EDST 400H3 — Honors Philosophy of Education
This course provides a review of philosophical, ideological, and foundation theories in education. Students explore historical ideas in philosophy pertaining to education and how those ideas contribute to current educational practices. Students will explore how philosophical theories of idealism, realism, pragmatism, existentialism, ideological theories of liberalism and conservatism, and the practical theories of essentialism, perennialism, child-centered progressivism, and social reconstruction are present in various applications through all levels of education. Prerequisite: Honors standing and (junior or senior standing). (Typically offered: Spring) This course is equivalent to EDST 40003 .