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Average Mean or Arithmetic Mean

        (a) Define A. Mean B. Median C. Mode D. Standard deviation. (b) Find the mean and mode of the following set of data A. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18 B. 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16 . 2, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5,7,7,7,9    

Critical Examination of Realism as a Philosophy of Education

  Realism is one of the oldest traditional schools of thought in philosophy of education. It has its origin in the writings of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, John Locke, David Hume and George Berkeley. Realists argue that things in the world exist independent of the human mind. They contend that the world is basically materialistic in

Sources, Types and Values of Instructional Materials in Social Studies

  SOURCE, TYPES AND VALUES OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES INTRODUCTION The resources employed to facilitate effective teaching-learning process are referred to as instructional materials. They are information carriers designed specifically to fulfil objectives in a teaching-learning situation (Akan, 1988). Therefore, in the teaching and learning of Social Studies, many of these

PDE 717 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

NATIONAL TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE KADUNA POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION IN AFFILIATION WITH UDUS, UNIMAID, UNILORIN, UNIZIK AND UNIPORT Second Semester Examination PDE-02-21 Time: 2 Hours INSTRUCTIONS: a. This is a Two Credit Unit Course. b. Answer FOUR questions only. c. All questions carry equal marks. PDE 717 EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.   1. With sufficient points, distinguish

Explain briefly the essential features of micro-teaching Subject Methods (Social Studies) PDE 715

Explain briefly the essential features of micro-teaching Micro-teaching is a training method for future teachers where they practice teaching skills in a small, controlled setting. Essential features of micro-teaching include skills demonstration, practice, feedback, and the use of models for teaching. Let’s choose the topic “Cultural Diversity” from the junior secondary school social studies program.

Comparing and Ordering Numbers Improvement on Counting and Reading Skills Mathematics Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Class: Primary 1 Subject: Mathematics Topic: Comparing and Ordering Numbers (Improvement on Counting and Reading Skills) Sub-topic: Counting from 41 to 50, Comparing Numbers with <, >, and = Signs Time: 45 minutes Duration: One class period Day: Week 6 Reference Book(s): Primary 1 Mathematics Textbook Instructional Materials: Number cards (41 to 50) Whiteboard and

What is the difference between Syllabus and Scheme of Work?

What is the difference between Syllabus and Scheme of Work? Syllabus refers to a list of topics or collection of outline of what pupils should s in a given year or specified period of teaching. It is a brief outline of the ground to be covered in course of lectures or lesson. The scheme of

Curriculum development principles

      Sociological Issues: Cultural Relevance: Societal values, beliefs, and cultural norms play a significant role in curriculum development. The curriculum must be culturally relevant to ensure that students can relate to and engage with the content. Socialization: As mentioned, schools are agents of socialization. Curriculum developers must consider how the curriculum can help

Impact of Educational Philosophies on Curriculum Development

Explain the ways the following Philosophical thoughts influence curriculum development. Each of these philosophical thoughts has a distinct influence on curriculum development: 1. Idealism: Idealism places a strong emphasis on values and the inherent goodness of children. In curriculum development, this philosophy would prioritize moral and ethical education. The curriculum would aim to nurture students’