Theoretical foundations of education (OPEN UNI)

Prerequisites and co-requisites: Basic studies Recommended optional programme components: Course is part of Intermediate studies in Education.

Having completed the course, the student knows how to elucidate and compare the philosophical arguments of the main theoretical trends of education as well as their problems and strengths. The student understands the meaning of fundamental theoretical assumptions and commitments in educational research. The student is capable of scientific argumentation and discussion.

The essay assignment will be based on approximately 350 pages of course literature, including both Finnish and foreign language material, as appropriate. In agreement with the teacher, it is also possible to use other literature suitable for the topic of the course.

Aaltola, J. (1994). Eräitä tieteenteorian peruskysymyksiä ihmistutkimuksen näkökulmasta. Jyväskylän yliopisto.

Hilpelä, J. (1998). Kasvatustieteellinen ajattelu. Joensuun yliopisto.

Kiikeri, M. & Ylikoski, P. (2004). Tiede tutkimuskohteena: Filosofinen johdatus tieteentutkimukseen. Gaudeamus.

Raatikainen, P. (2004). Ihmistieteet ja filosofia. Gaudeamus.

Trigg, R. (1993). Rationality & science: Can science explain everything? Blackwell.

Trigg, R. (2000). Understanding social science: Philosophical introduction to the social sciences. Blackwell.

Wulf, C. (2003). Educational science. Waxmann. (saatavana myös pdf-versiona http://www.pedocs.de/volltexte/2010/1564/pdf/Ed...ce_final_D.pdf(Opens in a new tab)).

Language of instruction: Finnish Timing: Autumn Target group: Open University students, classroom and subject teachers, health professionals Person responsible: Henri Pettersson Further information This course can also be completed on a flexible schedule. In this case, the lectures are studied from recordings and the webinar is done on your own schedule. The seminar part should be completed before the start of the next course. The essay must be returned during the current academic year.