Science Education Department is a science based department with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research that attract students and staff from all over the federation. Our overarching areas of research include teacher education, pedagogy, educational leadership and science education. We provide the best environment in the University for scientific and technological study to flourish.
The present department of Science Education took off in February 1986 as Educational Technology unit with only four (4) staff members. In 1990, the University converted the Educational Technology Unit to a full-fledged department, renamed it, Department of Science Education and broadened its programme to include Chemistry, Physics, Biology, mathematics and Geography Education. Currently the department in addition to its programmes offers service courses in education to all students in School of Science and Technology Education. At the Postgraduate level, the department offers Ph.D, Masters and PGD programmes in Science Education. In addition to its existing programmes the department is awaiting senate approval to commence Agricultural Science Education and Computer Science Education.
Dr. C. S. Tukura is the current Head of Department of Educational Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. He previously served Niger State Ministry of Education for twenty years (1988 – 2008) as a teacher and administrator before transferring his services to the University. Dr. C. S. Tukura has successfully served in the University as Level Adviser, Assistant Examination Officer, School Examination Officer, School Representative at the Senate and members of various committees. His membership of professional body includes: Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and Educational and Media and Technology Association of Nigerian (EMTAM). Tukura C. S. received B.Ed.in Social Studies from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria, MTech. Educational Technology from Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigerian and PhD in Educational Technology from University of Nigerian Nsukka, Nigeria. Dr. Tukura C. S. is a recipient of School of Science and Technology Education award for his contributions to improving and promoting the school (SSTE). To his credit, Dr. C. S. Tukura has written and published several articles in reputable journals, international and national journals.
Vision
To produce highly motivated, conscientious and efficient science teachers for all levels of Nigeria education system.
Mission
To encourage and enable science teachers to acquire appropriate knowledge and skills and to provide them with professional background that is both adequate and adoptable to any changing situation globally.
Chemistry education (or chemical education) is the study of teaching and learning chemistry. It is one subset of STEM education or discipline-based education research (DBER). Topics in chemistry education include understanding how students learn chemistry and determining the most efficient methods to teach chemistry
Applicants who sit for Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) may be admitted into the first year (100 Level) of the five year degree program, provided that they possess one or more of the following requirements:
General Requirements
Senior School Certificate (SSCE)/NECO/NABTEB or General Certificate in Education (GCE) ordinary level, with Credit passes in at least five subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agric, and either Physics or Geography obtained at not more than two sittings.
The Teachers’ Grade II Certificate with Credit/Merit in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained at not more than two sittings.
Program Requirement
AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
NCE with minimum of merit pass in Agricultural Science Education courses plus ‘O’ level credit/TC II requirements will qualify candidates for admission into 300 level and ND in Agricultural Science courses with a minimum of lower credit will qualify candidates for admission into 200 levels.
Duration of the Programme
The structure of the duration is indicated in the table below:
|
Levels |
Duration |
|
100 (UTME) |
5 years |
|
200 (ND/A level) |
4 years |
|
300 (NCE) |
3 years |
BIOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Duration of the Programme
The structure of the duration is indicated in the table below:
|
Levels |
Duration |
|
100 (UTME) |
5 years |
|
200 (ND/A level) |
4 years |
|
300 (NCE) |
3 years |
CHEMISTRY EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Duration of the Programme
The structure of the duration is indicated in the table below:
|
Levels |
Duration |
|
100 (UTME) |
5 years |
|
200 (ND/A level) |
4 years |
|
300 (NCE) |
3 years |
COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Duration of the programme
The structure of the duration is indicated in the table below:
|
Levels |
Duration |
|
100 (UTME) |
5 years |
|
200 (ND/A level) |
4 years |
|
300 (NCE) |
3 years |
GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Duration of the Programme
The structure of the duration is indicated in the table below:
|
Levels |
Duration |
|
100 (UTME) |
5 years |
|
200 (ND/A level) |
4 years |
|
300 (NCE) |
3 years |
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION PROGRAMME:
Duration of the Programme
The structure of the duration is indicated in the table below:
|
Levels |
Duration |
|
100 (UTME) |
5 years |
|
200 (ND/A level) |
4 years |
|
300 (NCE) |
3 years |
PHYSICS EDUCATION PROGRAMME
Duration of the Programme
The structure of the duration is indicated in the table below:
|
Levels |
Duration |
|
100 (UTME) |
5 years |
|
200 (ND/A level) |
4 years |
|
300 (NCE) |
3 years |
We send students to schools for teaching practice, we organize STEM quiz competition, we serve as resource persons and serve as course administration in NTI and NOUN, we also involve in marking WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and other professional bodies.
Post Covid-19 Capacity Building to Classroom Implementation on Integrating ICT into Science and Mathematics Instruction in Secondary Schools in Niger State.
Development of Capacity Building Manual for STEM teachers Training Towards Enhancing Secondary Schools’ Higher Order Thinking Skills in Niger State Nigeria.