with the pioneers of special education (National and international).
It further takes a cursory look at the causes and prevention of disabilities
2Units

EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs as they relate to Special Education
This course covers the anatomy and chemistry of human organs as they affect special needs children. The ear, eye and tongue etc are taught to show exceptionality or deviation 2Units

EDF 118 Assessment and Programming of Children with Special Needs
This course is an introduction to the concepts of assessment, evaluation and programmes for children with special needs. It dwells much on the identification and the processes of Identifying children with special needs and the development of IEP, IFSP. 2Units

EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with Special Needs
The course covers the various instructional strategies that are classified as for accommodations, curriculums, or academic or non academic strategies. The course introduces the meat cognitive approaches to teaching children considering their academic, behavioural, emotional, sensory or physical disabilities 2Units

EDF 126 Assistive Technology for Children with Special Needs
The course covers the various tools and technologies used in teaching children with special needs. These tools and technologies covers the small one like hearing and teletype writer to include the recent scientific discovers in special education. This course introduces the concepts, types, processes and uses of assistive
technology in working with children with special needs. It also includes the adaptive and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities.
2Units

EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II
This course covers in details the various disabilities and their categories, need for early identification and prevention of various disabilities. 2Units
EDF 244 Educating Children with Visual Impairment
The course covers the concepts definitions and causes of blindness and partial sightedness, vision, screening. The psychological effect and educational implications and introduction to Braille are taught 2Units

EDF 245 Education of Children with speech and language communication disorder and Hearing Impaired
This covers the nature, classification, types, characteristics, effects and educational education of hearing impairments, including programming for hard of hearing and deaf, and hearing impaired children at
2 units

EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional Behaviour Disorder
This is a study of children who show signs of early emotional and behavioural problems. Patterns of behavioural disorder are taught and early intervention strategies are equally exposed. It includes special educational services for them. 2Units
EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills
The course teaches potentials for creativity, factors that support the skills, development of the skills among children. Tools for a wide range of thinking and creativity skills are taught. 2Units

EDF 324 Advocacy, Laws and Litigations in Special Education
The concepts of advocates for students with special needs, their litigations and negotiations for appropriate services for children with special needs are taught, equally, special education, laws, negotiation and litigations (National and international) are taught
2Units

EDF 329 Special Education Services
Deals in details will such services as education, health and social care, housing, jobs, careers, mobility and transportation. It also deals with training and advice for wholesome schooling and living for people with special needs. It also covers such issues as inclusive education for people with special needs. 2Units
EDF 331 Development of Enrichment Materials for Children with Special Needs
This course covers the concept of enrichment and materials that will enrich the learning and education of children with special needs. The student’s needs are taught the use of variety of hands on materials (modeling clay, small object) used to develop materials for enriched learning in sciences, technology, arts and mathematics 2Units

EDF 348 Educating Children with Speech and Language Disorders/ Hearing Impairment
This covers the nature, classification, types, characteristics, effects and educational education of hearing impairments, including programming for hard of hearing and deaf, and hearing impaired children at early age. This also is a study of speech and language development in children and a consideration of the disorders associated with childhood development; aphasia, anacrusis and emotional problems. Dyslexia (functional, structural and neurological origin). Intervention strategies are equally taught. 2 units

EDF 368 Educating Children with Intellectual Disability
This course covers the history, definitions, causes and characteristics of children with intellectual disability. Methods of classifying, diagnosing and treating intellectual disability. Educational materials to and there students are equally discussed.
2units

EDF 427 Counseling Families of Children with Special Needs
Introduction to the family, the family as a social system, family structure, function of feedback, parental care and its dimensions are taught, equally problems of parents with special needs children and the use of counselling into alleviate their crises are also emphasized.
2Units

EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for Children with Special Needs
This course discusses the vocational and rehabilitation services available to children with special needs. The importance of work is taught and other programmes deliberately planned to restore children with special needs and make them return to receive training for a worthy vocation and life. The procedure and techniques used in vocational planning, processes and vocational adjustments and rehabilitation services are taught
2Units

EDF 442 Educating Children with Learning Disability
This course covers definition of terms, concepts of identification, Assessment, and programming children with learning disabilities. The causes and intervention strategies are equally taught. 2Units

EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education
In this course information on early childhood development, and the value of childhood experiences and intervention programmes in cases of special need are taught It also discusses responsive personnel to serve young children with disabilities and their families. 2Units

EDF 446 Total Communication
This course covers a study of all the alternative methods of communication for the hearing impared. It will equally examine all forms of sign language and their adaptations. The use of total communication as a support of peoples speech, language and communication needs are taught. 2Units

