Contributing to the work of philosophers of education who have been examining issues of economy and emancipation, this dissertation employs a set of critical lenses drawn from Foucault’s investigation of governmentality to trace correspondences between economic liberalism and public schooling in Upper Canada/Canada West, the historical antecedent of present day Ontario. The analysis adheres to Foucault’s advice that philosophical critique involves a question asked of the present but answered in history. Thus through a Foucauldian genealogy it is argued that a series of transformations in the deployment of governmental power occurred in Upper Canada/Canada West that entailed the entry of an economic rationality into deliberations over the creation of a school system. To support this argument evidence is presented that demonstrates how race, biopolitics, and the burgeoning science of political economy combined in the first half of the nineteenth century to form the conditions of possibility for governmental control of schooling. In particular, it is illustrated how these conditions favoured a pedagogy based in Locke’s epistemology, and were legitimized by the providential status accorded political economy. This pedagogy, which was promoted as mild and so conducive to student engagement, and the authority of political economy are revealed as integral to the methods of instruction and curriculum of the province’s common schools, and indicative of the legacy of economic liberalism that persists, albeit transformed, in Ontario education to this day. The result of this critical analysis is a redescription or, in Foucault’s terminology, a “countermemory” of Ontario educational history that challenges the presumed naturalism of the ideals characteristic of economic liberalism, such as autonomy, accountability, entrepreneurialism, and consumer choice. The dissertation contends that these ideals are active in local educational regimes long legitimized by economy, and dangerously aimed at fostering political consent by manipulating subjects into locations of restricted agency. Providing insight into the historical role played by liberal governmentality and economy in the local context contributes to the study of Foucault and the philosophy of education, and also suggests a change in approach to questions regarding the corporatization or marketization of education.

This study seeks to explore aspects of the educational practice of the Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) programme. The philosophy (the Christian underpinnings) and pedagogy (mastery learning) of the ACE programme as contemporary educational practice is examined against a background of educational reform movements such as outcomes-based education. In addition, the thesis examines the issue of what it takes for a student to succeed in tertiary education, investigates the stated claims of the ACE programme in this regard, and then scrutinises these claims, in an empirical study, that includes ACE graduates, their parents and university admissions officers. Finally recommendations are made to those who use the programme in schools regarding any perceived strengths and/or weaknesses in the programme itself, or in the management and implementation of the programme, with a view to enhancing the educational experience of high school students preparing to enter the realm of tertiary education. / Psychology of Education / M. Ed.(Educational Management)

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Neste contexto, busco estabelecer uma compreensão das bases filosóficas dos processos formativos de professores empreendidos pela pedagogia na atualidade, ao mesmo tempo em que proponho, como objetivo específico, a possibilidade de (re)construção destes saberes visando a elaboração do que denominei de “ação pedagógica formadora-criadora”. Para tanto, igualmente defino e discuto especificamente os conceitos de (a) “conhecimento-de-si-mundo” e (b) “subjetividade criadora”, em minha compreensão como próprios da condição humana, e cuja articulação se constitui no fundamento da ação pedagógica formadora-criadora. A relação entre a minha experiência profissional nas escolas do campo e no curso de Pedagogia da Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia (dimensão prática ou concreta desta pesquisa que foi teorizada), a análise do currículo em seus aspectos subjetivos (dimensão teórica a ser posta em prática) e o objeto de estudo que foi investigado, tornam-se elementos motivadores para o desenvolvimento do conceito de “ação pedagógica formadora-criadora”. Busquei este modo, possíveis caminhos para uma aproximação entre o processo formativo do educador (futuro professor) e sua ação pedagógica no chão da escola básica, tendo como elemento de ligação e catalisador a criatividade. / ABSTRACT In this research I discuss the “education of educators”, having as a starting point a critique of the curriculum and existing concepts in teaching and learning processes, and how such processes are mediated in teachers’ training courses in higher education. In this context, I seek to establish an understanding of the philosophical bases of teachers’ training courses undertaken by modern Brazilian pedagogy while proposing, as a specific objective, the possibility of (re)construction of this knowledge for the development of what I will call “a formative-creative educational action.” To this end, I intend not only to define but also to specifically discuss the concepts of (a) “Self-world knowledge,” and (b) “creative subjectivity,” to my mind characteristic of the human condition, whose articulation is the basic principle of a formative-creative educational action. The interweaving of my professional experience in field schools and in the pedagogy course at the Federal University of the Recôncavo of Bahia (the practical or concrete dimension of this research to be theorized), the curriculum analysis in its subjective aspects (theoretical dimension to be put into practice), and the main object of the study to be investigated, become the motivating factors for the development of the concept of “formative-creative educational action.” Through this method, I intend to find possible paths to bring the formative process of educators (future teachers) closer to their pedagogical action at the grassroots of the basic school, having creativity as a catalyzing and connecting factor. / RESUMEN En esta investigación es problematizada la “educación del educador”, teniendo como punto de partida la crítica a la hoja de vida y las concepciones vigentes en los procesos de enseñanza y aprendizaje y como tales procesos son mediados en los cursos de formación de profesores de educación superior. En este contexto, se buscó establecer una compresión de las bases filosóficas de los procesos formativos de los profesores emprendidos por la pedagogía en el Brasil actual, al mismo tiempo en el que propongo, como objetivo específico, la posibilidad de (re)construcción de estos saberes teniendo en vista la elaboración de lo que denominare de “acción pedagógica formadora-creadora”. Para tanto, pretendo igualmente definir y discutir específicamente los conceptos (a) “conocimiento-de-si-mundo” e (b) “subjetividad creadora”, en mi entender como propios de la condición humana, y cuya articulación se constituyó en el fundamento de la acción pedagógica formadora-creadora. El entrelazamiento entre mi experiencia profesional en las escuelas del campo e en curso de Pedagogía de la Universidad Federal del Reconcavo de la Bahia (dimensión práctica o concreta de esta investigación a ser teorizada), el análisis de la hoja de vida en sus aspectos subjetivos (dimensión teórica a ser puesta en práctica) y el objeto de estudio a ser investigado, se convierte en elemento motivador para el desarrollo del concepto de “acción pedagógica formadora-creadora”. Busco de este modo, posibles caminos para una aproximación entre el proceso formativo del educador (futuro profesor) y su acción pedagógica la base de la escuela elementar, teniendo como dispositivo de enlace y catalización la creatividad.

