Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2018 - EDUC 230 D100

Introduction to Philosophy of Education (3)

Class Number: 4057

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 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:

What is education? What are the aims and goals of education? Why does the philosophy of education matter? Why should the philosophy of education concern you? Is ‘schooling’ the same as ‘education’? These are the kinds of questions that we will engage and grapple with throughout the course. To this end, we will explore and examine fundamental elements that make up philosophical discourse in education, such as: (this is not an exhaustive list) meaning of being human, self-other, individuality and collectivity, freedom and responsibility, awareness and reflexivity, change and transformation, ethics and morality, educated person, aims of education, conceptions of knowledge, care and justice, emotionality and relationality.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

The coursework aims at cultivating in the students:

  • self-reflectivity and perspectival thinking;
  • relational thinking and empathy;
  • collaboration and dialogue in a community of inquiry;
  • effective communication

Grading

  • Weekly in-class writing that will be further processed and organized 50%
  • Dialogue and group presentation 50%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readable and watchable material will be emailed directly to students.

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