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Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

4253EDSTUD-JAN-CTY

Aims

The module provides students with an introduction to a range of ideas that have had an influence on educational practice. It further considers how concepts concerning human nature and experience has shaped educational provision and learning environments.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Recognise how a range of philosophical ideas have shaped both past, present and emerging learning environments
2.
Reflect on the relationship between philosophy, education and experience

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Key thinkers and ideas in the development of philosophies of education, philosophy, education and the global South, educational ideas and educational practice; philosophy, teaching and learning; curriculum and the content of schooling; human nature and educational practice.
Module Overview:
This module provides you with an introduction to a range of ideas that have had an influence on educational practice. It further considers how concepts concerning human nature and experience have shaped educational provision and learning environments.
Additional Information:The module complements learning across Level 4 in that it offers students an opportunity to explore a range of ideas that have influenced historic, current and emerging educational practice. Formative assessment tasks will culminate in an annotated bibliography that will be used to support a narrated presentation. In reflecting on their own experiences, students will be encouraged to consider how philosophical ideas about education may influence other learner’s educational experiences.

Assessments

Essay

Presentation