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Unit of Study EDUC1003 - Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought (2024)

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Unit description

Introduces diverse philosophies relevant to the meanings and purposes of education. The unit provides a space for students to discuss and debate big ideas about education and observe their implications and applications in practice. Students are encouraged to recognise and develop ways of knowing and being that help them to think and act critically, creatively and inclusively in diverse educational contexts.  

Unit content

Module 1: The history and purpose of education

Module 2:  Philosophies and theories of education (part one)

Module 3: Philosophies and theories of education (part two)

Module 4: Practices of education

Module 5: Challenges of education

Module 6: The practices of critical and creative educators

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Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
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Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
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Lismore
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Online
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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of foundational educational concepts, contexts and contemporary issues.

demonstrate ability to identify and critique educational philosophies and theories

demonstrate an ability to identify and analyse the philosophical foundations of educational practices

demonstrate an ability to critically and ethically reflect on personal assumptions and beliefs about the nature and purpose of education

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