NTI-Standard Lesson Note
Subject:
Comparative Education
Unit/Topic: The
Concept and Scope of Comparative Education
Reference
Material: NTI Textbook
Lesson
Objectives
By the end of the lesson, learners
should be able to:
1.
Define
comparative education.
2.
Discuss
the scope of comparative education.
3.
Identify
the methods used in studying comparative education.
4.
Explain
why student teachers should study comparative education.
1.
Meaning of Comparative Education
From Textbook:
Comparative education is the study of education in one country (or group of
countries) by using data and insights from practices and situations in another
country or countries.
Simple Explanation:
It means learning how schools work in different countries, comparing them, and
using what we learn to improve our own education system.
Question & Answer:
Q1: What is comparative education?
A1: Comparative education is the study of education systems in
different countries to understand their methods and improve our own.
2.
Scope of Comparative Education
From Textbook:
The scope explains what comparative education covers. It involves:
·
Studying
different systems of education.
·
Understanding
how culture, politics, economy, and technology affect education.
·
Comparing
policies, structures, and teaching methods.
·
Applying
what we learn to improve our own educational system.
Simple Explanation:
The scope means what comparative education focuses on. It
looks at how schools are organized, what is taught, how teachers teach, and why
some education systems work better than others.
Question & Answer:
Q2: Mention two areas covered by comparative education.
A2:
·
It
studies different systems of education.
·
It
looks at how culture, politics, and economy affect education.
3.
Methods of Studying Comparative Education
From Textbook:
There are three main methods:
1.
Descriptive Method – Describing what happens in other countries.
2.
Interpretive Method – Explaining why things are done in certain ways.
3.
Analytical Method – Comparing data and finding solutions.
Simple Explanation:
These are the ways we study comparative education. We first describe
the education system, then explain why it works that way, and
finally compare it with others to learn from them.
Question & Answer:
Q3: List the three methods used in studying comparative
education.
A3:
·
Descriptive
method
·
Interpretive
method
·
Analytical
method
4.
Importance of Studying Comparative Education
From Textbook:
Student teachers should study comparative education because:
·
It
helps them understand how other countries run their schools.
·
It
improves teaching methods.
·
It
helps in making better education policies.
·
It
prepares teachers to work in a global world.
Simple Explanation:
Studying comparative education helps teachers learn from other countries’
experiences so they can teach better and improve the education system.
Question & Answer:
Q4: Why should student teachers study comparative education?
A4:
·
To
learn better teaching methods.
·
To
improve the education system.
·
To
understand how education works in other countries.
Classwork
/ Evaluation
Answer the following:
1.
Define
comparative education.
2.
Mention
two areas under the scope of comparative education.
3.
State
two methods of studying comparative education.
4.
Give
two reasons why student teachers study comparative education.
Assignment
Write down three differences between
Nigeria’s education system and that of any other country of your choice.
NTI-Standard Lesson Note
Subject:
Comparative Education
Unit/Topic: The
Relevance of Comparative Education to Teacher Education Programmes
Reference
Material: NTI Textbook
Lesson
Objectives
By the end of the lesson, learners
should be able to:
1.
Highlight
at least six reasons for studying comparative education.
2.
Explain
the relevance of comparative education to teacher education programmes.
Introduction
Teacher education programmes are
designed to equip teachers with knowledge, skills, and techniques needed for
effective teaching and learning.
Comparative education provides teachers with useful information about how other
countries manage their education systems. It allows teachers to compare
successes, failures, and strategies so that they can improve education
in their own country.
Aims
of Comparative Education
According to King (1965) and Koul
(2006), comparative education has the following aims:
1.
Enhances Communication and Understanding
From Textbook: Comparative education plays a
three-fold role in improving partnership and communication between nations.
Explanation: It helps countries share ideas about education,
understand each other better, and learn from one another.
Q&A:
Q1: How does comparative education improve communication
between countries?
A1: It encourages sharing of ideas and experiences about
education between nations.
2.
Promotes Understanding of Culture
From Textbook: It studies culture as a core part of
education, looking beyond schools to how society shapes learning.
Explanation: Education is influenced by people’s way of life,
beliefs, and values. Comparative education teaches teachers to understand how
culture affects learning in different countries.
Q&A:
Q2: Why is culture important in comparative education?
A2: Because education depends on people’s way of life,
beliefs, and values, which differ from country to country.
3.
Provides Evidence for Better Decisions
From Textbook: It compares situations in other
countries to gather useful evidence for improving education.
Explanation: By studying what works elsewhere, teachers and
policymakers can make better decisions to solve problems in their own country.
Q&A:
Q3: How does comparative education help in decision-making?
A3: It provides evidence from other countries that can be used
to improve local education systems.
4.
Guides Other Academic Disciplines
From Textbook: It acts like a “direction-finder”
that helps other academic fields improve through comparison.
Explanation: Comparative education connects knowledge from
many fields like sociology, economics, and politics to make education better.
Q&A:
Q4: Why is comparative education called a “direction-finder”?
A4: Because it helps other disciplines improve education
through comparison and evaluation.
Relevance
of Comparative Education to Teacher Education Programmes
Comparative education is very
important for teacher training. According to Osokoya (1992), its relevance
includes:
1.
Provides Reliable Information
It gives teachers accurate knowledge
about educational systems, policies, and practices around the world.
Q&A:
Q5: Why is reliable information important in teacher
education?
A5: It helps teachers understand global education systems and
improve their teaching.
2.
Improves Educational Ideas and Methods
Teachers learn better ways of teaching
by studying how other nations organize their schools.
Q&A:
Q6: How does comparative education improve teaching methods?
A6: By exposing teachers to successful practices in other
countries.
3.
Helps Teachers Understand Their Own System
By comparing with others, teachers
better understand the strengths and weaknesses of their own education system.
Q&A:
Q7: How does comparative education help teachers know their
own system better?
A7: It allows them to compare their system with others and see
areas for improvement.
4.
Provides Solutions to Educational Problems
It shows teachers how other countries
overcame similar challenges, helping them apply those solutions locally.
Q&A:
Q8: Why is comparative education useful in solving problems?
A8: Because it gives examples of how other countries handled
similar issues.
5.
Promotes International Understanding
Teachers learn to appreciate and
respect different education systems and cultures, encouraging global
cooperation.
Q&A:
Q9: How does comparative education encourage international
cooperation?
A9: By helping teachers understand and respect other
countries’ education systems.
6.
Prepares Teachers for Reforms and Development
Comparative education teaches teachers
how to adapt to new policies and technologies for better learning outcomes.
Q&A:
Q10: How does comparative education prepare teachers for
change?
A10: It trains them to understand reforms and adopt new
strategies from other nations.
Classwork
/ Evaluation
Answer the following:
1.
Mention
three aims of comparative education.
2.
Explain
two ways comparative education helps teacher education programmes.
3.
List
any three benefits of comparative education to student teachers.
Assignment
Compare Nigeria’s education system
with one other country of your choice. Mention two similarities and two
differences.