Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education

Dr. O. O. Awolere leads the Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education, offering B.Ed. Early Childhood Education and B.Ed. Primary Education programs. The department is dedicated to nurturing future educators who can provide foundational learning experiences for young children. It emphasizes child development theories, effective pedagogical strategies, and curriculum design for early years and primary schooling. Graduates are prepared to create stimulating and supportive learning environments at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo.

What is Primary and Early Childhood Education?

Primary and Early Childhood Education is the branch of education that focuses on the teaching, care, and holistic development of children from their early years through the primary school level. It equips prospective educators with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies required to nurture children's cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and moral development during their formative years.

The programme integrates child development theories, early childhood pedagogy, curriculum design, classroom management, educational psychology, play-based learning, literacy and numeracy instruction, inclusive education, and the effective use of educational technologies. Students also gain practical teaching experience through supervised teaching practice and community engagement, preparing them to create stimulating, safe, and inclusive learning environments.

Graduates of the programme are equipped to pursue careers as early childhood educators, primary school teachers, curriculum developers, educational administrators, child development specialists, education consultants, and policymakers in public and private educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, and international agencies.

At Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo (EAUED), the Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education is committed to producing highly qualified, innovative, and compassionate educators who are dedicated to laying a strong educational foundation for children and advancing excellence in teaching, research, and community service.