Fall 2017 - EDUC 230 D100

Introduction to Philosophy of Education (3)

Class Number: 4199

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 5 – Dec 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Provides prospective teachers and others interested in education an opportunity to examine a variety of educational problems from a philosophical perspective. The central concern of the course is to elucidate the nature of education as a phenomenon distinct from such activities as training, schooling, and socialization. May be applied towards the certificate in liberal arts. Breadth-Humanities.

COURSE DETAILS:

There are no prerequisites for the course. It is, however, essential that all who wish to take the course, including those on a wait list, are present for the first introductory class.

This course, open to all undergraduates, is intended to provide students who have a general interest in educational studies an opportunity to critically examine a variety of educational issues from the perspective of analytic philosophy. A central concern of the course is to elucidate the nature of education as distinct from related concepts such as training and socialisation, and to argue that education is a uniquely human phenomenon. Other concepts considered include mind, knowledge and emotion. As its title indicates, the course is equally concerned with introducing the business of philosophical analysis to students. 

Topics include: What is it to be Human? The Concept of Education. The Nature of Knowledge. Indoctrination. Autonomy Religion. Needs, Wants and Interests. Creativity. Culture. The Arts.

Grading

NOTES:

There are two in-class tests

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Robin Barrow and Ronald Woods (2006), An Introduction to Philosophy of Education, Fourth Edition, Routledge, Paperback. 
ISBN: 0415381266

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS