4. to formulate and examine the underlying assumption of one s educational philosophy. Additional readings will come from journals and texts selected by the students in reference to requirements for assignments. Tests will be based on the materials in course lecture notes, assignments, and discussions. Graduate students will be expected to have access to local, regional, state, and national journals as well as books for the purpose of reviewing articles or topics pertinent to class discussions. In accordance with policies of the Department of Educational Leadership, APA style will be used for all papers and written assignments unless otherwise indicated.
Papers are to be typed or a word processor is to be used.
Participation in class discussions is a vital component of the course to ascertain understanding and to make the class more useful for all involved. Each student will be expected to review either one additional text related to philosophy of education such as Adler s Paideia Proposal, or a similar text, or 10 articles that relate to a specific philosophical perspective such as Pragmatism. The student will submit a 3-5 page synopsis and analysis of this material. Specifically addressing what the student learned from the reading, strengths of the thoughts as well as critical analysis of its limitations, and a statement of personal effect or relevance. Such as what does having read the material mean to your philosophy.