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EDUC414-12S2 (C) Semester Two 2012
Educational Philosophy and Policy

0.2500 EFTS
09 Jul 2012 - 11 Nov 2012 		↓Other occurrences

Description

This course provides an overview of major trends in philosophy of education from the 1960s to the present day. Particular emphasis will be placed on the relationship between epistemology, ethics and education. Students will have the opportunity to address the work of selected thinkers in critical detail, and will be encouraged to apply philosophical skills to practical educational problems.

Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1.  Develop and address educationally significant questions in a philosophically rigorous manner.
2.  Review and understand the literature relevant to several areas of philosophical inquiry in education.
3.  Critically evaluate policy documents and other educational texts.
4.  Analyse and construct educational arguments.
5.  Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the work of selected educational thinkers.
6.  Apply philosophical ideas and methods to practical contexts.

Pre-requisites

Subject to the approval of the Head of School

Restrictions

Equivalent Courses

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Tuesday 5:00pm-7:00pm Otakaro 216 Computer Lab 9 Jul - 19 Aug,
3 Sep - 14 Oct

Course Coordinator

John Freeman-Moir

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Essay 1 50%
Essay 2 50%


Assignment Due Dates will be advised.

Additional information on extensions, aegrotat procedures, dishonest practice, and other matters relating to assessment can be found in the College of Education "Assessment Guidelines for Students" and the "General Course and Examination Regulations" section of the University of Canterbury Calendar 2012.

Textbooks

There are no Required Texts for this course.

Some Key Journals:

Educational Philosophy and Theory
Educational Theory
Education and Culture
Journal of Education Policy
Journal of Philosophy of Education
Policy Futures in Education
Studies in Philosophy and Education
Utopian Studies

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Assessment and grading system

Grade    GPA      Marks

A+           9         90 – 100
A             8         85 – 89
A-            7         80 – 84
B+           6         75 – 79
B             5         70 – 74
B-            4         65 – 69
C+           3         60 – 64
C             2         55 – 59
C-            1         50 – 54
D             0         40 – 49
E            -1          0 – 39

A Pass is 50 marks or over

Fees

Domestic fee $1,502.00
International fee $6,100.00


For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership on the department and colleges page.

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  • EDUC414-12S2 (C) Semester Two 2012
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