Philosophies of Education: Critical Approaches and Ethical Practices
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Overview
Subject area
SEYS
Catalog Number
703
Course Title
Philosophies of Education: Critical Approaches and Ethical Practices
Department(s)
Description
This course is designed to explore philosophical dimensions of educationalpolicy and practice. Teachers will study major philosophical orientations of education, knowledge and ethics, focusing on the concepts of justice, equity, and other ideas that guide decision making in public education. They will critically engage with key philosophical texts, both classic and contemporary, and use case studies from a variety of educational contexts to grapple with “real life” ethical dimensions of education and schooling. Participants will look to theory andevidence in evaluating educational decisions and practices, with attention to the effects that school/educator choices and actions have on others (including learners, families, other professionals, and various communities). As a culminating project,learners will work collaboratively to create and analyze their own original “real world” case studies.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Graduate
Liberal Arts
Yes
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3