Critical Perspectives On Education

This course takes a multi-disciplinary approach to expose student teachers to the broad concerns and challenges in contemporary educational thought and practice. Topics include contemporary beliefs about the values and purpose of education as well as issues dealing with curriculum and pedagogy. The course will also explore the challenges of dealing with issues like inequality and elitism. These topics and issues will be rigorously examined with a view to stimulating individual reflection and class discussion. In the process of exploring these issues student teachers will be encouraged to reflect on what it takes in terms of skills, knowledge, and attitude to become a good teacher.