Friday, June 17, 2011

Ed 501 Syllabus

Philippine Normal University
Taft Avenue, Manila

COURSE GUIDE IN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Course no: ED 501
Course Description: This course is an intensive survey of the different philosophies, movements, theories and principles of Education. It shall trace the influence of philosophy to the teaching-learning process and shall identify the effects of different philosophies in the Philippine Educational System and its practices.

Course Objectives: At the end of the course the students are expected to:
a.       identify relevant philosophical principles in teaching learning situations
b.      form a critical and analytical attitude towards various educational philosophies
c.       comprehend the implications of different philosophical thoughts in educational practices
d.      Manifest knowledge of the nature of philosophy and its processes as applied to Philippine education

Course Content:

  1. INTRODUCTION                                                                            
The Nature of Philosophy
The Nature of Education
The Role of Philosophy in Education
The Philosophy of PNU
  1. MAJOR WESTERN PHILOSOPHIES                                           
Idealism
Realism
Pragmatism/Experimentalism
  1. CONTEMPORARY WESTERN PHILOSOPHIES                                   
Perennialism
Essentialism
Progressivism
Existentialism
Social Traditionalism
Social Reconstructionism/Experimentalism
  1. EASTERN PHILOSOPHIES                                                                       
Hinduism
Chinese Philosophies
            Confucianism
            Buddhism
            Taoism
Japanese Philosophy
Muslim Philosophy/ Islam
Christian Philosophy
  1. SYNTHESES: TOWARD AN EMERGING FILIPINO
 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY                                      

Course Requirements:             2 major exams
                                                Written reports on an assigned topic

Grading system:          25%  major exams & posted online tests
                                    25%  reports
                                    25%  posted comments/ insights
                                    25%  class participation in class discussion

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