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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SPRING SEMESTER 2006
EDUC 230-3
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
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(P01.00)
Elias Stavrides
Office: EDB 9501
Phone: 291-3063
email: grvoiceaxion.net
Tuesday 8:30-10:20 am AQ 3005
plus 1 hour tutorial
PREREQUISITE: None.
DESCRIPTION:
Philosophers of education are not so much concerned with how we teach what we teach, but what we ought to
teach. As such, a key question which is uppermost in their minds is what the content is of what we want to
impart to students. This course examines the concept of educationand such related topics as knowledge and
understanding, creativity and imagination, from the perspective of analytical philosophy. In other words, the
course seeks to determine the criteria behind meanings as a prerequisite to engaging in meaningful dialogue.
During lectures and accompanying tutorials, (6), students will be exposed and familiarized with more related
concepts such as curriculum theory, the differences between schooling and education, indoctrination and free
thought, and about needs, wants, and interests, as well as culture. This course is ideal for students interested in
education in general, and for all those planning to become teachers.
EVALUATION:
Participation ?
(10%)
Two small papers (25% each)
. Final exam
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(40%)
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:
Barrow, Robin, & Woods, Ronald. (2000). Introduction to Philosophy of Education (Third Edition). London
and New
York: Routledge.
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Barrow, Robin, & Milburn, Geoffrey. (1990). A Critical Dictionary of Educational Concepts. (Second
Edition). New York and London: Teachers' College,
Columbia University.
Return to Education's Undergraduate 2006-1 Course Outlines Main Page.
THIS COURSE MAY BE APPLIED TOWARD THE CERTIFICATE OF LIBERAL ARTS
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CENTRE FOR ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
FALL SEMESTER 2005 COURSE OUTLINE
EDUC 230-3 (EDUCATION)
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
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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):
There are no required texts for this course.
REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment 1
10%
Assignment 2
20%
Assignment 3
257o
Assignment 4
30%
Participation in on-line discussions
157o
REQUIREMENTS NOTE:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact
the Centre for Students with Disabilities (604-291-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca ).
DELIVERY MODE:
Print
FirstClass Computer Conferencing
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
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SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee ?
$40.00
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Deposit for additional materials ?
$25.00
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Phone:
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