- Department of Arts and Social Sciences |Faculty of Education
The traditional method of teaching is gradually giving way to new innovations and techniques whereby the teacher present lessons alongside different forms of media, materials and equipment. There is therefore the need to produce teachers that are competent both in the operation, maintenance as well as production of these media. This programme attempts to train teachers in those areas for better delivery using suitable methodologies.
The M. Ed Educational Technology degree programme is aimed at producing, upgrading and updating the competencies and skills of candidates as well as meeting the requirements of the National policy on Education in terms of teacher Education.
The following are the specific objectives of the programme:
To provide teachers with intellectual as well as professional backgrounds adequate for the tasks and assignment in a technologically changing environment.
To meet the high demand for qualified and professionally trained teachers in the technology of teaching and learning in various subjects.
The following shall qualify for admission into the Master of Education degree programme in Educational Technology:
Graduates of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria or other recognized institutions who have obtained a B. Ed, B. A. Ed, B. Sc Ed or degrees of not less than Second Class lower.
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the one' listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
In addition to (1) and (2) above, a candidate must satisfy the university's requirements for matriculation.
The programme will run on full-time basis. Students shall be required to conduct their programme through course work and research.
The duration of study shall be a minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum of 48 calendar months for full-time and a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 72 calendar months.
Holders of Masters of Education degree in Educational Technology have opportunities in educational institutions, research centres, educational programme design, curriculum implementation etc.
Students can specialize in the following areas:
Instructional Design
Education Media Production
Instructional Materials Design
Computer Assisted Teaching/Learning Packages
Instructional Resource Management
The need to produce high level manpower in Educational Technology cannot be over emphasized. This is because the challenges that Information and Communication Technology has brought into teaching and learning are so enormous that teacher preparation has to be strengthened and regenerated to make them cope with those challenges. The possession of nigh level knowledge in Educational Technology is a step in this direction. This programme therefore is designed with a view of producing professionals in the field that can guide, inspire, upgrade and direct others towards professionalism in the area of Educational Technology.
The following are the specific objectives of the programme:
To provide further educational training for teachers, researchers and supervisors in all educational settings.
To equip students with appropriate techniques to solve problems affecting education through the use and production of technological and instructional materials.
To expose students to the interrelatedness of instructional technology to other aspects of national development.
To equip students with appropriate psychological skills needed for guidance and counselling in and out of the educational system.
The following shall qualify for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy degree programme in Educational Technology:
Graduates of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria or other recognized institutions who have obtained a Masters Degree in Educational Technology with a GPA of not less than 4.0 on a 5 point scale or not less than 3.0 on a 4 point scale.
Candidates who hold qualifications other than the one' listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
Graduates of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria who has been upgraded to PhD through Master of Philosophy Programme.
In addition to (1), (2) and (3) above, a candidate must satisfy the university 's requirements for matriculation.
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