Course Catalogue

Philosophy of and for Education 1 EDUC1143

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Education
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

Philosophy of and for Education 1 explores the history and limitations of Western philosophy and relates them to pedagogy and education.

Timetable

Combination of lectures and seminars

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

Part 1: 60% Written Assignment (including essay) that identifies a key philosopher and presents an informed perspective on a contemporary educational issue (1200 words).

 

Part 2: (40%) MCQ Test that covers key philosophers, significant ideas from the course and philosophical problems relevant to education. Designed to assess breadth of knowledge and understanding of core concepts (800 words equivalent).

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

a) To offer participants a broad awareness of the history and limitations of Western philosophy as this applies to pedagogy and practice.

b) To encourage an awareness of education from a philosophically informed perspective.

c) To allow participants to develop their knowledge and understanding of Western philosophy in connection to education and pedagogical practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

a) Identify key philosophers in the history of Western philosophy.

b) Explain certain key limitations of philosophy as these have been addressed in Western philosophy.

c) Outline a critically informed perspective on a philosophical problem.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions