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EDU 211: Philosophy of Education and Critical Thinking
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Module 1: Introduction to Philosophy of Education
Introduction
World views in Philosophy of education
Self-Check Questions
Methods of Technical Philosophy
Discussion Forum
Importance of Studying Philosophy
Join the Conversation
Reflect on Your Journey
END OF MODULE 1 ASSESSMENT
Module 2: Philosophical theories of education technology
Idealism and Realism
Rationale of existentialism.
Case study
Online discussion 1
Constructivism
Pragmatism
Online discussion2
END OF MODULE 2 ASSESSMENT
TAKE HOME MESSAGE/SELF REFLECTION
Module 3: Methods of Technical Philosophy
Methods of technical Philosophy
Join the Conversation
Speculative Method
knowledge check
Rational method
CASE STUDY 1
Knowledge Check
Critical Method
Policy Critique Method
END OF MODULE ASSESSMENT 1
TAKE HOME MESSAGE
Module 4: Branches of Technical Philosophy
INTRODUCTION
Epistemology
Question for self-check
Justified True Belief & The Gettier Problem (Epistemology)
Logic
Application of logic in algebra
Axiology
Metaphysics
Case study 1
Discussion Forum
END OF MODULE 4 ASSESSMENT
Take Home Message
Module 5: Critical Thinking
Concepts Of Critical Thinking
Rationale of Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Skills
Workshop Mini-Project
Critical Thinking Skills Puzzle
Self Check Questions
END OF MODULE 5 ASSESSMENT
Take Home Message
Module 6: Exploring philosophical Foundations of politics
Foundational Philosophical Theories that Influence Political Thought
Impact of philosophical perspectives on political systems
Application of philosophical principles in political ideologies
Discussion Forum
Project Assignment
END OF MODULE 6 ASSESSMENT
Reflect on Your Journey
Module 7:Introduction to African Philosophy and Leadership
Principles and practices of transformational leadership in the African contex
Comprehensive questions
Impact of transformational leadership on organizational and societal development in Africa
Assignment questions on Safaricom and Michael Joseph case study
Transformational leadership skills in management of organizations
Impact of transformational leadership on organizational and societal development in Africa.
Online DIscussion
END OF MODULE ASSESSMENT
Take Home Message
Module 8: Philosophy and the Environment
Environmental philosophy and its major themes
Relevance of philosophical perspectives on the human-nature relationship
Relevance of philosophical perspectives on the human-nature relationship assignment
Ethical principles to propose solutions to environmental dilemmas
Ethical principles to propose solutions to environmental dilemmas assignment
ARGUMENTS AND SOLUTIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS INFORMED BY ENVIRONMENTAL PHILOSOPHICAL PRINCIPLES.
Test Your Knowledge
Take Home Message
Module 9: Philosophy of Competence Based Education
Philosophies which support Competence Based Curriculum
Case Study
Assignment Case Study: Implementing a CBC in a Vocational Training Institute
Online Discussion
Personal Philosophies in Problem-Solving
Practical/Workshop Assignment
END OF MODULE 9 ASSESSMENT
Reflect on Your Journey
Module 10: Philosophy and Contemporary Human Challenges.
INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHICAL THEORIES IN EDUCATION
Question for self-check
CONTEMPORARY HUMAN CHALLENGES THROUGH A PHILOSOPHICAL LENS
Question for self-check
IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON HUMAN EXISTENCE AND IDENTITY.
Test Your Knowledge
Global Management of COVID-19: Justice and Human Rights Perspectives
END OF MODULE ASSESSMENT
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EDU 211: Philosophy of Education and Critical Thinking
Lecturer:
Titus Murgor
Course Duration in Hours
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45
Skill Level
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Beginner
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