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This is the complete lecture note for EDM405 Comparative Perspectives of Educational Management. You can read it online below, open it in the full viewer, or download the PDF for offline study. It pairs with the course's video lectures, so you can read and watch together.
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LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS COURSE CODE: EDM 405 COURSE TITLE: Comparative Perspectives of Educational Management COURSE CREDIT LOAD: (2 Units C: LH 30) LISTS OF SERIES: 1. Concept and Scope of Comparative Education 2. Systems of Education in Selected Countries 3. Structures of Education in Selected Countries 4. The Nigerian System and Structure of Education 5. Comparative Analysis of Educational Management Practices and Lessons for Nigeria Concept and Scope of Comparative Education Series Outline 1.1 Meaning and Purpose of Comparative Education • 1.1.1 Definition of comparative education • 1.1.2 Historical development of comparative education • 1.1.3 Purpose and relevance in educational management 1.2 Scope of Comparative Education • 1.2.1 Areas covered by comparative education • 1.2.2 Relationship with other fields of study • 1.2.3 Limitations of comparative education 1.3 Approaches and Methods in Comparative Education • 1.3.1 Descriptive and analytical approaches • 1.3.2 Quantitative and qualitative methods • 1.3.3 Case study method in comparative education 1.4 Significance of Comparative Education in Nigeria • 1.4.1 Lessons for Nigerian educational management • 1.4.2 Application in policy and planning • 1.4.3 Challenges of applying comparative perspectives in Nigeria
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS Introduction Education systems around the world differ in their organisation, purpose, and management, yet they share the common goal of preparing learners for meaningful participation in society. To make sense of these differences and similarities, scholars and practitioners rely on comparative education, a field that examines educational practices across countries and contexts. This Series introduces you to the foundations of comparative education, helping you to appreciate its role in shaping policies, guiding reforms, and improving management practices. By engaging with this Series, you will begin to see how comparative perspectives provide valuable lessons for educational development both globally and within Nigeria. The aim of this Series is to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to define comparative education, explain its purpose, analyse its scope, and evaluate its significance for educational management in Nigeria. We shall commence this Series by exploring the meaning and purpose of comparative education, including its historical development and relevance to educational management. Next, we will examine the scope of comparative education, considering the areas it covers, its relationship with other fields, and its limitations. Following that, we will move on to approaches and methods, where you will learn about descriptive and analytical perspectives, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and the case study method. Finally, we will conclude by discussing the significance of comparative education in Nigeria, highlighting lessons for educational management, applications in policy and planning, and challenges in applying comparative perspectives. Series Learning Outcomes Upon completing this Series, you should be able to: • SLO 1.1 define comparative education and explain its historical development, • SLO 1.2 analyse the purpose and relevance of comparative education in educational management, • SLO 1.3 describe the scope of comparative education, including its areas of coverage and relationship with other fields, • SLO 1.4 evaluate the limitations of comparative education as a field of study, • SLO 1.5 distinguish between descriptive and analytical approaches in comparative education, • SLO 1.6 apply quantitative, qualitative, and case study methods to comparative educational analysis, and • SLO 1.7 assess the significance of comparative education for Nigeria, highlighting lessons, applications in policy and planning, and challenges in practice.
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS 1.1 Meaning and Purpose of Comparative Education 1.1.1 Definition of comparative education Comparative education is the study of educational systems, practices, and outcomes across different countries or regions, with the aim of identifying similarities, differences, and lessons that can improve educational management. It is both a field of academic inquiry and a practical tool for policymakers and administrators. By comparing education across contexts, scholars and practitioners gain insights into how cultural, social, political, and economic factors shape learning. Fill in the blank: Comparative education is the study of educational ______, practices, and outcomes across different countries.
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS Description: Diagram showing the concept of comparative education with arrows linking different countries’ education systems to shared lessons. Caption: Figure 1.1: Concept of comparative education 1.1.2 Historical development of comparative education The origins of comparative education can be traced to the nineteenth century, when scholars began systematically studying education in different countries to inform reforms at home. Early pioneers such as Marc-Antoine Jullien of Paris emphasised the importance of collecting data on schools and comparing practices across nations. Over time, comparative education evolved into a recognised academic discipline, drawing on sociology, economics, and political science to explain how education systems function.
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS Fill in the blank: The origins of comparative education can be traced to the ______ century. Description: Image of early educational reformers examining school records and comparing practices. Caption: Plate 1.1: Historical roots of comparative education 1.1.3 Purpose and relevance in educational management The purpose of comparative education is to provide insights that help improve educational systems by learning from the experiences of others. It allows policymakers to adopt successful practices, avoid mistakes, and adapt innovations to local contexts. In educational management, comparative education is relevant because it supports evidence-based decision-making, promotes
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS international collaboration, and helps institutions respond to global challenges such as access, equity, and quality. Fill in the blank: The purpose of comparative education is to provide insights that help improve ______ systems. Caption: Box 1.1: Purposes of comparative education Content: • Informing educational reforms • Supporting evidence-based decision-making • Promoting international collaboration • Addressing global challenges in education
LA-NET | ONLINE LEARNING VIDEO PLATFORM FOR POST-SECONDARY & HIGHER INSTITUTION STUDENTS Pilot questions 1.1 1. Define comparative education. 2. Fill in the blank: Comparative education is the study of educational ______, practices, and outcomes across different countries. 3. In which century did comparative education originate? 4. Fill in the blank: The origins of comparative education can be traced to the ______ century. 5. State two purposes of comparative education in educational management. 1.2 Scope of Comparative Education 1.2.1 Areas covered by comparative education The scope of comparative education refers to the range of issues, themes, and perspectives that the field examines. It covers the study of educational philosophies, policies, structures, and practices across different countries. Comparative education also investigates how cultural, social, political, and economic contexts influence learning outcomes. By exploring these areas, learners and policymakers can identify patterns and lessons that improve educational management. Fill in the blank: The scope of comparative education refers to the range of ______, themes, and perspectives that the field examines.
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