FOE1002 Ideas of Education (FOEDU)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst (ONC)Springfld

Units 1.0 (Curriculum and Education Studi) Band 5

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Synopsis

By examining a number of significant historical and contemporary ideas of education and the underpinning assumptions and philosophies of significant theorists, it will be possible to identify how diverse meanings of the term "education" occur and re-occur. Examination of emerging personal philosophies and ideas of education will also demonstrate how the meaning of "education" can reflect individual perspectives. This awareness of the multiplicity of contexts and meanings will aid the development of personal philosophies of education and professional conduct.