EDF 448 Braille Writing
This course introduces the concept of Braille and how to write and read Braille materials. The use of slate and stylus are taught to create dots. Other recent electronic devices are equally taught. 2Units

PROPOSED FOUR YEAR STANDARD UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/IGBO STUDIES

Brief History of the Department
The Department started as Harden College of Education in January 1961, with 41 students for a two-year Diploma programme in Education. In the 1962 session, the Department enrolled 40 students for the Bachelor’s Degree (B.A and B.Sc.) in Education. The students combined two teaching subjects with prescribed courses in Pedagogy. The title of the degree, B.A. or B.Sc. depended on whether the candidate studied an Art or Science subject. In the 1981/82 academic session, the Department of Education was restructured into one Department and two sub-departments namely: Department of Educational Foundations and Sub-Department of Arts Education and Science Education, respectively. The Department of Educational Foundations initially had two options: The Principles and Method option and The Guidance and Counseling option.

         The Principles and Methods option died a natural death with the phasing out of Teacher Training Colleges.  Only the Guidance and Counselling option is offered. Special Education courses have been offered from inception as courses required by some students in the Faculty.  However, the current National Policy an Education’s emphasis on getting teachers trained to teach in an inclusive setting has therefore precipitated the need for the establishment of Special Education Programme in the Department 

Philosophy
The bachelor’s degree programme in Special Education is designed to reflect the inclusion of children with special needs in regular classrooms in Nigeria. Highly organized approaches and techniques are used for the delivery of the training, with emphasis on individualized-application-based learning. The unique needs and learning style of the individual learners are of great emphasis. The programme also takes cognizance of the fact that all individuals (disability not withstanding) are entitled to the provision of a free and appropriate public education in an inclusive set up. This is in line with the National Policy on Education that emphasizes the integration of the individual into a sound and effective citizen and equal educational opportunities for all citizens of the nation at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels both inside and outside school system.

Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
· Produce teachers who can implement the national objectives of special education;
· Produce sensitive, knowledgeable and dedicated teachers who are committed to excellence;
· Train effective teachers who are caring; and with a strong sense of sensitivity and positive attitude to practice in the field
· Train teachers who can employ appropriate assessment, methodologies, and exhibit proficiency in integrative technology and programming of students with special needs.
· produce teachers who can use assistive technology in assisting children learn to read and write to the best of their abilities
· Produce teachers who can also teach students microeconomic theories in solving economic problems.
· Teach children to appreciate other cultures, people of other ethnic groups.

Scope
The scope of the programme covers the major areas of special needs education and they include: Foundation Courses, teaching subjects in Economics.

General Entry Requirement
University Tertiary Matriculation Examination
Candidates who have satisfied the general university requirements for admission and who have passed any five teaching subjects at credit level in at least two sittings in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), or West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) or General Certificate in Education (GCE) or their equivalence are qualified to be admitted.

Direct entry (DE)
Graduates with at least a minimum of merit grade at the Nigerian Certificate on Education (NCE), Diploma Certificates in Education Music, Religion, Adult Education, Physical and Health Education, Social Science Education or Science Education are qualified to be admitted into a-three year degree programme.

Job Opportunities
Graduates of the department are qualified to teach as special educators as well as teachers of Economics at the pre-primary, primary and secondary schools. They can equally be employed in the ministry of education, special schools, social welfare establishments, orphanages and other similar institutions.

Stress Areas
· Foundation Courses 0
· Assessment and Programming 1
· Special Education Services 2
· Assistive Technology 3
· Tracking 4
· Practicum 8
· Project 9

All courses as will be required by the Economics Department

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/IGBO
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Course Code
Major Courses Course Title Units
EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education 1 2
Teaching Subjects
IGB 105 Advanced Composition & Comprehensive
in Igbo 1 2
IGB 181 Introduction to the Igbo People and their
Language 2
General Studies
GSP 101 The use of English 1 2
GSP 105 Natural Science I 2
GSP 111 The Use of Library and Study Skills 2
Required Ancillary
EDU 101 Introduction to Education 2
EDU 211 Educational Psychology I 2
Total 18

Second Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs as they
relate to Children with Special Needs
EDF 118 Assessment and Programming for Children
with Special Needs 2
EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with
Special Needs 2

Teaching Subjects
IGB 106 Advanced Composition & Comprehension in
Igbo II 2
IGB 182 The History of Igbo Speaking People and their
Neighbours 2

General Studies
GSP 102 The Use of English II 2
GSP 106 Natural Science II 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 202 Philosophy of Education 2
EDU 206 Sociology of Education 2
EDU 102 History of Education 2
Total 20

