MKJO-Pedagogy today. Readings, interpretations, and discussions 2300-N-TRA-PT

The main aim of the course is to support students in acquiring the professional knowledge and competencies in philosophically oriented pedagogy. Participants will be offered to focus on some aspects of the contemporary philosophical debates on educational issues. In general the aims of the course are as the following:
- to get students acquainted with the current philosophical theories of education,
- to introduce the key concepts of philosophical discourse on education that are necessary for understanding the specific character of teaching and learning,
- to strength students’ reflective attitude towards educational theories and practice,
- to develop students’ understanding of ethical dimension of teaching and learning,
- to support students in preparation for the continuous professional self-development.

Participation in the course, presentation in English at the class.
The student can obtain 85 points for the presentation, and 15 points for active participation in class discussions.

To pass the course with grade (see in the comments section) the student needs to get the number of points
3 60-67
3+ 68-75
4 76-83
4+ 84-91
5 92-100

The Aims of Education, red. R. Marples, Routledge, Londonand New York 1999 (P. Standish, Education without aims?; W. Hare, Critical thinking as an aim of education)
D. Carr, Making Sense of Education. An introduction to the philosophy and theory of education and teaching, RoutledgeFalmer, London and New York 2003.
J. Dunne, What’s the good of education? [w:] Partnership and the Benefits of Learning, red. P. Hogan, Educational Studies Association of Ireland, Maynooth College, Co. Kildare 1995, s. 60-82.
E. Ellsworth, Teaching Positions. Difference, Pedagogy, and the Power of Address, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York and London 1997.
P. Fairfield, Education After Dewey, Continuum, New York 2009.
P. Hogan, The Custody and Courtship of Experience: Western Education in Philosophical Perspective, The Columba Press, Dublin 1995.
Modern Educational Myths. The future of democratic comprehensive education, red. B. O’Hagan, Kogan Page, London 1999.
I. Murdoch, The Sovereignty of Good, Routledge, London and New York 2004.

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