Multiplicity in philosophical paradigms of education adds versatility and complementarity to the overall education system in both concepts and functions. Each paradigm of education has a different perspective on the purpose of education, what it means to learn, and the roles of teachers and students in the learning process. These paradigms influence entire education design and practice - how students are taught, how they are assessed, and what is valued and included in the curriculum. Awareness of the different paradigms, and how they work together, can support alignment of teaching and assessment approaches. This course is to inculcate deeper reflection among students so that they may be able to develop better rationale for their intended research project and can appraise critically their point of focus in research. This course intends to: explain, describe and use correctly the significant terms and concepts of philosophy; identify and evaluate main characteristics of leading general philosophies and philosophies of Education in different contexts; critically analyse the essential differences between general philosophies; identify and synthesis the main features of the Islamic view about the concepts of reality, knowledge and values; and apply the philosophical methods to the examination of educational problems /issues.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of the study of this course, the students will be able to;

• Explain, describe and use correctly the significant terms / concepts of philosophy;
• Identify and evaluate the main characteristics of main philosophies of Education in different contexts.
• Critically analyze the essential differences between general philosophies.
• Identify and synthesis the main features of the Islamic view about the concepts of reality, knowledge and values
• Apply the philosophical methods to the examination of educational problems /issues.