Philosophies and Education
Ontology, Axiology, Epistemology, Nature of the Learner, Curriculum, Role of the Teacher.
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Ontology, Axiology, Epistemology, Nature of the Learner, Curriculum, Role of the Teacher.
This course consists of six lessons and an introduction. The first three lessons present, discuss, and analyze three basic concepts in philosophy. Terms are defined and various philosophers are quoted on their thoughts on specific issues in philosophy such as ontology, axiology, and epistemology. The last three lessons present, discuss, and analyze three basic concepts in Education : nature of the learner, curriculum, and role of the teacher. Various educators are quoted on their thoughts on specific concepts in education such as characteristics of learners, the curricula, and the role of the teacher.
The lessons are entitled:
Introduction
Ontology – the study of being and the nature of existence. Why do we exist and how does being relate to non-being. Is being absolute or relative.
Axiology – the study of values made by humans. Why do we establish values and of what use are they.
Epistemology – the study of knowledge. How is knowledge structured and organized. Is truth absolute or relative? Which knowledge should we put in the curriculum?
Nature of the Leaner – this lesson discusses and analyzes the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of the learner.
The Curriculum – what information, classes and concepts should be included in the school curriculum, who decides?
Role of the Teacher – How does a teacher develop and perfect her/his role as a teacher? Which type of methodologies can be used? Which methodologies are effective and efficient?
