SIN FRASER UNIVERSITY

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144W

Fall Semester 2003

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EDUC 433

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Dr. Robin Barrow

Wednesdays & Fridays

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Philosophical Issues in Curriculum

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Office: EDB 9507

13:30-15:20 in AQ 5030

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Phone: 291-5890

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D01.00 ?

robin_barrow@sfu.ca

PREREQUISITE:

60 credit hours

This course examines a number of philosophical questions relating to curriculum, most particularly the

fundamental questions of what constitutes a good educational curriculum and how one justifies it as such.

In pursuing those central questions a number of other key educational concepts are examined, including

knowledge, emotions and intellect. Consideration will also be given to the arguments for and against the

inclusion of a number of standard curriculum subjects.

REQUIREMENTS

Attendance at 2, two hour lecture sessions each week

Assignments:

1 short paper (2-3 pages) at end of week 2 (10%)

3 short analytic pieces at end of week 4 (30%)

1 essay (6 pages or more) at end of week 8 (30%)

1 in-class exam (2 short pieces) (30%)

REQUIRED TEXT:

Barrow, Robin

Understanding Skills: Thinking, Feeling and Caring