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/IGBO
SECOND YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II 2
EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional
Behaviour Disorder 2
EDF 245 Educating Children with Hearing Impairment 2
Teaching Subjects
IGB 211 Introduction to Igbo Oral Literature 2
IGB 212 Introduction to Igbo Written Literature 2
LIN 241 Introduction to Phonology 2
LIN 245 Introduction to Morphology 3
General Studies Courses
GSP 201 Issues in Peace and Conflict Resolution
GSP 207 Humanities 1 2
COS 101 Introduction to Computer Science Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 221 Curriculum Theories and Planning 2
Total 19

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses Title Units
EDU 224 Educational Technology 2
EDF 218 Behaviour Modification I 2
EDF 244 Educating Children with Visual
Impairment 2
EDF 248 Educating Children with Intellectual
Disability 2
Teaching Subjects
IGB 204 Igbo Phonology 1 2
IGB 212 Igbo Written literature 2
IGB 230 Elements of Igbo Culture 2
IGB 206 Igbo Morphology 2
General Course
GSP 202 Issues in Peace and Conflict Resolution 2
GSP 208 Humanities II 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDS 204 Environmental Education 2
Total 22

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/IGBO
THIRD YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction 3
EDU 325 Teaching Practice I (Practicum) 3
EDU 341 Research Methods, Statistics and Computer
Usage 3
EDF 329 Special Education Services 2
EDF 315 Psychological Testing and Counselling 2
EDF 331 Developing Enrichment Materials in teaching
Gifted, Talented and Creative children 2
Teaching Subjects
IGB 311 Form of Igbo Poetry 2
IGB 313 Form of Igbo Drama 2
IGB 331 Aspects of Igbo Culture 2
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 341 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Development 2
Total 23

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses
EDU 312 Educational Psychology II 2
EDF 318 Bahaviour Modification II 2
EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills 2
EDF 348 Educating Children with Speech and Language
Disorder/Hearing Impairment 2
EDF 324 Advocacy, Laws and Litigations in Special
Education 2
Teaching Subjects
IGB 304 Igbo Phonology 11 2
IGB 308 Igbo Syntax11 2
IGB 360 Introduction to Translation and Interpreting 2
LIN 322 Linguistics and Broadcasting 2
General Studies
COS 304 Computer Application 2
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 342 Business Development Management 2
Total 22

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/IGBO
FOURTH YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDU 411 Educational Psychology III 2
EDU 425 Teaching practice II (Practicum) 3
EDU 433 Classroom Organization and Management 2
EDF 427 Counselling Families of Children Special
Needs 2
EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for Children
with Special Needs. 2
EDF 433 Assistive in Special Education 2
Teaching Subjects
IGB 437 Igbo Socio political Institutions 2
IGB 413 Igbo Stylistics 3
IGB 443 Igbo Philosophy 3
Total 23

Second Semester
Course Code
Major courses
EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation 3
EDF 442 Educating Children with Learning Disability 2
EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education 2
EDF 446 Total communication 2
EDF 448 Braille Writing 2
Teaching Subjects
IGB 416 Contemporary Igbo Poetry 3
IGB 438 Igbo Culture and Globalization 3
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 490 Project 4
Total 21

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR B.ED PROGRAME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDU 101 Introduction to Education
This course deals with the introductory analysis of the roles of education in a society, and the roles some theories play in education; consideration of competing theories, with special reference to the characteristics of Nigerian society and their relevance to education; philosophic bases to Education.
2Units
EDU 103 History of Education
This course covers education in the western world; education in relation to social dynamics and statics; History of education in Nigeria; the role of voluntary agencies and the government; the development and place of European philosophy and method,
2Units

EDU 202 Philosophy of Education
This course discusses philosophy as an aid to solution of problems in education, critically examines and analyzes content and ideas within the educational field. It presents processes of clarification, justification, verification and criticism of concepts in education.
2Units
EDU 204 Environmental Education
The contents are: objectives of Environmental Education (EE), ecological foundations, concept of ecosystem, homeostasis of ecosystem, the energy, environment, population level, awareness of many aspects of environmental behaviors and problems, e.g. pollution, deforestation, overpopulation and under population, erosion, refuse disposal, toxic waste, drug usage and abuse. It also deals with cognitive processes: skills, problem solving, decision making, games and simulation, field work, action research, workshop materials, local, community/regional resources, values in Environmental Education; application of EE to various subjects; Curriculum development in EE.
2Units
EDU 205 Sociology of Education
The course contents are; the roles of formal education in relation to other social hierarchies and social mobility; Social and cultural characteristics of school population and the teaching profession; gender studies and issues.
2Units

