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Apr 23, 2024
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EDCS 7000 - Alternative Approaches to Educational Theory and Pedagogy
Examines alternative approaches to educational theory and pedagogy. As a theory-based course, interrogates the social, cultural, and philosophical contexts of education. Focuses on relational/caring theory and other alternative educational theories that promote holistic education, home or open schooling models, arts, environmental, nature, and spirituality based education. Ultimately examines the connection between interpretations of the human condition and education.
Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 seminar
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,CR,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Consider the implications of alternative educational formats for social development and society.
- Examine the theory and practice of relational pedagogy.
- Examine various theorists advancing alternative education models, such as Dewey, Noddings, Montessori, Waldorf and others.
- Explore the concepts of arts and/or environmental based experiential education models in relation to traditional U.S. schooling models.
- Understand the connection between education and various interpretations of the human condition.
- Understand the differences/similarities between traditional U.S. and Western education in comparison to alternative educational theory and pedagogy.
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