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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
Science
Education Department came into existence in September, 1998. Prior to
this period, Science Education had been taught in this University as a
Programme under the Technology Education Department since 1990/91 academic
session. With this development on ground, it did graduate science teachers
of various disciplines of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and
Statistics Education .
DEPARTMENTAL PHILOSOPHY
The
relevance of any educational Programme is seen when it meets the needs
of the society. The Philosophy has therefore guided the design and development
of science education programmes in the Federal University of Technology,
Yola. In each of the areas of specialisation mounted in this Department
namely:- Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geography and Statistics
Education, attention is focused on providing specific skills to science
teacher who would impart same to their students in respective schools.
Both its undergraduate and Post graduate programmes are designed to prepare
recipients to be professionally competent, and to posses requisite knowledge,
skills and desirable work attitudes in secondary and tertiary educational
institutions.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. NCE with distinction, credit or merit in the major, plus at least 4
credits in the SSCE (WASC or GCE “O” Level) in relevant subjects; or Grade
II Teachers’ Certificate with a minimum of merit grade in at least 4 relevant
subjects.
2. GCE “A” level or its equivalent in two relevant subjects, plus 4 credits
in the relevant “O” level subjects.
3. UME: A satisfactory level of performance in the UME plus 5 credits
in not more than two sittings in the SSCE or its equivalent.
DURATION OF
STUDY
The direct Entry programme last for four (4) academic sessions, while
students admitted through the UME spend five (5) academic sessions to
graduate. Please refer to programme structure above.
DEGREE AWARDED
Bachelor of Technology.
B .Tech Ed (Hons)Physics/Biology/Chemistry/Mathematics/Statistics Geography
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STAFF
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Name |
Qualification |
Rank/Status |
Remark |
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1. |
Dr.
(Mrs.)
J. M. Ndagana |
Ph.
D. |
Assoc. Professor |
Head
of Dept. |
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2. |
Prof.
(Mrs.)
R. E. Uyanga |
Ph.
D. |
Professor |
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3. |
Dr.
I. A. Ochepa |
Ph.
D. |
Assoc. Professor |
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4. |
Dr.
Richard E. Bongi |
Ph.
D. |
Snr. Lecturer |
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5. |
Mrs.
Fatima Moh'd Joda |
B.Tech. M. Sc. |
Lecturer I |
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6. |
B.
Gayus |
M. Sc. (Ed.) |
Snr. Lecturer |
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7. |
Dr. A.
S. Mohammed |
B.Sc. M.A. Ph.D |
Snr. Lecturer |
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8. |
Mr.
Okwujiako richard O. |
B.Ed. M.Ed. |
Lecturer
I |
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9. |
Mr.
V.S.T Vingon |
M.
Sc. |
Lecturer
II |
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10. |
Mr.
V.S.T Vingon |
M.
Sc. |
Lecturer
II |
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11. |
Mr.
John Sakiyo |
B.Ed. M.Ed. |
Lecturer
II |
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12. |
Mr.
Sofeme R. Jebson |
B.Ed. M.Ed. |
Lecturer
II |
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13. |
Mal. Anaf
Suleiman Yahya |
B.
Ed. |
Asst.
Lect. |
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14. |
Mr.
Kolawole Mudasiru |
B.
Ed. M.Tech |
Asst.
Lect. |
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15. |
Mal.
Abdullahi Shuaibu |
B.
Sc. (Ed.) |
Grad. Asst. |
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16. |
Mal.
Musa M. Ahmed |
B.
Tech. (Ed.) |
Grad. Asst. |
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17. |
Mal.
Abbas Bashir Umar |
B.
Tech. (Ed.) |
Grad. Asst. |
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Teaching and Research Facilities Available in
the Department
The Department has the Head of Departments' office , a general office,
and other offices for staff accommodation. Additionally, there are other
facilities like a functional computer set, manual typewriter, office cabinets,
furniture, and other equipment for teaching and research.
POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The
Department runs Postgraduate Programmes as follows:-
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Education
(ii) M. Ed Educational management.
(iii) M.Tech. (Ed.) Chemistry, Biology and Geography Education
(iv) Ph.D Educational Management
(v) Ph.D Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths Education
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COURSE
OUTLINE
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RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND JOURNALS OF THE
DEPARTMENT
The Department is involved in Science Education research. It also participates
in teaching and research activities under the University consultancy services.
DEPARTMENTAL PUBLICATIONS
CONSULTANCY
SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT
These include:-
Departmental Board
Departmental Postgraduate Committee
Departmental Admissions Committee
Departmental Appraisals Committee
Departmental Examinations Screening Committee
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