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Philosophy Of Education

This course introduces students to the fundamental elements of educational philosophy. It explores concepts such as metaphysics, axiology, and epistemology, providing a basis for understanding the value and need for philosophical perspectives in education. The course examines the relationship between philosophy and education, various philosophical approaches, and the contributions of key philosophers. It also covers curriculum development and the philosophical aims of education in Nigeria.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Philosophy of EducationMetaphysicsAxiologyEpistemologyCurriculum

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concept of Education

2

Philosophy and its Functions

3

Relationship between Philosophy and Education

4

Philosophical Approaches

5

Curriculum Development

6

Metaphysics

7

Axiology

8

Logic

9

Epistemology

Total Topics9 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Education Administrator

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Curriculum Developer

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Policy Analyst

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Educational Consultant

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Industry Applications

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 1: The Concept of Education, Aims, Goals and Objectives

6 study hours
  • •Read the introduction to understand the concept of education.
  • •Define education and list its aims.
  • •Explain the National Policy on Education.
Week
2

Module 1: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 2: Meaning, Scope and Functions of Philosophy

6 study hours
  • •Define philosophy and explain the roles of a philosopher.
  • •Describe the functions of philosophy.
  • •Explain the implications of philosophy for teaching.
Week
3

Module 1: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 3: Philosophy and Education

6 study hours
  • •Explain the relationship between philosophy and education.
  • •Discuss the conceptions of philosophy of education.
  • •Describe the importance of philosophy of education to the teacher.
Week
4

Module 1: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 4: The Great Philosophers I

6 study hours
  • •Discuss Socrates' contributions to education.
  • •Explain Plato's major educational ideas.
  • •Describe John Locke's method of education.
Week
5

Module 1: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 5: The Great Philosophers II

6 study hours
  • •Explain Dewey's concept of education.
  • •Discuss Dewey's concept of philosophy of education.
  • •Explain Deweism and Education.
Week
6

Module 2: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 1: Curriculum: The Nature of Education in Nigeria

6 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of curriculum.
  • •Discuss curriculum organization.
  • •Explain the nature of school subjects.
Week
7

Module 2: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 2: Metaphysics

6 study hours
  • •Define metaphysics and explain the idealist perspective.
  • •Enumerate the idealists' aims of education.
  • •Explain how the idealist method of education has influenced Nigerian education.
Week
8

Module 2: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 3: Metaphysical Realism

6 study hours
  • •Explain realism and its educational implications.
  • •Enumerate realists' aims of education.
  • •Explain realists' influence on Nigerian education.
Week
9

Module 2: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 4: Schools of Thought I

6 study hours
  • •Explain the assertions of the idealists, realists and naturalists.
  • •Discuss the educational implications of each.
  • •Compare and contrast the ideologies of these schools of thought.
Week
10

Module 2: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 5: Schools of Thought II

6 study hours
  • •Explain pragmatism, existentialism and reconstructionism.
  • •Discuss the educational implications of each.
  • •Compare and contrast the ideologies of these schools of thought.
Week
11

Module 3: Philosophy of Education

6h

Unit 1: Axiology

6 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of axiology.
  • •Discuss ethical and political philosophy.
  • •Describe the axiology of various schools of thought.
Week
12

Module 3: Philosophy of Education

12h

Unit 2: Logic

6 study hours
  • •Explain the nature of logic and its scope.
  • •Discuss the divisions of logic.
  • •Understand the importance of logic in reasoning.

Unit 3: Logic and Reasoning

6 study hours
  • •Study the importance of logic.
  • •Differentiate between deductive and inductive reasoning.
Week
13

Module 3: Philosophy of Education

12h

Unit 4: Freedom

6 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of freedom.
  • •Discuss the consequences of freedom.
  • •Relate the concept of freedom to educational practices.

Unit 5: Epistemology

6 study hours
  • •Explain epistemology and its types.
  • •Differentiate between formal and informal education.
  • •Discuss the need for knowledge in Nigerian schools.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking the different schools of thought (Idealism, Realism, Pragmatism) to their educational implications.

2

Practice applying philosophical concepts (metaphysics, axiology, epistemology) to analyze contemporary educational issues.

3

Focus on understanding the key differences between the classical and progressive schools of thought.

4

Review the contributions of key philosophers (Plato, Dewey, Locke) and their relevance to Nigerian education.

5

Prepare concise summaries of each unit, highlighting the main points and key terms.

6

Practice essay questions that require you to compare and contrast different philosophical perspectives.

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