Fall Semester 2003
EDUC230 ?
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Introduction to Philosophy of Education
Dr. Robin Barrow
Office: EDB 9507
Phone: 291-5890
Fridays 9:30-11:20 ?
D01.00
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E-mail: robin_barrow@sfu.ca
plus 1 hour tutorial
PREREQUISITE:
None.
This course, open to all undergraduates, is intended to provide students who have a general interest in
educational studies an opportunity to critically examine a variety of educational issues from the perspective
of analytic philosohy. A central concern of the course is to elucidate the nature of education as distinct
from related concepts such as training and socialisation. Other concepts central to the course include mind,
knowledge and emotion. As its title indicates, the course is equally concerned with introducing the
philosophical analysis to students.
ASSIGNMENTS
1 short paper at end of week 3 (2-3 pages) 10%
3 short pieces at end of week 6 (2-3 pages each) 30%
1 essay at end of week 9 (6 or more pages) 30%
1 in class exam (2 short pieces) 20%
REQUIRED TEXT:
R. Barrow
&
R. Woods
An Introduction to Philosphy of Education
Third Edition.
C. Hamm
Philosophical Issues in Education
Palmer.
R. Barrow
Study Guide to Education 433-Philospcial Issues in Curriculum
CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDU ATION ?
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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SUMMER SEMESTER 2003 ?
EDUC 230-3 (EDUCATION)
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
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Co1.00
This online course invites prospective teachers as well as others interested in education to enter
into a reflective, convivial dialogue, examining rich and diverse visions and arguments concerning
aims, values, methods, and assumptions underlying education. The course introduces students to a
broad range of philosophical viewpoints, such as the feminist, ecologist, spiritualist,
multiculturalist, critical pedagogist, and other perspectives. Through the lens of these diverse
viewpoints, we will explore and examine the conceptions of education, knowledge, curriculum and
pedagogy, and ethics. Students will come away with a comprehensive picture of the kinds of
philosophical debates waged around these themes in education. They will be able to think,
question, and interpret any educational issue from multiple perspectives. Students will emerge
from the course with strong but informed personal voices and stances, capable of entering into
dialogue and debate with confidence.
This course is divided into four units: (1) conceptions of education—what should be our aims of
education? (2) knowledge—what is knowledge for? (3) curriculum and pedagogy—what shall we
teach? What shall students study? What does it mean to be a teacher and to teach? (4) ethics—what
morals and values shall we teach our young?
Prerequisite:
None
TEXT(S):
None.
REQUIREMENTS: Assignment la & b
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Assignment 4
Participation in on-line discussions
DELIVERY MODE: print
FirstClass (mandatory)
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES: Course materials and service fee
Deposit for additional materials
10%
2O'/
25%
30%
15%
$30.00
$25.00
If one or more of these symbols appear at the top of this page, it indicates an equipment requirement:
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1300 West Mall Complex ?
Phone: 604-291-3524
computer (see over)
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CD player
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D TV (Knowledge Network)
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Toll
free in BC: 1-800-663-1411
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internet access
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Audio cassette player
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W telephone (teleconference)
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Fax: 604-291-4964
ED email
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Website: www.sfu.ca/cde
Centre for Distance Education
Simon Fraser University, West Mall Centre 1300
604-291-3524 or 1-800-663-1411 (within BC)
Computer Requirements
1.
This course requires active participation over the Internet through conferencing software called
FirstClass.
Students must have access to computers and the Internet. Students wishing to connect to
the Internet from home computers are responsible for connecting to either SFU or external Internet
service providers (ISPs). Information on connecting to SFU through modem dialup lines is available
at the Academic Computing Services (ACS) web site, <http://www.sfu.ca/aCs
>. Phone numbers
for ACS are 604-291-3234 (Burnaby) and 604-291-5030 (Harbour Centre).
SFU students: Activate
your SFU computing account online at
<http:/Imy.sfu.ca
>
2.
On-campus computer facilities are available,
if
you are using your own computer, you need the
following
minimum
computer
requirements:
Hardware
• Macintosh with
System 7.1
or
higher
OR
PC with
Windows
95
or later (i.e.,
98,
2000,
NT,
ME, XP,
etc.)
• 6MBRAM
• 10 MB free disk space
• 28.8-baud modem
• CD-ROM drive
Software & Other
• Internet connection
• E-mail (e.g.
Eudora, Outlook,
Webmail, etc.)
• Internet browser (e.g. Netscape
or
Internet Explorer)
• FirstClass
conferencing system* (described and
provided in your course materials package)
• SFU computing account (SFU students only); get it
<http:/Imy.sfu.ca
>
General
• Prior computer knowledge is expected (i.e. ability to save files, install programs, and
maintain your computer).
• Familiarity with the Internet, e-mail, and related applications is highly recommended.
3.
Please
• Support
Note:
is not available for general computer problems such as operating system difficulties
and hardware problems.
• If you are having problems getting started with
FirstClass, you
may drop in to Teaching and
Learning ,,
Technologies (West Mall Centre, room 1340) from 9:00
AM to
3:00
PM
during the first
week of classes. Students unable to access the Burnaby campus may call the Centre at 604-291-
5575 or e-mail <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
> for assistance.
• The subsidized modem hours allotted to SFU students each semester are not normally sufficient
to complete the required course work.
• A voucher system has been implemented to allow students to pay for continued modem
access on 604-291-4721 (after your subsidized access is used up). Vouchers may be
purchased from campus bookstores in increments of $20. At 60 cents per hour, each voucher
is good for approximately 33 hours. Instructions are included with the voucher.
• For complete information on SFU's modem access policy, check the ACS web site, above.
•
Out-of-town students only:
It is recommended that students residing outside the Lower
Mainland contact local Internet service provider (ISPs), since using SFU dialup services will
result in additional long-distance charges. Check your local yellow pages under "Internet"
for listings.
For further information about computer requirements or
FirstClass,
contact CDE Technical Support
by e-mail at <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
>., or by phone at 604-291-5575
Revised
January 23, 2003
