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EDUC 230-3?

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

(D1.00)

R. BARROW

GENERAL INFORMATION

This course, open to all undergraduates, is designed to introduce students to the nature of

philosophical analysis and some of the key concepts and arguments in education. Emphasis

will be placed on encouraging students to recognise philosophical questions and to engage in

philosophical reflection, rather than on studying particular authors.

REQUIREMENTS

1 brief (2-3 typed pages) essa y

by the end of the 5th week...............no marks

1 (5-10 typed pages) essay b

y the end of the 9th week. .................... 50%

A final examination.......................................................................50%

REQUIRED TEXTS

Robin Barrow and Ronald Woods,

An Introduction to Philosophy of Education, 3rd Edition.

Routledge: London.

Robin Barrow and Geoffre y Milburn,

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Critical Dictionary of Educational Concepts, 2nd

Edition.

Harvester Wheatsheaf: London

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Nature and Objectives of the Course.

2. Theoretical Inquiry

3.

Philosophy

4.

Education

5.

The Cognitive Domain

6. The Affective Domain

7. Student-centred Education

8.

Generic Skills

9. Teaching

10. Intelligence

11.

Curriculum Subjects (1)

12.

Curriculum Subjects (II)