EDU 211 Educational Psychology 1
This course deals with introduction to educational psychology, psychological foundations of education, the foundations of modem psychology, the broad areas of contemporary- psychology, major determinants of behavior, basic psychological processes and principles, psychology and education.
2Units
EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning
This entails examination of concepts of curriculum and curriculum planning in the light of education in Nigeria; nature scope, content and structure of curriculum are given attention. Also treated are the techniques, principles and. processes of national curriculum planning, The designs or patterns of curriculum are treated too.
2Uuits
EDU 224 Educational Technology
This course deals with the location, construction, and use of audio­visual materials and instructional materials of all kinds; practical experiences in building and using instructional resources of different ramifications, instructional designs and educational resources are presented.
2Units

EDU 312 Educational Psychology II
The contents are human growth and development; the major theories of human development, stages of development with emphasis on physical, motor, intellectual, language, social, emotional and moral dimensions of development; factors influencing the growth and development of the African child.
2units

EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction
In this course the following are taught Concept of curriculum implementation, and development; concepts of teaching and instruction; elements and techniques of instruction,; units of instruction, planning units of instruction, classes and domains of educational objectives; formulation of different categories of objectives; improving teaching and learning process-; use of learner’s general and unique background experiences; classroom .experimentation and action research; educational resources; types, production and improvisation, psychological principles in teaching and learning.
2Units

EDU 325 Teaching Practice/Practicum I
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They are also involved in case studies and studies of centres or community rehabilitation centres. 2Units

EDU 425 Teaching Practice/Practicum II
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They study the centres make recommendations for the improvement of the rehabilitation centres. 2Units

EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation
Types of educational and psychological tests. Introducing statistics, concepts,
objectives and essay type items. Test validity and reliability.
2Units

EDU 490 Project
Individual or group research work based on any problem of concern in education and ordinarily culminating in the presentation of a formal paper on the student’s selected area of problem.
4Units

EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education I
This course covers the definition, concepts and historical perspectives of special
education. It also deals with the pioneers of special education (National
and international).
It further takes a cursory look at the causes and prevention of disabilities
2Units

EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs as they relate to Special Education
This course covers the anatomy and chemistry of human organs as they affect special needs children. The ear, eye and tongue etc are taught to show exceptionality or deviation 2Units

EDF 118 Assessment and Programming of Children with Special Need
This course is an introduction to the concepts of assessment, evaluation and programmes for children with special needs. It dwells much on the identification and the processes of Identifying children with special needs and the development of IEP, IFSP. 2Units

EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with Special Needs
The course covers the various instructional strategies that are classified as for accommodations, curriculums, or academic or non academic strategies. The course introduces the mete cognitive approaches to teaching children considering their academic, behavioural, emotional, sensory or physical disabilities 2Units

EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II
This course covers in details the various disabilities and their categories, need for early identification and prevention of various disabilities. 2Units

EDF 244 Educating Children with Visual Impairment
The course covers the concepts definitions and causes of blindness and partial sightedness, vision, screening. The psychological effect and educational implications and introduction to Braille are taught 2Units
EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional Behaviour Disorder
This is a study of children who show signs of early emotional and behavioural problems. Patterns of behavioural disorder are taught and early intervention strategies are equally exposed. It includes special educational services for them. 2Units

EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills
The course teaches potentials for creativity, factors that support the skills, development of the skills among children. Tools for a wide range of thinking and creativity skills are taught. 2Units

EDF 324 Advocacy, Laws and Litigations in Special Education
The concepts of advocates for students with special needs, their litigations and negotiations for appropriate services for children with special needs are taught, equally, special education, laws, negotiation and litigations (National and international) are taught
2Units
EDF 329 Special Education Services
Deals in details will such services as education, health and social care, housing, jobs, careers, mobility and transportation. It also deals with training and advice for wholesome schooling and living for people with special needs. It also covers such issues as inclusive education for people with special needs. 2Units
EDF 331 Developing Enrichment Materials for teaching gifted, talented and creative Children.
This course covers programming for the gifted, talented and creative children and the concept of enrichment and materials that will enrich the learning and education of gifted, talented and creative children. The student’s needs are taught the use of variety of hands on materials (modeling clay, small object) used to develop materials for enriched learning in sciences, technology, arts and mathematics 2Units
EDF 336 Assistive Technology for Children with Special Needs I
The course covers the various tools and technologies used in teaching children with special needs. These tools and technologies covers the small one like hearing and teletype writer to include the recent scientific discovers in special education. This course introduces the concepts, types, processes and uses of assistive
technology in working with children with special needs. It also includes the adaptive and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities. 2Units

EDF 348 Educating Children with Speech and Language Disorders /Children with Hearing Impairment
This covers the nature, classification, types, characteristics, effects and educational education of hearing impairments, including programming for hard of hearing and deaf, and hearing impaired children at an early age.

