The History and Philosophy of Education course explores how educational ideas, systems, and practices have developed over time and the ways in which philosophical thought continues to shape learning today. This guide is designed to support your studies by providing access to key resources, including books, scholarly articles, databases, and open educational materials.
Through this guide, you will find materials that:
Trace the historical roots of education across different cultures and time periods.
Introduce major philosophers and their contributions to educational theory.
Examine how social, cultural, and political contexts influence the purpose and practice of education.
Encourage critical reflection on the role of education in society today.
Whether you are completing assignments, preparing for discussions, or exploring the deeper questions behind teaching and learning, this guide will help you connect historical perspectives and philosophical ideas to your academic journey.
General Web Sources
12 Common Teaching Philosophies
Education in the Earliest Civilizations
Educational Philosophers and Their Relevance in the 21st Century
Essential Tips for Addressing Ethical Challenges in Education
Roman Education
Schools Are Full of Ethical Dilemmas. Can Ethicists Help?
What are the 8 Types of Curriculum?
UNIT 1: HISTORY OF EDUCATION IN THE PRE-MODERN WORLD
Brief History of Education (Article)
Cognitive Consequences of Formal and Informal Education (Article)
Emotions, Senses, Experience and the History of Education (Article)
Formal Education and Public Knowledge (Article)
History of Education for Citizenship (Book)
How and Why Formal Education Originated in the Emergence of Civilization (Article)
Origins of Formal Education in Sub-Saharan Africa (Article)
Rethinking the History of Education (Article)
UNIT 2: PHILOSOPHICAL BRANCHES
UNIT 3: EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES AND PHILOSOPHERS
UNIT 4: ETHICS IN THE SCHOOL AND SOCIETY