There are two parts to this course; philosophy of education
and sociology of education. In the first part the students are introduced to
the study of philosophy as a discipline. Its main objective is to provide the
student with a framework for the critical evaluation and intelligent discussion
of problems and issues which philosophers in their endless search for wisdom
have entertained through the ages. Acquisition of basic philosophical knowledge
will, in turn, enable the student to rationally and effectively handle
political religious, economic and social issues that face them without
dependence on others.
In the second part, problems and issues of
contemporary education are examined from a social perspective. Topics to be discussed include society, its
values, norms, functions and institutions as attached to education in all its
forms - formal, informal and nonformal, socialization, social stratification,
culture, the school as a social institution and organization, the sociology of
the classroom, the teaching profession, deviant behavior is schools among
others, This course also explores the role of education in industrialization,
bureaucracy, culture, religion, professionalism and stratification.
- Teacher: victor nakato