This is a study of speech and language development in children and a consideration of the disorders associated with childhood development; aphasia, anacrusis and emotional problems. Dyslexia (functional, structural and neurological origin). Intervention strategies are equally taught. 2 units

EDF 368 Educating Children with Intellectual Disability
This course covers the history, definitions, causes and characteristics of children with intellectual disability. Methods of classifying, diagnosing and treating intellectual disability. Educational materials to and there students are equally discussed.
2 units
EDF 427 Counseling Families of Children with Special Needs
Introduction to the family, the family as a social system, family structure, function of feedback, parental care and its dimensions are taught, equally problems of parents with special needs children and the use of counselling into alleviate their crises are also emphasized.
2Units

EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for Children with Special Needs
This course discusses the vocational and rehabilitation services available to children with special needs. The importance of work is taught and other programmes deliberately planned to restore children with special needs and make them return to receive training for a worthy vocation and life. The procedure and techniques used in vocational planning, processes and vocational adjustments and rehabilitation services are taught
2Units

EDF 442 Educating Children with Learning Disability
This course covers definition of terms, concepts of identification, Assessment, and programming children with learning disabilities. The causes and intervention strategies are equally taught. 2Units

EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education
In this course information on early childhood development, and the value of childhood experiences and intervention programmes in cases of special need are taught It also discusses responsive personnel to serve young children with disabilities and their families. 2Units

EDF 446 Total Communication
This course covers a study of all the alternative methods of communication for the hearing impared. It will equally examine all forms of sign language and their adaptations. The use of total communication as a support of peoples speech, language and communication needs are taught. 2Units
EDF 448 Braille Writing
This course introduces the concept of Braille and how to write and read Braille materials. The use of slate and stylus are taught to create dots. Other recent electronic devices are equally taught. 2Units

PROPOSED FOUR YEAR STANDARD UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/SOCIAL STUDIES

Brief History of the Department
The Department started as Harden College of Education in January 1961, with 41 students for a two-year Diploma programme in Education. In the 1962 session, the department enrolled 40 students for the Bachelor’s Degree (B.A and B.Sc.) in Education. The students combined two teaching subjects with prescribed courses in Pedagogy. The title of the degree, B.A. or B.Sc. depended on whether the candidate studied an Art or Science subject. In the 1981/82 academic session, the Department of Education was restructured into one Department and two sub-departments namely: Department of Educational Foundations and Sub-Department of Arts Education and Science Education, respectively. The Department of Educational Foundations initially had two options: The Principles and Method option and The Guidance and Counseling option.

         The Principles and Methods option died a natural death with the phasing out of Teacher Training Colleges.  Only the Guidance and Counselling option is offered. Special Education courses, have been offered from inception as courses required by some students in the faculty.  However, the current National policy an Education’s emphasis on getting teachers trained to teach in an inclusive setting has therefore precipitated the need for the establishment of Special Education Programme in the department. 

Philosophy
The bachelor’s degree programme in Special Education is designed to reflect the inclusion of children with special needs in regular classrooms in Nigeria. Highly organized approaches and techniques are used for the delivery of the training, with emphasis on individualized-application-based learning. The unique needs and learning style of the individual learners are of great emphasis. The programme also takes cognizance of the fact that all individuals (disability not withstanding) are entitled to the provision of a free and appropriate public education in an inclusive set up. This is in line with the National Policy on Education that emphasizes the integration of the individual into a sound and effective citizen and equal educational opportunities for all citizens of the nation at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels both inside and outside school system.

Objectives
The objectives of the programme are to:
· Produce teachers who can implement the national objectives of special education;
· Produce sensitive, knowledgeable and dedicated teachers who are committed to excellence;
· Train effective teachers who are caring; and with a strong sense of sensitivity and positive attitude to practice in the field
· Train teachers who can employ appropriate assessment, methodologies, and exhibit proficiency in integrative technology and programming of students with special needs.
· produce teachers who can use assistive technology in assisting children learn to read and write to the best of their abilities.
· Train teachers who can teach the Structural Characteristics of Man’s Place and the Nigeria social life and culture.

Scope
The scope of the programme covers the major areas of special needs education and they include: Foundation Courses, teaching subjects in Social Studies.

