EDUC 521 Educational Philosophy
This course will provide a basic framework for philosophical foundations of education, from a historical perspective. Texts from the past, as for example from the ancient Greeks, to the present day will be read, evaluated, and discussed. The students will be encouraged to be reflective, ask questions, and think critically about present day educational models and philosophies. Discourses will take place about current controversies in the field and contemporary problems in education. Students will unite theory and practice by applying philosophical ideas and considering their own educational practices. This class will assist students in creating their own philosophy of education that fits their unique professional lives.