KLAS1219 Education, Ethics, and Moral Education (5 cr)
Description
basic concepts and theories in (professional) ethics; main approaches in moral and sustainable education; children’s and disabled people’s rights and status; indoctrination and the paradox of education; possibilities and limits of individual autonomy; justice and equality; basics of moral agency and reflection on one’s own ethical thinking
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
- analyse central concepts and theoretical viewpoints related to the (professional) ethics of education
- evaluate various approaches in ethical and sustainable education and apply them in their own work
- compare arguments and counter-arguments related to various ethical questions
- critically evaluate their professional ethical principles and value framework
Study materials
Article package to be specified at the beginning of the course.
Completion methods
Method 1
contact teaching, diaries of lectures and seminars (5 cr)
Participation in three lectures of your choice and writing a lecture diary, participation in seminars (required to pass the course), seminar presentation and writing a seminar diary.