Philosophy Of Education

1. Explain the meaning and goals of education
2. Describe the concept of philosophy and its functions
3. Discuss the relationship between philosophy and education
4. Explain curriculum in relation to education
5. Define the concept of metaphysics
6. Describe logic and its divisions

13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: The Concept of Education, Aims, Goals and Objectives · 4 hours

     Read the unit introduction and objectives.. Study the concept of education and its definitions.. Analyze the aims of education and their philosophical underpinnings.. Reflect on the National Policy on Education..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 2: Meaning, Scope and Functions of Philosophy · 4 hours

     Define philosophy and its various interpretations.. Explore the scope of philosophical inquiries.. Examine the analytical, speculative, and prescriptive functions of philosophy.. Consider the implications of philosophy for teaching..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Philosophy and Education · 4 hours

     Analyze the relationship between philosophy and education.. Discuss the conceptions of philosophy of education.. Evaluate the importance of philosophy of education to teachers and educators.. Reflect on the role of philosophy in shaping educational practices..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 4: The Great Philosophers I · 4 hours

     Study the historical background and major educational ideas of Socrates.. Examine Socrates' theory of knowledge, concept of virtue, and dialectic method.. Reflect on the relevance of Socrates' thought to Nigerian education..

5. Week 5Module 1:

   • Unit 5: The Great Philosophers II · 4 hours

     Explore Plato's educational contributions and their importance to Nigerian education.. Describe John Locke's educational ideas, methods of education, and curriculum.. Compare and contrast the educational philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Locke..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Curriculum: The Nature of Education in Nigeria · 4 hours

     Examine the concept of curriculum and its organization.. Discuss the nature of school subjects and the construction of a balanced curriculum.. Analyze curriculum integration and the views of John Locke and John Dewey on curriculum..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Metaphysics · 4 hours

     Define metaphysics and its divisions.. Explore idealism, its concepts of knowledge and value, and its aims of education.. Analyze the idealist curriculum and method of education.. Reflect on the influence of idealism on Nigerian education..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Metaphysical Realism · 4 hours

     Discuss realism, scientific realism, and their educational implications.. Examine realist aims of education, curriculum, and methods of education.. Reflect on the influence of realism on Nigerian education.. Explore naturalism and its educational implications..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Schools of Thought I · 4 hours

     Explore philosophical schools of thought, including idealism, realism, and naturalism.. Discuss the educational implications of each school of thought.. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each philosophical perspective..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Schools of Thought II · 4 hours

      Examine pragmatism, existentialism, and reconstructionism as schools of thought.. Discuss the educational implications of each school of thought.. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each philosophical perspective..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Axiology · 4 hours

      Define axiology and its branches: ethical philosophy, aesthetics, and political philosophy.. Explore the axiology of realism, idealism, pragmatism, and existentialism.. Discuss the importance of axiology to education..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 2: Logic · 4 hours

      Explore the nature and definition of logic.. Discuss the scope of logic, including intellectual inquiry and formal logic.. Examine the divisions of logic: simple apprehension, judgment, and reasoning or inference..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 3: Logic and Reasoning · 4 hours

      Discuss the importance of logic in identifying errors, avoiding fallacies, evaluating arguments, and solving problems.. Examine deductive and inductive reasoning.. Apply logical principles to educational contexts..

    • Unit 4: Freedom · 4 hours

      Explore the concept of freedom and its historical background.. Discuss the consequences of freedom and its implications for individuals and society.. Reflect on the role of freedom in education..