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EDUC20030

Academic Year 2021/2022

Key Ideas in Education (EDUC20030)

Subject:
Education
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Education
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Judith Harford
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module explores the role of education in preparing us for a democratic way of life. Drawing on a range of philosophical and sociological thinkers, it facilitates a careful engagement with some of the most pressing questions of our time:

1. How can we live with others radically different to ourselves?
2. Can we learn conscience, empathy and agreeable disagreement?
3. What are the social barriers to participation and voice?
4. Are students free?
5. Are students equal?
6. And what is the role of the school/the university in the development of a thoughtful citizenry?

In responding to these questions, students will be introduced to classic as well as contemporary thinkers. They will discover the work of Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, John Dewey, Hannah Arendt, Judith Butler, Ronald Dworkin, Matthew Lipman, Martha Nussbaum, and Stanley Cavell.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

1. Communicate clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, on key concepts in Philosophy and Sociology of Education
2. Explore these concepts with reference to the Irish educational scene
3. Demonstrate the ability to close read philosophical as well as sociological texts
4. Pursue research using a range of print and electronic sources

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Seminar (or Webinar)

24
Total

24

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lecture-based approach that employs a P4C (Philosophy for Children) pedagogy

Students and lecturer will engage in discussions that are grounded in key ideas and texts.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Essay: Students will write an essay (1500 words) for submission at the end of the module. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes
80
 Yes
Presentation: In groups of three, students will present a summary of the weekly reading in which they (a) highlight key points (b) define central terms and (c) identify two interesting questions for discussion Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No
20
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Dr Declan Fahie Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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