Edu•432-4 Philosophical Issues Aelaching

Educ. 821-5 Philosophical Issues In Classroom Practices

FALL, 1985

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INSTRUCTOR: Dr. C.M. Hamm

Educ. 432 - Wednesdays, 4:30 - 8:20

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LOCATION: ?

MPX 7504

Educ. 821 - Wednesdays, 4:30 - 9:20

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is constructed in response to a frequently heard demand that

philosophical studies in education be of more direct service to the practising

classroom teacher. Accordingly a number of classroom practices and teacher

related activities (as outlined below) are philosophically examined. Assumptions

underlying these practices are made explicit; the structure and meaning of the

arguments clarified; and the merits of the arguments assessed.

THERE ARE NO PRE-REQUISITIES FOR THE COURSE.

BRIEF COURSE OUTLINE:

A.

The teacher as an educator.

B.

The teacher and the curriculum. (child-centered curriculum; integrated

curriculum; the

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curriculum)

C.

The teacher and classroom control. (compulsion; freedom and authority;

discipline and punishment)

D.

Concepts of teaching and teaching practices. (conditioning; indoctrination;

behaviour modification; learning by discovery; play; creativity; values

clarification; individualized instruction)

(open-education; self-education;

E. The teacher and facilitation of learning.

alternative education)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Seminar presentations - 20%

B.

Mid-term exam (on required reading) - 30%

C.

Major paper - 50%

REQUIRED READINGS:

A.

John H. Chambers. The Achievement of Education, Harper Bow, 1983.

B.

Selected essays.