EDF8205

Philosophical Issues in Curriculum Development (12 points)

(EDU)

Leader: TBA

Offered:
Not offered in 2003.

Synopsis: The so-called 'foundations' of knowledge and how knowledge is gained. Controversies over adequate evidence, truth and the distinction between knowledge and belief; knowledge, language and meaning; the logic, function and significance of epistemic discourse. Different kinds of evidential claims; kinds of knowledge, such as philosophy, mathematics, science, ethics, religion and aesthetics; the idea of a differentiated basis for the school curriculum. Curriculum choice and decision making; justification of curriculum, and the logical, moral, economic, political and pragmatic approaches to the selection of curriculum material.

Assessment: Seminar Presentation (= 2000 words) 25%; Essay (4000 words for MEd students, 6000 words for EdD students): 75%