General Entry Requirement
University Tertiary Matriculation Examination
Candidates who have satisfied the general university requirements for admission and who have passed any five teaching subjects at credit level in at least two sittings in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), or West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) or General Certificate in Education (GCE) or their equivalence are qualified to be admitted.

Direct entry (DE)
Graduates with at least a minimum of merit grade at the Nigerian Certificate on Education (NCE), Diploma Certificates in Education Music, Religion, Adult Education, Physical and Health Education, Social Science Education or Science Education are qualified to be admitted into a-three year degree programme.

Job Opportunities
Graduates of the department are qualified to teach as special educators as well as teachers of Social Studies at the pre-primary, primary and secondary schools. They can equally be employed in the ministry of education, special schools, social welfare establishments, orphanages and other similar institutions.

Stress Areas
· Foundation Courses 0
· Assessment and Programming 1
· Special Education Services 2
· Assistive Technology 3
· Tracking 4
· Practicum 8
· Project 9

All courses as will be required by the Social Studies Department

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/SOCIAL STUDIES
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Course Code
Major Course Course Title Units
EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education 1 2
Teaching Subjects
SSE 100 Elements of Social Studies 3
General Studies Courses
GSP 101 The use of English 1 2
GSP 105 Natural Science 1 2
Required Ancillary courses
EDU 101 Introduction to Education 2
EDU 211 Educational psychology I 2
GSP 111 The Use of Library and Study Skills 2
Total 15

Second Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs
as they relate to Children with Special Needs 2
EDF 118 Assessment and Programming for Children
with Special Needs 1 2
EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with
Special Needs 2
Teaching Subjects
SSE 101 Structural Characteristics of Man’s Place 2
SSE 102 Introduction to Nigeria Social life
and Culture 3
SSE 112 Community life and Development 3
Genera Studies Courses
GSP 102 The use of English II 2
GSP 106 Natural Science II
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 202 Philosophy of Education 2
EDU 206 Sociology of Education 2
EDU 102 History of Education 2

Total 22

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/SOCIAL STUDIES
SECOND YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II 2
EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional
Behavioural Disorder 2
EDF 245 Educating Children with Hearing Impairment 2
Teaching Subjects
SSE 201 Study of Matter and Space 3
SSE 202 Social Interaction in Nigeria 3
SSE 203 Social Studies Education and Nation
Building 3
General Studies Courses
GSP 201 Issues in and Theories of Peace and Conflict
Resolution I 2
GSP 207 Humanities 1 2
COS 101 Introduction to computer Science 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDU 221 Curriculum Theories and Planning 3
Total 24

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses Title Units
EDU 224 Educational Technology 2
EDF 218 Behaviour Modification I 2
EDF 244 Educating Children with
Visual Impairment 2
EDF 248 Educating Children with Intellectual
Disability 2
Teaching Subjects
SSE 204 Nigerian Socio-Political Institutions 2
SSE 205 Socio- Economic Structure of Nigeria 2
General Studies
GSP 208 Humanities II 2
GSP 202 Basic concept and Theories of Peace and Conflict
Resolution II 2
Required Ancillary Courses
EDS 204 Environmental Education 2
Total 18

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/SOCIAL STUDIES
THIRD YEAR

First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDF 327 Assessment and Programming for Children with special needs 2
EDU 325 Teaching Practice I (Practicum) 3
EDU 341 Research Methods, Statistics and Computer
Usage 3
EDU 315 Psychological Testing and Counselling 2
EDF 335 Developing enrichment Materials for teaching
Gifted, Talented and Creative children 2
EDF 329 Special Education Services 2
Teaching Subjects
SSE 305 Finance Financial Institutes in Nigeria 3
SSE 306 Nigerian Cultural Patterns and
historial origins 3
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 341 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2
Total 21

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Courses
EDU 312 Educational Psychology II 2

EDF 324 Advocacy Laws and Litigations in 2 Special Education
EDF 348 Educating Children Speech, Language
Communication and Hearing Disorder 2
EDU 322 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction 3
EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills 2
Teaching Subjects
SSE 301 Study of Event in space 3
SSE 303 Social Studies Education and Theories of
Nation Building 2
Required Ancillary Courses
CED 342 Business Development Management 2
General Studies
COS 304 Computer Application 2
Total 23

FOUR YEAR B. ED PROGRAMME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/SOCIAL STUDIES
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester
Course Code Title Units
Major Courses
EDU 411 Educational psychology III 2
EDU 425 Teaching practice II (Practicum) 3
EDU 433 Classroom Organization and Management 2
EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for Children 2
with Special Needs. 2
EDF 433 Assistive Technology in Special Education 2
EDF 427 Counselling Families of Children with Special
Needs 2
Teaching Subjects
SSE 401 Study of Ideas in Space 3
SSE 403 Social Studies Education Problems &
Prospects of Nation Building 3
Total 21

