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The document outlines the course EDF 111: Introduction to Education 1 at Kibabii University, detailing its purpose, objectives, and content structure. It covers various educational theories, the role of education in socialization and development, and the significance of African Indigenous Education. Assessment methods include CATs, projects, and final examinations, with a total of 100% for course evaluation.

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Edf 111 Course Outline 2024

The document outlines the course EDF 111: Introduction to Education 1 at Kibabii University, detailing its purpose, objectives, and content structure. It covers various educational theories, the role of education in socialization and development, and the significance of African Indigenous Education. Assessment methods include CATs, projects, and final examinations, with a total of 100% for course evaluation.

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KIBABII UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONALFOUNDATION, PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 2023/2024

COURSE CODE: EDF 111, COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION 1

Contact hours: 42 Course Lecturer: Dr Kipkenei Contact: 0721 572 692

Purpose of the course: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic concepts and issues in
Education. It examines the meaning of education as well as the relationship between it and other social sciences

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course the leaner should be able to:

(i) State and explain elements and types of education


(ii) Explain the theories of education
(iii) Evaluate the theories and practice of African Indigenous Education
(iv) Define socialization and explain the role of socialization
(v) Discuss the role of education in social stratification

Mode of delivery: Lectures, tutorials and class presentations

Assessment

1. CATs 15%
2. Project /activity 15%
3. Final examinations 70%
4. Total 100%

COURSE CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Meaning of education
1.2 Purpose of education
1.3 Types of education
i) Formal
ii) Non-formal
iii) Informal
2. INTRODUCTION TO THEORIES OF EDUCATION
2.1 Functionalism theory
2.2 Liberal/ Neo-Marxist theory
2.3 Marxist theory
2.4 De-Schoolers
2.5 Implication of the theories to education
3. THEORY AND PRACTICE OF AFRICAN INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
3.1 Concept of African Indigenous education
3.2 Aims of African Indigenous education
3.3 Content of African Indigenous Education
3.4 Methods used in African Indigenous Education
3.5 Importance of African Indigenous Education
3.6 Characteristics of African Indigenous Education
3.7 Strength of African Indigenous Education
3.8 Limitations of African Indigenous Education
4 EDUCATION AND SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS
4.1 Family
4.2 Religion
4.3 Government
4.4 Mass Media
5 SCHOOL AS AN AGENT OF SOCIALIZATION
5.1 Meaning of socialization
5.2 Role of socialization
5.3 School as a socializing agent
6 EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT
6.1 The role of Education in national development
6.2 Challenges of Education in National development
6.3 Indicators of national development
7 EDUCATION AND CITIZENSHIP
7.1 Approaches to citizenship
7.2 The perceptual approach
7.3 The exemplary approach
7.4 The experiential approach
8 DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
8.1 Early childhood development education
8.2 Role of early childhood in the development of education
9 VISION 2030 FOR EDUCATION IN KENYA
9.1 Objectives of vision 2030 for education in Kenya
9.2 Strategies used by education sector to achieve vision 2030

ASSESSMENT

Mode of delivery of content: Lecture, tutorials, group discussions online presentation and class presentations

Course assessment:

1st CAT 15%

2nd CAT 15%

Final examination 70%

Total 100%
References

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Assa O. (1982), A History of Africa 1855-1914, Nairobi, EAEP Ltd. Lugumba


S.M.E & Ssekamwa J. C. (2002), A History of Education in East

Africa. Kampala. Fountain Publishers

Ocitti J. P. (1993), An introduction to indigenous Education in East Africa-A supplement


to Adult Education and Development No 42, School of Educa- tion, Makerere
University

Otiende J.E.,Wamaliu, S. P. & Karugu, A. M. (1992), Education and develop- ment in


Kenya. Nairobi: Oxford University Press.

Rusk R. R. & Scotland James (1985), Doctrines of the Great Educator, Lon- don:
Mac Millan

Sifuna D. N. (1990), Development of Education in Africa: The Kenyan expe- rience.


Nairobi, Initiative Publishers

Sorobea N. B. (1987), Indigenous Education in East Africa-The Present and the

Future. Kampala; Professors World Peace Academy of Uganda

Ssekamwa J. C. (1997), History and Development of education in Uganda, Kampala:


Fountain Publishers

UNICEF (1999), The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF UNESCO
(2000), The Dakar framework for action: Education for all, Paris:

UNESCO

Wandira A. J (1971), Indigenous Education in Uganda: A study of the Prac- tice and
Purpose of indigenous education in Uganda. Kampala: Makerere University Press

Ozigi A. and Canham P. (1995), An Introduction to the Foundations of Educa- tion.


Macmillan. London.

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