In the second half of Chapter 1, which we did not get to in class, I want this discussion to focus on the ways in which philosophy has/does misused, misunderstood, and misguided educational issues. I want us to focus on issues that are complex like religion in schools, globalization, accountability, and the curriculum. In what ways has philosophy been (mis) used to justify and provide rationale for programs/ideologies?
I would like for you to essentially begin and have a conversation about the second half of Chapter 1 - please use specific citations from your text, make connections with our in-class conversations and your observations in your schools. It is time to start thinking critically and intellectually...this stuff is "sticky" and not easy. Philosophy offers us a way to really delve deeply into some complicated things...
Remember, we are each to post TWICE a week - this should be an easy chapter to discuss - there is PLENTY in there! Also...you don't have to stay on the same topic in the thread...feel free to jump in and out of topics, ideas, references, etc.
Happy posting,
dr.m
Friday, October 17, 2008
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