Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to leading educational theories and thinkers of the last century. The course will explore which theories are most appropriate for today, how educators might use them in schools, and how they describe the processes involved in development and/or learning. By the end of the course, students will have a deeper understanding of contemporary educational practices. In this course, students will:
• Be exposed to leading educational thinkers
• Consider the role of education and educators in the modern world
• Begin to develop an informed stance toward educational theories through discussion and debate
• Become reflexive thinkers on the topic of education