CYP4112 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Education

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Show an awareness of the rationale for education;
Recognise differing perspectives regarding educational issues;
Identify and explain their own emerging standpoints on educational issues, taking account of ethical considerations;
Show an awareness of the dilemmas inherent in decision-making and practice in education.

Content:

The module will introduce the concepts of education and philosophy and examine the relationship between them. The module then focuses upon educational issues where values and priorities are contestable. Topics will include knowledge, social justice, ethics, rights, culture, control and freedom. Students will be encouraged to identify and develop their own perspectives.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops. Some teaching will be student led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.

Students may be required to prepare and present a brief presentation as the basis for discussion.

Lectures, seminars and workshops
Hours: 33
Intended Group size: Cohort

On-line support and small group tutorials
Hours: 1 (min)
Intended group size: 6-10

Guided independent study
Hours: 166

Assessment:

001 Poster and rationale 2,000-word equivalent Semester 2 – week 10 50%
002 Personal Perspective paper 2,000 words Semester 2 – week 10 50%


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