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Dr. Robin Barrow?

Office: EDB

9507

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Phone:

291-5890 or 941-3847

email: robin_barrow@sfu.ca

WEDNESDAY 2:30-6:20

WMC 2503

PREREQUISITE 60

credit hours.

DESCRIPTION

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 arguments for and

against the inclusion of a number of curriculum subjects. (Previous knowledge of philosophy is not

presumed).

REQUIREMENTS:

Class participation, class presentation and term paper.

REQUIRED TEXT:

Barrow, Robin, Understanding Skills: Thinking, Feeling and Caring (Althouse Press: London,

Ontario) ISBN 0-920354-26-2

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