Theoretical Foundations of Education

Year
1
Academic year
2019-2020
Code
02024134
Subject Area
Education Sciences
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado

Recommended Prerequisites

The background knowledge required for the achievement of the defined objectives are: History, Philosophy and Theory of Education, as well as the capacity for analysis and discussion of concepts, texts, ideas and educational practices from a theoretical perspective.

Teaching Methods

For framework and elucidation,  the lecture method is articulated with the use of pedagogical practices based on the work of the students. Thus, there will be an encouragement to accomplish brief analyses of texts; carry out assignments with regard to the subjects approached in classes; elaborate questions about the content taught in classes; write short overviews focusing on the themes approached in classes and/or elaboration of a review assignment focusing on a theme previously agreed.

Learning Outcomes

This curricular unit is intended to allow the discussion and critical analysis of the principles, concepts and structural themes of education. In this context, firstly, one explores, clarifies and deepens the theoretical foundations of the anthropological assumptions, the nature, the aims and the values of education, without forgetting its protagonists and political dimension. At a later stage, this curricular unit seeks an understanding of education regarding its relationship with the evolution of society. Finally some issues of current education will be analysed. Thus, students should:

-Think about the role and importance of the theoretical foundations of education.

-Reflect on education from a historical and philosophical perspective to find its meaning.

-Analyse educational practices in the light of the conditions they are subject to.

-Explain the main characteristics of the contemporary educational practices.

-Adopt a critical perspective on the main issues of current education.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. ASSUMPTIONS AND FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

Phenomenological approaches to education: nature and concept(s)

Anthropological meaning of Education

Complexity of the educational action and process

Aims and values of Education

Protagonists of the educational process

Political dimension of Education

2. EDUCATION, HISTORY AND SOCIETY

Liberalism and liberal education: education in face of freedom; equality and public and private education.

Education in contemporary Portugal: characteristics and problems inherent in the slow expansion of schooling.

Modernity and post-modernity in education: regularity and determinism, and complexity and transdisciplinarity.

Aspects of contemporary international education: characteristics and trends of different educational systems

Europe and Education

3.CURRENT EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS

Education and knowledge society

Education and democracy

Equality/inequality and inclusion/exclusion

Education, citizenship and participation

Family and School

Non-formal education.

Head Lecturer(s)

Carlos Francisco de Sousa Reis

Assessment Methods

Final assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Continuous assessment
Synthesis work: 25.0%
Mini Tests: 25.0%
Assignment of literature review focusing a previously defined theme, including its presentation: 50.0%

Bibliography

Aretio, G. , Corbella, M.., & Blanco, M. (2009). Claves para la educación. Actores, agentes y escenarios en la sociedade actual. Madrid: Narcea/Uned.

Cabanas, J.  (2002). Teoria da Educação. Concepção antinómica da educação. Porto: Edições Asa.

Carr, D. (2005). El sentido de la educación. Una introducción a la filosofia y a la teoria de la educación y de la enseñanza. Barcelona: Graó.

Ferreira, A. G. (2011). A Europa e a herança cultural da escola. Revista Educação em Questão, Natal, EDUFRN, v. 40, n. 26, jan./jun. pp 19-30.

Formosinho, M., Boavida, J., & Damião, M. H. (2013). Educação, perspectivas e desafios. Coimbra: Imprensa da Universidade.

Magalhães, J.  (2010). Da cadeira ao banco. Escola e modernização (Séculos XVIII-XX). Lisboa: Educa/ Unidade de I&D de Ciências da Educação.

Meyer, J. W., & Ramirez, F. O. (2010). La educación en la sociedad mundial. Teoria institucional y agenda de investigación de los sistemas educativos contemporâneos.Barcelona:Ediciones Octaedro.