Philosophy Of Education (EDT
305/301/502)
Course Syllabus Fall Term 2002
Course
Description: The primary focus of this course is the
development of the western philosophical tradition in education, as well as
several multi‑cultural philosophical theories. You will be encouraged to
explore the relationships between these theories of educational philosophy and
current public school policies in the United States. Most importantly, you will
be encouraged to formulate your own personal mission statement and vision with
regard to educational leadership and stewardship in a globally diverse
community of learners.
Instructor: Monalisa Mullins, e‑mail address: monalisa.mullins@notes.udayton.edu
My office is located
in Chaminade Hall 228-b; phone 229‑3306. Office hours are TTH 7-8am and
2:45-5pm. An alternate appointment may be scheduled if these hours are
inconvenient. If you have an after‑hours emergency, you may call me at
home at 937-859‑7587.
The
University’s Statement on Dignity: A primary assertion of both our religious
and civil traditions is the inviolable dignity of each person. Recognition of
and respect for the person are central to our life as a Christian and
educational community and are what allow us to pursue our common mission while
being many diverse persons. Thus, discrimination, harassment, or any other
conduct that diminishes the worth of a person are incompatible with our
fundamental commitment as a catholic university conducted in the Marianist
tradition. Every person, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin,
gender, sexual orientation, age or disability shall be treated with respect and
dignity. No person shall be subject to any sexual, racial, psychological,
physical, verbal or other similar harassment or abuse, or be denied equitable
consideration for access to employment and the programs, services, and
activities of the university. For further information, please see http://www.udayton.edu/~diverse/divtoc.html
Policy
Regarding Academic Dishonesty: your Student Handbook reads as follows: "plagiarism
consists of any of the following: quoting directly from any source of material ‑
including students' work and materials purchased from research consultants ‑
without appropriately citing the source and identifying the quoted material;
knowingly citing an incorrect source, using ideas (i.e. material other than
information that is common knowledge) from any source of material ‑
including other students' work and materials purchased from research
consultants ‑ without citing the source and identifying the borrowed
material."
Text: Gerald L. Gutek, Historical and
Philosophical Foundations of Education, 3rd edition, Prentice Hall;
2001.(ISBN 0-13-013141-5) required. Additional materials are on
closed library reserve and on my homepage at: http://homepages.udayton.edu/~mullins
Procedures for Evaluating Teacher Candidate
Performance:
1. There is one paper required for the course.
This assignment is a reflection paper that explores your personal “mission
statement” regarding your role as an educational leader, especially with
respect for diversity issues in education (please see the University’s
Statement on Dignity in this syllabus). Papers will be evaluated for
clarity of expression and depth of candidate’s reflection regarding the
philosophical foundations in education. Spelling, grammar and organization are factors that contribute significantly to
this category of evaluation. This paper
must be submitted electronically as a file attachment in MSWord format with
Times New Roman 12pt font, 1 inch margins, and 3-4 pages double-spaced. (30% of the total course grade)
2.
One exam is required, which will be evaluated both for critical analysis and
English composition. As a critical analysis, exams will be evaluated for
accuracy and perceptiveness in capturing the main features of the selected
topic. As compositions, they will be evaluated for clarity, spelling, grammar
and organization. (30% of the total course grade)
3. Class participation counts for 20% of the
total course grade. More than two absences will result in an automatic 50%
reduction in the points reserved for class participation. There will be no
exceptions for this deduction without written exemption from the Dean’s office
for absences excused due to illness.
4. The remaining 20% of the total course grade
is reserved for participation in a small group projects which will require a
Power Point presentation to the class. Presentations will cover topics
discussed in class lectures, and will be evaluated by peers using an assessment
rubric. The peer assessment rubric includes 3-5pts assigned in each of
these four categories: academic content, aesthetic expression, creativity, and
basic standards. Basic standards include these criteria: a) 8-12minutes for
presentation b) audibility/clarity of presentation,
and c) overall connection to presentation topic. I reserve the right to make
discretionary judgments as needed regarding peer evaluations.
The grading scale
used for this course is as follows:
A outstanding mastery (95-100pt)
A- excellent mastery (91-94pt)
B+ very good mastery (88‑90pt)
B very good mastery (85-87pt)
B- good mastery
(81-84pt)
C+ good mastery
(78-80pt)
C fair mastery
(75-77pt)
C- fair mastery (71-74pt)
D+ poor mastery
(68-70pt)
D poor mastery (65-67pt)
D- minimal mastery (60-64pt)
F failing to master (below 60pt)
FYI Internet
Resources:
1. see my home page at http://homepages.udayton.edu/~mullins
2. UD's library web page provides an on‑line
catalog, access to Ohio Link, and other databases. Their location is Http://Www.Udayton.Edu/~Library/Index.Htm.
3. UD's Service Learning Resource Center (SLRC) provides information on
current service learning opportunities in the Dayton area, as well as information
about UD courses that include service learning as either required or optional
components. The SLRC web site is at http://www.udayton.edu/~service/.
Be sure to check out the "other cool sites" listed in the
menu; you can even link to the White House.
Course
Calendar & Readings Schedule:
Aug 27 Introduction – Discuss Syllabus & Meet Students
Aug 29 Lecture I & discussion: Ch 2 Plato
Sep 3 Lecture II & discussion: Ch 3 Aristotle
Sep 5 Lecture III & discussion: Ch 10 Pestalozzi
Sep 10 Lecture IV & discussion: Ch 12 Wollstonecraft
Sep 12 Lecture V & discussion: Ch 13 Mann & Ch 17 Spencer
Sep 17 Lecture VI & discussion: Ch 19 Dewey
Sep 19 Lecture VII & discussion: Ch 22 Du Bois; Mission Statements due by 4pm
Sep 24 Assign Groups & Select Presentation Topics
Sep 26 Class With Dr. Connie Bowman
Oct 1 Computer Lab for Power Point Presentations for Groups 1-3
Oct 3 Computer Lab for Power Point Presentations for Groups 4-6
Oct 8 Presentations & Peer Evaluations
Oct 10 Assessment of Peer Evaluations
Oct 15-Nov 22 Field Observations
Nov 26 Discussion re Field Observations
Nov 28 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec 3 Course evaluations and Lecture Review
Dec 5 Final Exam Review