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SOS2019Philosophy of Education2+0+0ECTS:4
Year / SemesterFall Semester
Level of CourseFirst Cycle
Status Elective
DepartmentDEPARTMENT of SOCIOLOGY
Prerequisites and co-requisitesNone
Mode of Delivery
Contact Hours14 weeks - 2 hours of lectures per week
Lecturer--
Co-LecturerAssist. Prof. Ersoy Özmen ALKAN
Language of instructionTurkish
Professional practise ( internship ) None
 
The aim of the course:
The aim is to provide students with an argumentative foundation for discussing the challenges encountered in the educational process and their proposed solutions.
 
Learning OutcomesCTPOTOA
Upon successful completion of the course, the students will be able to :
LO - 1 : Learns about the concept of education.7,12,14,161,
LO - 2 : Discovers the strengths and weaknesses of educational practices.7,12,14,161,
LO - 3 : Relates the philosophy of education to other philosophical disciplines.7,12,14,161,
LO - 4 : Understands the importance of philosophy of education.7,12,14,161,
CTPO : Contribution to programme outcomes, TOA :Type of assessment (1: written exam, 2: Oral exam, 3: Homework assignment, 4: Laboratory exercise/exam, 5: Seminar / presentation, 6: Term paper), LO : Learning Outcome

 
Contents of the Course
Issues such as the concept of education, curriculum, education-citizenship relationship, and who should have a say in education will be discussed.
 
Course Syllabus
 WeekSubjectRelated Notes / Files
 Week 1Introduction
 Week 2Thinking About Education
 Week 3Concept of Education
 Week 4What is Education Good for?
 Week 5About the Cirriculum
 Week 6Problem of Indoctrination
 Week 7Can Ethics Be Taught?
 Week 8Do Schools Raise Good Citizens?
 Week 9Midterm Exam
 Week 10Do Children Have Rights?
 Week 11Needs, Interests and Experience
 Week 12Do Families Have a Say in Their Children's Education?
 Week 13Should the State Control Education?
 Week 14Equality and Opportunities in Education
 Week 15About Teaching
 Week 16Conclusion
 
Textbook / Material
1Richard Bailey - Philosophy of Education: An Introduction
2Robin Barrow & R. G. Woods - An Introduction to Philosophy of Education
 
Recommended Reading
 
Method of Assessment
Type of assessmentWeek NoDate

Duration (hours)Weight (%)
Mid-term exam 9 01/12/2023 30 dk 50
End-of-term exam 16 23/01/2024 50
 
Student Work Load and its Distribution
Type of workDuration (hours pw)

No of weeks / Number of activity

Hours in total per term
Yüz yüze eğitim 2 14 28
Sınıf dışı çalışma 4 14 56
Arasınav için hazırlık 16 1 16
Arasınav 2 1 2
Dönem sonu sınavı için hazırlık 18 1 18
Dönem sonu sınavı 2 1 2
Diğer 1 14 2 28
Total work load150