EDUC231 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION

This course focuses on the definition, function and objectives of education in general. It explains the philosophy especially those philosophical views that left an influence on education. Further, it focuses on the personal development of educational experiences and attitudes as related to educational goals and methods. This course also addresses the relationship between education and culture, education and society, education and democracy. Additionally, it discusses the role of education in society development, the role of the teacher in the educational process and the teaching profession, the ethics of the teaching profession based on international standards, and the recent educational thoughts and philosophies. The history, reality and challenges of the Palestinian education system are also discussed in this course.

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