Unit of Study EDUC1003 Education and Philosophy: Playing with Thought (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Education
Placement

No

Unit description

Introduces diverse philosophies relevant to the meanings and purposes of education. The unit provides a space for students to discuss and debate big ideas about education and observe their implications and applications in practice. Students are encouraged to recognise and develop ways of knowing and being that help them to think and act critically, creatively and inclusively in diverse educational contexts.

Unit content

Module 1: The history and purpose of education

Module 2: Philosophies and theories of education (part one)

Module 3: Philosophies and theories of education (part two)

Module 4: Practices of education

Module 5: Challenges of education

Module 6: The practices of critical and creative educators

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Term1	Term1
Gold Coast	Term1,3,5	Term1,3,5
Lismore	Term1	Term1
Online	Term1,3,5	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

demonstrate an understanding of foundational educational concepts, contexts and contemporary issues.

demonstrate ability to identify and critique educational philosophies and theories

demonstrate an ability to identify and analyse the philosophical foundations of educational practices

demonstrate an ability to critically and ethically reflect on personal assumptions and beliefs about the nature and purpose of education

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Workshop 2 hours (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	50%
Essay	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 2 hours (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	50%
Essay	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 2 hours (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	50%
Essay	50%

Teaching method

Workshop 2 hours (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Portfolio	50%
Essay	50%

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts

Readings, (available on learning site)..

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Texts

Readings, (available on learning site)..

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Texts

Readings, (available on learning site)..

Prescribed Resources/Equipment

No prescribed resources/equipment.

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

Domestic

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