Throughout history, there has been no universal definition of education. Different thinkers and educators have each defined it in their own unique ways. Similarly, various theorists have proposed distinct ideas and philosophies about the purpose and methods of teaching. Most teachers develop their teaching philosophies or methods based on their core values and principles, addressing what they believe is important to teach (such as skills, attitudes, and knowledge), who they aim to teach, and how they plan to teach. Ultimately, their shared goal is to provide students with the best possible education. By examining diverse educational philosophies, theories, and their classroom applications, we aim to help teachers gain a deep understanding of how to implement these concepts in various educational settings and come up with their own personal philosophy for education.

The course covers the following modules: 

Module 1. Exploring education and educational philosophy

1.1. The importance of philosophy in education

1.2. Educational theories and different strategies for classroom application

Module 2. Developing your unique educational philosophy

2.1. Famous educational philosophers and their philosophy

2.2. Developing personal teaching philosophy

Constructivism; Critical Theory; Educational philosophy; Essentialism; Existentialism; Globalisation; Idealism; Leadership action; Perennialism; Post-modernism; Pragmatism; Realism; Reconstructionism; Situationalleadership

By the end of this course, you will be able to