EPSY101 : Fundamentals of Education

Department

Academic Program

Type

Compulsory

Credits

Prerequisite

Overview

It clarifies the historical, philosophical and social foundations of education, and clarifies the relationship between education and society, its goals and aspirations. Learn about the methods and skills that help educators perform their tasks efficiently.

Intended learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student must be able to:

1. Explain in detail the concept of education through the ages

2. Show the importance and function of education and the link with other sciences.

3. Mention the historical, philosophical and social foundations of education in ancient societies.

4. Discuss the philosophical foundations of education and the psychological foundations of education.

5. Enumerate the flags of Western educational thought and the flags of Islamic thought.

6. Compare the concept of education across the ages.

7. Distinguish between the importance and function of the link between education and other sciences.

8. Compare the historical, philosophical and social basics of education in ancient societies.

9. Explain the philosophical and the psychological origins of education.

10. Discuss the opinions of the prominent thinkers of Western and Islamic educational thought.

11. Trace the concept of education through the ages in his future research.

12. Apply his knowledge of the importance, function and link of education to other sciences in his professional life.

13. Appreciate the efforts of Arab Muslim thinkers in consolidating the historical, philosophical and social foundations of education in ancient societies.

14. Criticize the philosophical and psychological foundations of education.

15. Employs his knowledge of the opinions of the prominent figures of Western educational thought and the prominent figures of Islamic thought in his field of specialization.

16. Communicate, written and oral.

17. Use modern technology.

18. Work in team spirit and accept constructive criticism.

19. Self- and continuous learning.

Teaching and learning methods

The course will be presented to the student through lectures, panel discussions, or assignments and exercises, discussion and dialogue

Methods of assessments

Assessment

Methods of evaluating students in this course:

(class work 40% & final 60%)

Class work is divided into written midterm, assignments and tasks.

Final exam is in a form of written exam.

(Course contents)

Week	Scientific topic
1	Introduction: Education is a general perspective (the concept of education in language and idiomatically - the development of the concept of education through the ages - characteristics of education.
2	The necessity of education - its importance - its function - the relationship of education with other sciences - the teacher as a changing force in his society).
3	General foundations of education (education in ancient societies - education in ancient Western societies - education in the Renaissance).
4	The philosophical origins of education: idealistic philosophy - realist philosophy - natural philosophy.
5	First midterm exam (two hours)
6	-Existential philosophy -Pragmatic philosophy
7	Islamic philosophy - flags of Arab and Islamic educational thought).
8	The psychological origins of education - educational institutions - education from the Western perspective.
9	Flags of Western educational thought (Jean-Jacques Rousseau - Pestalonzi - John Dewey).
10	Second midterm exam (two hours)
11	Islamic education - its philosophy - objectives - methods - flags of Islamic educational thought (Al-Ghazali - Ibn Khaldun).
12	Objectives of education in the Arab world: (The development of education in Libya.
13	The educational structure in Libya: (its objectives - its system - elements of the educational process).
14	Elements of the educational process: (management - learner - planning - teacher - evaluation).
15	Final Exam

(References)

Bibliography	Publisher	Version	Author	Where it is located
The origins of historical, social - psychological and philosophical education	Dar Al Masirah	2010	Muhammad Hassan Al-amairah	Oman
Introduction to Education	Dar Al Masirah	2014	Awn Alkhasawneh	Oman
Modern trends in breeding	Dar Al Masirah	2007	Aref Tawfiq Salha Abdullah	Oman
Fundamentals of Islamic Education	Dar Al Masirah	2010	Saeed Ismail Ali	Oman
The foundations of modern education and education systems	Dar Al Minhaj	2010	Mohsen Ali Attia	Oman
Pedagogy	New House of Books	2004	Ahmed Alfneish	Tripoli
Introduction to pedagogy	Obeikan Library	1997	Mohammad Othman Kashmari	Riyadh
Internet sites www.earlychildhood.com./Articales

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