Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this module students will be able to:
• Critically engage with ideas about the purpose and the nature of education
• Recognise and demonstrate an understanding of the key features of at least three different philosophies of education
• Reflect on their own philosophies of education meaningfully, identifying contradictions or challenges and areas for further inquiry
• Consider how different pedagogical approaches affect the role of the teacher and the learning experience of the student.
• Develop the skills, attributes and dispositions conducive to productive critical engagement, argument and discussion
• Explore opportunities to teach Philosophy and inquiry-based learning in education