Philosophy Teaching Methodology I

Code:

FLUP0860

Acronym:

MEF1

Instance: 2005/2006 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Philosophy
Course/CS Responsible:	Philosophy

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
FIL	23	Official Study Plan - LFIL	4	2,5	5	-

Objectives

This subject is designed for students to:
- understand the meaning and significance of pedagogical action from the perspective of Philosophy;
- integrate pre-existing scientific information in the framework of the demands of teaching Philosophy;
- critically analyse the status and role of teaching Philosophy in the curricular context;
- analyze the structure, aims and contents of the programmes, whichever they may be;
- reflect on the specificity of the didactics of Philosophy.

Program

1. Introduction and contextualisation:
1.1. Didactics, education, pedagogy; the teaching/learning dialectics;
1.2. Fundamental elements in the pedagogical relationship.

2. The didactics of Philosophy and its specificity.
2.1. Philosophy Programmes:
2.1.1. Brief historical reference to their evolution in the context of the education system;
2.1.2. Structural and critical analysis of the most recent programmes;
2.1.3. The role of teaching Philosophy within the curricular context.
2.2. The didactics of Philosophy as a philosophical issue.
2.3. Philosophical and pedagogical fundaments of a didactics of Philosophy.
2.4. Teaching Philosophy: training and information.

Main Bibliography

CARRILHO, Manuel Maria, Razão e transmissão da filosofia, I.N.C.M., Lisboa, 1987;
CARVALHO, Adalberto Dias, Epistemologia das ciências da educação, col. “Biblioteca das ciências da educação”, Edições Afrontamento, Porto, 1988;
GUSDORF, Georges, Professores, para quê?, Livraria Morais Editora, Lisboa, 1967;
MARNOTO, Isabel, (dir.), Didáctica da filosofia I, Universidade Aberta, Lisboa, 1990;
MEDEIROS, Emanuel Oliveira, A filosofia na educação secundária: uma reflexão no contexto da reforma curricular e educativa, Universidade dos Açores, Ponta Delgada, 2002;
MEIRIEU, Philippe, Aprender…sim, mas como?, 7ªed., Artes Médicas, 1998;
MIALARET, Gaston, As ciências da educação, 2ªed., Moraes Editores; Lisboa, 1980; A formação dos professores, Livraria Almedina, Coimbra, 1981;
MURCHO, Desidério, A natureza da filosofia e o seu ensino, Plátano Edições Técnicas, Lisboa, 2002;
NOT, Louis, As pedagogias do conhecimento, Difel, São Paulo, 1981;
RIBEIRO, Irene, Filosofia e ensino secundário em Portugal, separata da Revista Filosofia, Faculdade de Letras da Universidade do Porto, II Série, vol. XV-XVI, Porto, 1998-99.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and practical classes.

Software

No specific software required.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Students are required to attend at least 75% of classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Mark obtained in the final exam.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Not applicable.

Classification improvement

According to the Assessment Regulations in force.

Observations

Language of instruction: Portuguese.