Course Philosophy of Education

Study about the basics of philosophy, the foundation of ontology, epistemology, and accsiology of science as well as the principles and concepts of scientific methodology as a means of thinking to obtain correct knowledge including reasoning, logic, criteria of truth, assumptions, opportunities, limitations of science, scientific methods, deductive-inductive thinking, scientific language, the role of science in culture, interpretation of analytical results, and scientific writing. The material is delivered with a student-centered approach in presentation activities and discussions including reviewing some articles from journals related. This Philosophy of Education course serves as a foundational component in developing students’ comprehensive scientific mindset by establishing both theoretical and empirical studies as its core foundation. Through this course, students (future as teachers, educators, education developers, and professionals in fields relevant to the profile of a Master’s in Biology Education) are expected to become agents of change capable of fostering quality education within their respective professional domains. Furthermore, the learning process designed in this course exemplifies a model of meaningful and effective instruction that supports the implementation of high-quality learning practices in higher education. Overall, the Philosophy of Education course contributes directly to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education, particularly within the Indonesian context.

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