Science, Technology &
Mathematics Education
Empowering future scientists and educators through high-impact pedagogical research and hands-on laboratory integration. Bridging theory and experimentation across five core degree disciplines at Osun State University.
05
Degree Programmes
60%
Practical Specialization
NUC
Full Accreditation
The Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education was one of the two Departments in the College of Education of Osun State University. The Department was established at the inception of the University on September 21, 2007.
The Department offers five degree programmes, namely B.Ed. Biology, B.Ed. Chemistry, B.Ed. Mathematics, B.Ed. Physics and B.Ed. Computer Science.
The academic staff are supported by Technologists and Laboratory Assistants/Attendants at the College of Science, Engineering and Technology since the Department utilizes laboratory resources and personnel at the College of Science, Engineering and Technology for the practical components of its courses. The laboratories are well equipped to cope with teaching of the students and for the use of academic staff for research purposes.
The students registered in the Department offer Education courses at the 100 level but start to offer courses in their chosen disciplines from the 200 level. At the 400 level, all students in the Department are required to return back to the College and offer Education courses. The five programmes of the Department operate academic curricular that are tailored along the stipulations contained in the National Universities Commission (NUC) Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.
Five Degree Programmes, One Strong Department
Each programme is designed to produce qualified, committed professionals capable of effective teaching at secondary school level, fully aligned with NUC Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards.
Biology Education
Focusing on inquiry-based learning, accurate observation, and environmental analysis of living systems. Produces capable teachers of all biology components at secondary level.
B.Sc. (Ed) BiologyChemistry Education
Equipping students with chemical principles and the ability to improvise learning equipment from local environments. 60% workload in subject specialization.
B.Sc. (Ed) ChemistryMathematics Education
Developing functional mathematical knowledge that explains natural phenomena and sharpens analytical thinking for effective teaching.
B.Sc. (Ed) MathematicsPhysics Education
Producing professionals capable of formulating and testing hypotheses in the physical world through scientific inquiry methods.
B.Sc. (Ed) PhysicsComputer Science Ed.
Preparing educators with computational thinking skills and ability to teach computer science concepts effectively at secondary level.
B.Sc. (Ed) Computer ScienceProgramme Philosophy and Objectives
The B.Ed. Degree programmes are designed to produce the right caliber of committed professionals to meet national needs, particularly at secondary school level.
Biology Education
Philosophy: The B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology Programme produces committed professionals in education biology to meet national needs at secondary school level, providing prospective teachers with solid background knowledge in the subject.
Objectives
- View biology as a process of inquiry into the living world
- Develop power of accurate observation and analytical framework
- Interpret data, formulate and test hypotheses
- Apply concepts in new areas and everyday situations
- Critically analyse living things in their environment
- Demonstrate intellectual excellence in teaching secondary biology
Chemistry Education
Philosophy: To produce suitably qualified chemistry Teachers to man our secondary institutions, equipped with principles and practicals of education with 60% workload in subject specialization.
Objectives
- Develop functional knowledge of chemistry concepts
- Observe and explore the chemical environment
- Apply chemistry skills to solve day-to-day problems
- Explain simple natural phenomena
- Develop scientific attitudes including curiosity
- Manipulate and improvise simple apparatus
Mathematics Education
Philosophy: To produce suitably qualified Mathematics Teachers to man our secondary institutions, structured to equip students for effective performance in academic, administrative and classroom management.
Objectives
- Develop functional knowledge of mathematics concepts
- Observe and explore the mathematics environment
- Apply mathematics skills to solve day-to-day problems
- Explain simple natural phenomena
- Develop scientific attitudes including curiosity
- Manipulate and improvise simple equipment
Physics Education
Philosophy: The B.Sc. (Ed) Physics Programme produces committed professionals in education physics to meet national needs at secondary school level, providing prospective teachers with solid background knowledge.
Objectives
- View physics as a process of inquiry into the physical world
- Develop power of accurate observation
- Interpret data, formulate and test hypotheses
- Apply concepts in new areas and everyday situations
- Make rational judgments based on scientific methods
- Demonstrate intellectual excellence in teaching secondary physics
Head, Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education
FAKOKUNDE Jubril B.
Associate Professor
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • SCI. TECH & MATHS EDUC.
Admission Requirements and Graduation Standards
All candidates seeking admission must pass the University Post UTME Screening test. Below are specific departmental requirements.
General: 5 Credit passes in SSCE/GCE including English Language, Mathematics, and core Science subjects in not more than two sittings. Acceptable UTME score and Post-UTME screening required.
Biology: English, Mathematics, Biology + 2 other Science subjects.
Chemistry: English, Mathematics, Chemistry + 2 other Science subjects.
Mathematics: English, Mathematics + 3 other Science subjects.
Physics: English, Mathematics, Physics + 2 other Science subjects.
Computer Science: English, Mathematics + 3 relevant Science subjects.
Advanced Level passes in 2 relevant Science subjects (one must be the core subject), NCE with at least Lower Credit, or acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme. Minimum of 5 O'Level credits including English and Mathematics.
Registration Procedure
- Students shall normally complete registration at the beginning of the semester.
- Any addition or deletion from courses must be made with consent of the course coordinator.
- Students may withdraw from a course before a third of lectures have been given.
- Late registration may be allowed with penalty up to 4 weeks after commencement.