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EST 307: Introduction To Philosophy
Of Education
3 credits
Philosophically reflect on and analyze the basic assumptions that underlie and influence educational policy and practice. Basic philosophical notions are examined in relation to curricular and pedagogical approaches employed in today's schools.
Learning Goals
Course Goals-To gain a critical understanding of the philosophical foundations of education-To cultivate your ability to articulate an informed, clear and personally meaningful set of beliefs concerning education-To gain insight into the philosophical assumptions which underlie current educational thought and practice-To create knowledge through a collaborative process with your peersPerformance OutcomesCourse objectives are organized based on the 6 goals of the Conceptual Framework: scholarship, reflective practice, social justice, inclusive community, wellness, and creativity and the arts.ScholarshipTeacher candidates will :• Produce high quality written work• Be able to express themselves through different discourse modes: the written, the visual, the oral• Be able to research topics in the field of philosophy and educationReflective PracticeTeacher candidates will:• Practice self-reflection through autobiographical, dialogical and research exercises• Be able to assess themselves in terms of their burgeoning teaching approachSocial JusticeTeacher candidates will:A. Demonstrate knowledge of racism, sexism and economic inequities as they bear upon the schooling processB. Cultivate dispositions that will enable them to advocate for their students and the communities in which the candidates workInclusive CommunityTeacher candidates will:• Demonstrate through class participation their commitment to dialogical and collaborative learning environments• Cultivate the active listening skills that allow all voices to be heardWellnessTeacher candidates will:• Interact with others respectfully, peacefully, and model that behavior for othersCreativity and the ArtsTeacher candidates will:• Demonstrate their ability to explore disciplinary knowledge through films, creative explorations, and the arts
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here.
Sections Offered: Fall 2024 |
| Introduction To Philosophy Of Education |
| 0836-307-001 |
S. Sinha |
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Fri |
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Garden City |
3 |
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| 0836-307-002 |
L. Bryzzheva |
|
Wed |
12:15 pm - 2:45 pm |
Garden City |
3 |
|
| 0836-307-003 |
P. Pope |
|
Mon/Wed |
8:00 am - 9:15 am |
GC - HHE 201 |
3 |
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Sections Offered: Spring 2024 |
| Introduction To Philosophy Of Education |
| 0836-307-001 |
P. Pope |
|
Mon/Wed |
8:00 am - 9:15 am |
GC - HHE 111 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |
| 0836-307-002 |
L. Bryzzheva |
|
Wed |
12:15 pm - 2:45 pm |
GC - HHE 214 |
3 |
This Course is Filled to Capacity |