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B.Ed Philosophy

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Nairs College Of Education

B.Ed Philosophy

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the aims and objectives of teaching Philosophy.
  • Formulate instructional objectives for a lesson.
  • Gain mastery of the teaching skills.
  • Apply various methods in teaching Philosophy.
  • Use various resources in teaching Philosophy.

Unit I: Introduction to Philosophy

  • Definition and Nature of Philosophy
    - Understanding philosophy as a discipline.
    - Branches of philosophy: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Axiology, Logic.

  • Philosophy and Education
    - Relationship between philosophy and education.
    - Role of philosophy in shaping educational practices.

Unit II: Western Philosophical Traditions

  • Classical Philosophers
    - Contributions of Plato and Aristotle to education.

  • Modern Philosophical Thoughts
    - Theories of John Locke, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and Immanuel Kant.

  • Contemporary Philosophers
    - Ideas of John Dewey and Paulo Freire.

Unit III: Indian Philosophical Traditions

  • Ancient Indian Philosophies
    - Vedic and Upanishadic views on education.
    - Buddhist and Jain educational philosophies.

  • Modern Indian Thinkers
    - Contributions of Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, and Mahatma Gandhi.

Unit IV: Educational Theories and Practices

  • Perennialism and Essentialism
    - Focus on classical knowledge and core curriculum.

  • Progressivism and Reconstructionism
    - Emphasis on student-centered learning and social change.

  • Existentialism and Education
    - Focus on individual freedom and personal development.

Unit V: Values and Ethics in Education

  • Moral and Ethical Education
    - Role of values in education.
    - Approaches to teaching ethics and values.

  • Character Education
    - Importance of character building in schools.
    - Strategies for integrating character education into the curriculum.

Unit VI: Educational Philosophy in Practice

  • Philosophical Analysis of Educational Policies
    - Examination of current educational policies and practices through a philosophical lens.

  • Philosophy of Curriculum
    - Philosophical foundations of curriculum design and development.

Suggested Activities

  • Philosophical Debates: Engage in debates on various philosophical ideas and their implications for education.
  • Reflective Journals: Write reflective journals on the impact of philosophical thoughts on personal teaching philosophies.
  • Group Discussions: Conduct discussions on the relevance of different educational philosophies in contemporary education.
  • Case Studies: Analyze case studies to explore philosophical underpinnings in educational scenarios.