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Columbia International University Distance Education

Programme Detail: History and Philosophy of Education

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource History and Philosophy of Education
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number EDU6231
Description This course surveys and analyzes the historical and philosophical ideas that guide educational theory and practice in our schools today. The course focuses on the study of ideas and movements and their developmental effects on current educational settings in the United States. In addition, major consideration is given to Christian philosophical perspectives which are the foundation of Christian school education, with attention given to the goals of education, the nature of the learner and learning, the role of the teacher, and the content of curriculum as components of educational philosophy.
Keywords Education, Christian, Learning, Development, training, History, philosophy
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / History, Philosophy and Other Humanities
Residential/Non Residential Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Masters
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost 900
Bursaries/scholarships available No
Actual Length 4
Average hours of study per week 3
Methods of instruction CD
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.)
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.)
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork).
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 0
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