Second Semester
Course Code
Major Course
EDU 442 Measurement and Evaluation 3
EDF 442 Educating children with Learning Disability 2
EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education 2
EDF 446 Total Communication 2
EDF 448 Braille Writing 2
Teaching Subjects
SSE 411 Contemporary World Issues 3
Required Ancillary
EDU 490 Project 4

Total 18

COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR B.ED PROGRAME IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

EDU 101 Introduction to Education
This course deals with the introductory analysis of the roles of education in a society, and the roles some theories play in education; consideration of competing theories, with special reference to the characteristics of Nigerian society and their relevance to education; philosophic bases to Education.
2Units
EDU 103 History of Education
This course covers education in the western world; education in relation to social dynamics and statics; History of education in Nigeria; the role of voluntary agencies and the government; the development and place of European philosophy and method,
2Units

EDU 202 Philosophy of Education
This course discusses philosophy as an aid to solution of problems in education, critically examines and analyzes content and ideas within the educational field. It presents processes of clarification, justification, verification and criticism of concepts in education.
2Units
EDU 204 Environmental Education
The contents are: objectives of Environmental Education (EE), ecological foundations, concept of ecosystem, homeostasis of ecosystem, the energy, environment, population level, awareness of many aspects of environmental behaviors and problems, e.g. pollution, deforestation, overpopulation and under population, erosion, refuse disposal, toxic waste, drug usage and abuse. It also deals with cognitive processes: skills, problem solving, decision making, games and simulation, field work, action research, workshop materials, local, community/regional resources, values in Environmental Education; application of EE to various subjects; Curriculum development in EE.
2Units
EDU 205 Sociology of Education
The course contents are; the roles of formal education in relation to other social hierarchies and social mobility; Social and cultural characteristics of school population and the teaching profession; gender studies and issues.
2Units

EDU 211 Educational Psychology 1
This course deals with introduction to educational psychology, psychological foundations of education, the foundations of modem psychology, the broad areas of contemporary- psychology, major determinants of behavior, basic psychological processes and principles, psychology and education.
2Units
EDU 221 Curriculum Theory and Planning
This entails examination of concepts of curriculum and curriculum planning in the light of education in Nigeria; nature scope, content and structure of curriculum are given attention. Also treated are the techniques, principles and. processes of national curriculum planning, The designs or patterns of curriculum are treated too.
2Uuits
EDU 224 Educational Technology
This course deals with the location, construction, and use of audio­visual materials and instructional materials of all kinds; practical experiences in building and using instructional resources of different ramifications, instructional designs and educational resources are presented.
2Units

EDU 312 Educational Psychology II
The contents are human growth and development; the major theories of human development, stages of development with emphasis on physical, motor, intellectual, language, social, emotional and moral dimensions of development; factors influencing the growth and development of the African child.
2units

EDU 321 Curriculum Implementation and Instruction
In this course the following are taught Concept of curriculum implementation, and development; concepts of teaching and instruction; elements and techniques of instruction,; units of instruction, planning units of instruction, classes and domains of educational objectives; formulation of different categories of objectives; improving teaching and learning process-; use of learner’s general and unique background experiences; classroom .experimentation and action research; educational resources; types, production and improvisation, psychological principles in teaching and learning.
2Units

EDU 325 Teaching Practice/Practicum I
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They are also involved in case studies and studies of centres or community rehabilitation centres. 2Units

EDU 425 Teaching Practice/Practicum II
Students are exposed to special schools where they observe and participate in using different methods and strategies in assessing and programming children with various disabilities. They study the centres make recommendations for the improvement of the rehabilitation centres. 2Units

EDU 441 Measurement and Evaluation
Types of educational and psychological tests. Introducing statistics, concepts,
objectives and essay type items. Test validity and reliability.
2Units

EDU 490 Project
Individual or group research work based on any problem of concern in education and ordinarily culminating in the presentation of a formal paper on the student’s selected area of problem.
4Units

EDF 103 Introduction to Special Education I
This course covers the definition, concepts and historical perspectives of special
education. It also deals with the pioneers of special education (National
and international).
It further takes a cursory look at the causes and prevention of disabilities
2Units

EDF 106 Anatomy and Physiology of Sensory Organs as they relate to Special Education
This course covers the anatomy and chemistry of human organs as they affect special needs children. The ear, eye and tongue etc are taught to show exceptionality or deviation 2Units

