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Syllabus TEXT READING IN EDUCATIONAL THEORY - 34569
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Last update 25-09-2019
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 1st degree (Bachelor)

Responsible Department: Education

Semester: 2nd Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Mt. Scopus

Course/Module Coordinator: Dr. Yaron Girsh


Coordinator Office Hours: Needs to be arranged in advance

Teaching Staff:
Dr. Yaron Girsh
Dr. Aviv Cohen Abra
Dr. Oren Ergas

Course/Module description:
The Course is based on analytical and Interpretive Reading of classic texts in philosophy of education.

Course/Module aims:
The course aims to develop the ability to read educational texts in depth.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
The ability to analyze educational texts and disclose their underlying philosophical assumptions regarding the nature of man and society.to read educational theories in their cultural and historical context.

Attendance requirements(%):
100

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: Joint rigorous reading and Dialogue. .

Course/Module Content:
1. Nietzsche F. - Essays on Education.
2. Dewey J. - Experience and Education.
3. Arendt, H. - The Crisis of Education.
4. Freire P. - Pedagogy of the Oppressed.

Required Reading:
Russo, M. (2012). The Problems of Philosophy. New York, NY: SophiaOmni.

Additional Reading Material:
there may be an additional text depending on the lelvel of the class.

Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 70 %
Assignments 30 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %

Additional information:
This course is composed of three groups. The assessment is based on identical criteria and will include: (1) a semestrial exercise; and (2) a final exercise.
 
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