Philosophy of Education
The course includes six lessons on the philosophy of education. The course considers basic topics involved in the process of education at all levels. It seems logical that teachers should discuss and analyze topics such as ontology, axiology and epistemology and related issues in education and learning. This course is instructed by using a series of videos taught by Dr. Larry Gilbert. These classes were taught to students who were training to be teachers at different levels.
What you’ll learn
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They will have a better understanding of the interaction between learners, teachers, and the process and value of Education
Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
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You should have a basic understanding of Philosophical and Educational concepts and an interest in the Philosophy of Education.
Who this course is for:
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Teachers, parents and learners.
$15.00 USD
Skill level: All Levels
Students: 46
Languages: English
Captions: Yes
Lectures: 6
Video: 1 total hour
Advanced Philosophy of Education
The course revolves around an analysis of one's existence and the value judgements one makes in life and how these judgements determine the concept of knowledge.
The course presents three lessons:
1. The first lesson addresses the following questions (Ontology):
What does it mean to exist?
What is existence?
Are there different forms of existence?
Why do we exist?
2. The second lesson addresses the following questions (Axiology):
Why do we make value judgements?
Are value judgements necessary?
How do value judgements affect us?
Which value judgements should we make?
3. The third lesson addresses the following questions (Epistemology):
Is knowledge valuable?
Which knowledge should we pass on?
How do we organize knowledge?
Who should pass on knowledge?
What you’ll learn
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Students will learn about the consequences (important knowledge, epistemology) of the interaction between you (being, existence, ontology) and your values (judgments, epistemology).
Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
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The course, Philosophy of Education by Larry L. Gilbert
Who this course is for:
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This course will be most valuable to those students who want to become elementary or secondary teachers.
$15.00 USD
Skill level: Intermediate Level
Students: 42
Languages: English
Captions: Yes
Lectures: 5
Video: 1.5 total hours
classroom teaching
The course will discuss the characteristics and learning styles of elementary, secondary and adult learners. Next, it will discuss the curriculum offered in the elementary and secondary schools. And thirdly, the course will discuss the role of the teacher in the classroom and how the teacher can operate in the classroom to educate and motivate learners.
What you’ll learn
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The students will become familiar with the characteristics of learners of different ages from elementary, high school, and adults. In addition, the students should become familiar with the learning styles of learners of different ages in the elementary and high school.
Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
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There are no required courses; however, it would be helpful if the students had taken the course in the philosophy of education.
Who this course is for:
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The target students are those University students training to become teachers at the elementary, secondary or adult level.
$15.00 USD
Skill level: Beginner Level
Students: 56
Languages: English
Captions: Yes
Lectures: 6
Video: 1.5 total hours
philosophies & education
Terms are defined and various philosophers are quoted on their thoughts on specific issues in philosophy such as ontology, axiology, and epistemology. The last three lessons present discuss, and analyze three basic concepts in Education. Various educators are quoted on their thoughts on specific concepts in education such as characteristics of learners, the curricula, and the role of the teacher.
The lessons are entitled:
Introduction
Ontology – the study of existence, being and the nature of existence. Why do we exist and how does being relate to non-being. Is being absolute or relative.
Axiology – the study of values made by humans. Why do we establish values and of what use are they.
Epistemology – the study of knowledge. How is knowledge structured and organized. Is truth absolute or relative? Which knowledge should we put in the curriculum?
Nature of the Leaner – this lesson discusses and analyzes the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of the learner.
The Curriculum – what information, classes and concepts should be included in the school curriculum, who decides?
Role of the Teacher – How does a teacher develop and perfect her/his role as a teacher? Which type of methodologies can be used? Which methodologies are effective and efficient?
What you’ll learn
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The student will derive an in depth understanding of the philosophical meaning of existence and being. What does it mean to exist? What is nothing?
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The student will develop a better understanding of value theory. Why do we have conflicting problems and issues regarding value? Are values absolute or relative?
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The students will learn about the theory of knowledge. Is knowledge innate or collected or subjective or objective? Is knowledge absolute or relative? We discuss how do we determine truth by correspondence or coherent theories?
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The student will experience the interaction between these philosophical issues confronting mankind. From an analyses of this interaction he/she should build a teaching framework.
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Students will learn how to build a framework to which includes a fuller understanding of the learner, methodologies, subject content, and the goals of education.
Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?
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We recommend taking our courses Philosophy of Education and Advanced Philosophy of Education.
Who this course is for:
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Graduates who are going to teach Philosophy of Education in the University level.
$15.00 USD
Skill level: Expert Level
Students: TBA
Languages: English
Captions: Yes
Lectures: 7
Video: 1.5 total hours