TVET Philosophy
This unit specifies the competencies required to apply understanding of philosophy of education. It involves demonstrating understanding of branches of philosophy, functions of philosophy and examining the concept of education. It also entails exploring dimensions of education
Summary of learning outcomes
1. Apply understanding of branches and functions of philosophy
2. Examine the concept of education
3. Explore dimensions of education: cognitive, normative, creative and dialogical
Assessment
Assessment will be in form of credits gained from two Continuous Assessment Tests and the Final Examination.
Distribution of marks:
Continuous Assessment Tests 1 (30 marks), Test 2 (70 marks), total 100%
Final examination 100 %
1. Topic 2: The concept of education
1. Comparison Between Education and Schooling
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Education |
Schooling |
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1] Education is a long life process |
1] Schooling has defined cycle I.e. Pre-primary, primary, secondary, university |
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2] Education is progressive based on experience. |
2] In schooling promotion from one level to the is based on testing, measuring, classifying and evaluation, i.e exams |
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3] Education encompasses formal, informal and non-formal. |
3] Schooling mainly caters for formal education |
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4] Education takes place everywhere, e.g. in church, home, along the road, etc |
4] Schooling involves attendance in an institution. Schooling is structured. |
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5] Education is available to all. |
5] Schooling is available to those able to access education institutions. |
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6] Education is seen as less prestigious as in case of practical studies and manual worker. |
6] Schooling is seen to be more prestigious as in the ‘instrumental value of education’ |