EDD 8830 Philosophical Views in Education

The purpose of this course is the study of the Philosophy of Education. The emphasis of this course is to broaden each candidate's perspective and understanding of the philosophical foundations of education and their relevance to educational issues. The refinement of each candidate's philosophical orientation and the epistemological foundation of subject content that the candidate teaches will be examined and evaluated. As educators it is essential that self-assessment and examination of one's teaching become the dominant basis for positive change. The understanding of philosophical foundations will enable each candidate to more fully understand his or her teaching style and how to adjust one's modus operandi to become increasingly more effective.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus/Athens Campus: 2nd summer in sequence

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Synthesize the various philosophies of education and how they impact educators’ attitudes and beliefs (C & I Standards 1, 5, 7) (Intasc Standards 4, 7, 9)
2. Analyze the various philosophical theories of education and their potential impact on learning); (C & I Standards 3 & 4) (Intasc Standards 4, 9)
3. Clarify his/her individual philosophy regarding teaching and learning); (C & I Standards 4 & 5) (Intasc Standard9, 10)
4. Demonstrate an understanding of issues related to ethics, epistemology, and educational philosophy () (C & I Standards 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7) (Intasc Standard)
5. Examine flaws in the most well-known philosophies (); (C & I Standard 3) (Intasc Standard 4, 5, 9)
6. Understand how the various philosophies impact decisions relative to education in the areas of curriculum development, policy and teaching and learning () (C & I Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) (Intasc Standard 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)