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Unit Summary
Unit aim
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
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
| On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | |
|---|---|
| 1 | demonstrate an understanding of foundational educational concepts, contexts and contemporary issues. |
| 2 | demonstrate ability to identify and critique educational philosophies and theories |
| 3 | demonstrate an ability to identify and analyse the philosophical foundations of educational practices |
| 4 | demonstrate an ability to critically and ethically reflect on personal assumptions and beliefs about the nature and purpose of education |
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
Prescribed texts
- Readings, (available on learning site)..
- Readings, (available on learning site)..
- Readings, (available on learning site)..