Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
Values, Philosophy and Education
Course Number:
P_BVLPHED
Course Description:
In most countries around the world, but particularly in Western countries, we find diversity in ideas about the value of education. This module will introduce you to key debates in education with a particular focus on personal and institutional value systems in educational contexts and current normative debates on the purposes and values of education. The issues we debate revolve around questions such as: Should we fund religious schools? Should schools teach patriotism? Should parents have a say in sex education? Should we teach climate activism? These questions have no right or wrong answer but rather require normative enquiry and a clear, sound and relevant argument which is located in context and related to educational practice as we observe and experience it. A good argument is inseparable from an analysis of context, and an awareness of who is arguing and how they conduct themselves.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
PHIL 391
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (10)_15.pdf
