School of Education

Education in its broadest sense provides the backdrop against which development acquired its meaning Nigerian governments are not oblivious of this critical need for balanced and sustainable human and national development. Hence, the position which is clearly articulated in the National Policy on Education, that any existing contradictions, ambiguities, and lack of uniformity in educational practice in the different parts of the Federal should be removed to facilitate an even orderly development of the country. The Nigeria of our collective dream is one that is free and democratic, just and egalitarian, united, strong and self-reliant; with a great and dynamic economy, and above all, a land full of bright opportunities for all the citizens. These national goals also underlie the philosophical ideals of Nigerian education, of which Teacher Education is one concrete manifestation.

By the end of the NCE programmes, the students should be able to:

1. Discuss intelligently the main ideas that have affected and still affect the development and practice of education generally, and in Nigeria in particular.
2. Examine the main psychological, health and socio-economic factors that may help or hinder a child’s educational performance.
3. Study learners appropriately to determine the most effective ways of relating to them to ensure their maximum achievement.
4. Professionally combine use of conventional and 1CT or other innovational instructional/learning strategies in generating, and imparting knowledge, attitudes and skills at Basic Education level.
5. Develop, select, and effectively use appropriate curriculum processes, teaching strategies, instructional materials and methods for maximum learner achievement.
6. Broaden their intellectual perspective through the General Studies Education programme for Basic Education.
7. Demonstrate desirable attributes in moral and character development
8. Discuss intelligently major issues affecting teacher education and the teaching profession in Nigeria.
9. Identify major problems of education in Nigeria, and their corresponding solutions.
10. Demonstrate proficiency in measuring and evaluating learning outcomes, as well as in carrying out appropriate research on educational problems in Nigeria particularly at Basic Education level.

Requirements into three years N.C.E Programme are as per the National Commission for Colleges of Education guideline which are as follow:

1. A Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC), NECO/WAEC/NABTEB or GCE O’ level with credits in five subjects including English language and Mathematics. Two of the credits must be obtained in the courses the candidate wishes to offer.
2. A Grade ll Teachers’ Certificate (TC II) with credits in five subjects, two of which must be relevant to the course the candidate wishes to offer.
3. All candidates wishing to be considered for admission must enroll for and pass the selection examination organized by an accredited body such as JAMB.
4. Successful candidates in the Pre-N.C.E final examinations who obtain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 1.5 shall qualify to be admitted into the N.C.E programme.