Major elective · Philosophy · Semester 6 · TY BA · 4 credits · 100 marks · 60 hours
Module 1: Philosophical Basis of Education
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Meaning, nature, and scope of philosophy of education
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b
Functions of philosophy in shaping educational aims and practices
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c
Indian and Western perspectives on education.
Module 2: Aims, Methodes and future of education in the paradigm of ‘Isims’ -I
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Idealism: Aims, curriculum, and role of teacher
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Naturalism: Child-centred education and experiential learning
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c
Pragmatism: Activity-based learning and democratic value
Module 3: Aims, Methodes and future of education in the paradigm of ‘Isims’ -I
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Realism: objective reality and the importance of knowledge derived from sensory experience. Emphasizes structured curriculum,
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b
Existentialism: Freedom, individuality, and authenticity in education
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c
Postmodernism: Critical thinking, learner agency, and deconstruction of dominant ideologies in education.
Module 4: Experimental education
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Women's education: Savitribai Phule
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b
Aesthetic Education : Rabindranath Tagore
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c
Education for Emancipation: Sree Narayana Guru
Reference Books
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Ancient Indian Philosophy of Education, Dr. N. Anandakumar, Publisher: Shanlax Publications, ISBN: 9789391373689, 2021
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Indian Philosophy and Education, Sahin Sahari, 2019
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3
Philosophy of Education, Nel Noddings, Fourth Edition, Routledge, 2016, ISBN: 978-0- 8133-4972-5.
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Philosophical Foundations of Education, Dr Kadem Srinivas, Dr Rashmi Srivastava, Philosophical, Prof Gara Latchanna, Neelkamal Publications Pvt. Ltd., ISBN: 9789385877100.
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Indian Philosophy of Education, Humayun Kabir, Asia Publishing House, 1971
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Philosophy of Education, M. L. Dhawan, Gyan Publishing House, 2005
