PHILOSOPHY
Nigeria cannot afford to ignore the role which computer literacy plays in achieving the national goal of technological development. Hence, she has resolved to introduce computer education in primary and secondary schools. For meaningful teaching of computer science in our schools, there is a need to produce professional teachers in the discipline. Hitherto there has been provision for the training of computer scientists in the universities and the polytechnics but little attention was paid to training of teachers in computer education. There is now an urgent need for the Colleges of Education to offer computer studies as a subject in the programme of professional preparation of teachers

OBJECTIVES

By the end of the programme, the student should be able to:

1. Teach Computer Studies at the Primary and Secondary school levels;
2. Write Computer program and process data with maximum speed and accuracy;
3. Demonstrate reasonably high level of competence in preparation for further studies in computer science education.
4. Motivate pupils’ interest in the study of computers by appropriately using ICT teaching/learning strategies.
5. Apply the use of computer as an aid in daily life activities.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Senior Secondary Certificate of WAEC or NECO or any other equivalent Certificate from recognized examination bodies with credit passes in four (4) subjects including English Language and Mathematics at not more than two sittings. Two of the credits must be in the subjects making up the combinations the candidates wish to offer.
2. A Grade II Teacher’s Certificate (TC II) with credit or merits in four (4) subjects, two of which must be relevant to the course the candidate wishes to offer. Credits/Merits in English Language and Mathematics are required for candidates wishing to study computer.
3. A pass in Pre-NCE final examination or a pass in IJMB final examination and a pass in JAMB is required for admission.
4. All candidates wishing to be considered for direct admission must enroll for and write the selected examination organized by an accredited body such as JAMB.
5. It should be noted that some colleges may in addition to all the above, administer their own elimination tests and/or interviews for some courses. This is legitimate.

FACILITIES

For Colleges to run a Computer Studies programme, it is essential that the following facilities should be provided as a minimum condition: 

1. One computer for a group of not more than two students
2. Laboratory for Computer Studies, which must be air-conditioned 
3. Cabinet for storage facilities
4. Regular supply of software materials
5. One Computer centre for trainings/teaching of other students/commercial purposes
6. Alternative Power Supply – Generator

All computer systems must be full multi-media system whose configuration is not less than the following:

• INTEL PIV 3GHZ (100 FSB) MMX
• 2 GB RAM
• 120 GBHD 
• DVD-ROM Drive
• Flat Screen Monitor
• USB Keyboard and Mouse
• SUBMIDI PIV casing
• 650 VA UPS for each computer system
• 1000-Watts stabilizers for each system
• All computers must be on Local Area Network
• Every system must be connected with internet
• The following additional equipment must be available:- 
• Scanners
• Printer (Laser Printers and DeskJet Printers)
• Compute Projectors
• One Laptop Computer to each Lecturer of the Department
• Journals:- Local and International Journals on Computer Studies education must be made available.

Computer Lab.

Equipment required for computer laboratory

1. Micro  computers with the following configuration:

        INTEL PIV 3GHZ (100FSB) MMX

        2GB RAM

        120 GBHD

  DVD-ROM Drive

  Flat Screen Monitor

  USB Keyboard and Mouse

  SUBMIDI PIV Casing

1. UPS 1.22 KVA OR HIGHER CONFIGURATION
2. PRINTERS

1. LQ 2170 EPSON PRINTER/DFX 5000
2. HP LASERJET 2015 or higher

1. The Lab should be well cabled 
2. PEN BOARD
3. COMPUTER PROJECTOR/SCREEN
4. Due to the dynamic nature of the advancement of information and communication technology (ICT), equipment and software should be updated regularly to meet with the current changes in technology.

ACADEMIC STAFF

              Minimum of eight (8) academic staff with bachelors degree in computer science with at least a second class lower (2/2) (Honours) degree in Computer Science and a professional teaching qualification or a minimum of bachelor of education degree in Computer Science with at least a second class lower (2/2) status. The staff-student ratio should be 1:25. Also, those without teaching qualifications should be advised to take postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE)/Professional Diploma in Education (PDE).

SUPPORT STAFF

a) One (1) Computer Technologist/Engineer

b) Two (2) Computer Operators

c) At least one (1) cleaner per laboratory

d) At least one (1) Instructor per Laboratory

e) One (1) stand-by Security staff

MODE OF TEACHING

      Computer Studies at NCE level shall be taught by an appropriate selection or combination of the following teaching strategies:

1. Discussion
2. Lecture
3. Practical Demonstration
4. Tutorials
5. Supervised Project
6. Student’s guided practice
7. Problem-solving/Enquiry Method
8. Excursion to Computer firms
9. Seminar
10. Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI)

NOTE:

Every Computer Science student must be exposed to 5 hours of practical per week

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Computer                                -           Minimum        32        Maximum              34       Credits

Second Teaching subject        -           Minimum        32        Maximum              34       Credits

Education including TP          -           Minimum        36        Maximum              36       Credits

General Study                         -           Minimum        18        Maximum              18       Credits

Total                                       =          Minimum        118      Maximum              122     Credits

TEACHING PRACTICE

Every student is required to complete successfully Teaching Practice for a period of twelve (12) weeks. The whole of 300 level first semester should be devoted to teaching practice i.e. starting from mid-September to December. This covers one term of school year of two weeks. The credit end is recorded in EDU 324.

b) SIWES:- A one phase SIWES is recommended:- 8 weeks programme at the end of the second session coded CSC 224 (1 credit unit compulsory).

FINAL YEAR PROJECT

Every student is required to write and submit a project in Computer Science and the credit is recorded under EDU 323. All topics should reflect computer in education (Teaching and Learning). Project carries 2 credit units.

MANDATORY REFRESHER COURSES

Due to very rapid changes in the field of information technology/computer science, it is mandatory for all computer science staff to regularly undergo workshops/refresher courses/programmes in the field and belong to relevant professional bodies.

SUMMARY OF COURSE TITLE AND STATUS

SUMMARY

*The project may be done in either Computer or the other Teaching subject but it will be credited to EDU 323

Minimum Credits required for Graduation

Compulsory    =          30 credits

Elective           =          2 credits

TOTAL           =          32 CREDITS