EDF 118 Assessment and Programming of Children with Special Needs
This course is an introduction to the concepts of assessment, evaluation and programmes for children with special needs. It dwells much on the identification and the processes of Identifying children with special needs and the development of IEP, IFSP. 2Units

EDF 120 Strategies for Teaching Children with Special Needs
The course covers the various instructional strategies that are classified as for accommodations, curriculums, or academic or non academic strategies. The course introduces the mete cognitive approaches to teaching children considering their academic, behavioural, emotional, sensory or physical disabilities 2Units

EDF 126 Assistive Technology for Children with Special Needs
The course covers the various tools and technologies used in teaching children with special needs. These tools and technologies covers the small one like hearing and teletype writer to include the recent scientific discovers in special education. This course introduces the concepts, types, processes and uses of assistive
technology in working with children with special needs. It also includes the adaptive and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities. 2Units

EDF 227 Introduction to Special Education II
This course covers in details the various disabilities and their categories, need for early identification and prevention of various disabilities. 2Units
EDF 244 Educating Children with Visual Impairment
The course covers the concepts definitions and causes of blindness and partial sightedness, vision, screening. The psychological effect and educational implications and introduction to Braille are taught 2Units
EDF 247 Educating Children with Emotional Behaviour Disorder
This is a study of children who show signs of early emotional and behavioural problems. Patterns of behavioural disorder are taught and early intervention strategies are equally exposed. It includes special educational services for them. 2Units
EDF 316 Creativity and Thinking Skills
The course teaches potentials for creativity, factors that support the skills, development of the skills among children. Tools for a wide range of thinking and creativity skills are taught. 2Units
EDF 324 Advocacy, Laws and Litigations in Special Education
The concepts of advocates for students with special needs, their litigations and negotiations for appropriate services for children with special needs are taught, equally, special education, laws, negotiation and litigations (National and international) are taught
2Units

EDF 329 Special Education Services
Deals in details will such services as education, health and social care, housing, jobs, careers, mobility and transportation. It also deals with training and advice for wholesome schooling and living for people with special needs. It also covers such issues as inclusive education for people with special needs. 2Units

EDF 331 Developing Enrichment Materials for teaching gifted, talented and creative children
This course covers the concept of enrichment and materials that will enrich the learning and education of children with special needs. The student’s needs are taught the use of variety of hands on materials (modeling clay, small object) used to develop materials for enriched learning in sciences, technology, arts and mathematics 2Units

EDF 348 Educating Children with Speech and Language Disorders/ Hearing Impairment
This covers the nature, classification, types, characteristics, effects and educational education of hearing impairments, including programming for hard of hearing and deaf, and hearing impaired children at an early age. This is a study of speech and language development in children and a consideration of the disorders associated with childhood development; aphasia, anacrusis and emotional problems. Dyslexia (functional, structural and neurological origin). Intervention strategies are equally taught. 2 units

EDF 368 Educating Children with Intellectual Disability
This course covers the history, definitions, causes and characteristics of children with intellectual disability. Methods of classifying, diagnosing and treating intellectual disability. Educational materials to and there students are equally discussed.
2 units

EDF 427 Counseling Families of Children with Special Needs
Introduction to the family, the family as a social system, family structure, function of feedback, parental care and its dimensions are taught, equally problems of parents with special needs children and the use of counselling into alleviate their crises are also emphasized.
2Units

EDF 429 Vocational and Rehabilitation for Children with Special Needs
This course discusses the vocational and rehabilitation services available to children with special needs. The importance of work is taught and other programmes deliberately planned to restore children with special needs and make them return to receive training for a worthy vocation and life. The procedure and techniques used in vocational planning, processes and vocational adjustments and rehabilitation services are taught
2Units

EDF 442 Educating Children with Learning Disability
This course covers definition of terms, concepts of identification, Assessment, and programming children with learning disabilities. The causes and intervention strategies are equally taught. 2Units

EDF 444 Early Childhood Special Education
In this course information on early childhood development, and the value of childhood experiences and intervention programmes in cases of special need are taught It also discusses responsive personnel to serve young children with disabilities and their families. 2Units

EDF 446 Total Communication
This course covers a study of all the alternative methods of communication for the hearing impared. It will equally examine all forms of sign language and their adaptations. The use of total communication as a support of peoples speech, language and communication needs are taught. 2Units
EDF 448 Braille Writing
This course introduces the concept of Braille and how to write and read Braille materials. The use of slate and stylus are taught to create dots. Other recent electronic devices are equally taught. 2Units