The text of this work is primarily based on the works of Wolfgang Brezinka, focusing on the philosophy of education and on many sociological works by Zygmunt Bauman, which are cited for better orientation in the philosophical-educational context of the chapter focusing on the philosophy of education used in the antiquity The aim was to present the reader with at least a brief awareness of the individual aspects of the philosophy of education as presented by Brezinka and to supplement it with the possible aspects that can be taken from Bauman, who primarily focuses on exploring the socio-cultural phenomena of the modern society. Gradually, the essential characteristics, features, and characteristics that accompanied the upbringing in antiquity are presented, just as the educational aims and beliefs in relation to the upbringing that is presented by Brezinka. Furthermore, there are discussed and examined the pitfalls of modernism and postmodernism in relation to personality, culture, society and philosophical-educational possibilities as pointed out by Bauman. The amount of works on the philosophy of education is insufficient and even here, of course, it has not been possible to cover all the philosophical aspects of education which are available to the authors dealing with the philosophy of education, yet...

In contemporary multicultural societies, health is emerging as a fundamental right alongside education and welfare: a frame of reference endorsed by the Government of National Unity in South Africa. Health workers are confronting issues far beyond the more traditional modes of health education. The initial thrust of this research was to investigate the most relevant social, health and education knowledge bases and issues relative to health education in cross cultural encounters in order to formulate universal guidelines applicable to the national situation. Differences inherent in allopathic and traditional health systems are explored in historical time, in conjunction with concepts of social change, communality in diversity and the co-existence of multiple realities. An understanding of common denominators across all human and group experience emerges and, with it, insight into problems that occur when universalistic conceptions of human behaviour are linked to communicocentric hegemony. The parameters within which cross cultural health education are viewed are extended through an analytical, empirical evaluation of the andragogic consequences of a broader conceptualisation of culture and the patterned relationships existing between elements within society. The ontic fact that similar variables may have widely different meanings and be differently construed by people whose life experiences differ is affirmed. Culture shock becomes a potential personal reality for all engaged in cross cultural encounters. Radical reflection on human nature and the eidos of man constitutes the foundation upon which the aims and various theories of health education are systematically and progressively evaluated. Evidence surfaces that the original intent of the research was rooted in the Western medical tendency towards standardisation, specialisation and the creation of scientifically validated routines for professional practice and that gaps exist between the theory and practice of health education and the everyday experiences of people. On the basis of scientifically based insights, guidelines have been formulated to narrow the divide between the factual, linearly based procedural aspects of health education and the human experience of learning. The guidelines embody the notion that the health educator's role in cross cultural encounters is one of facilitating meaningful, appropriate and informed choices on the part of adult learners. / Educational Studies / D.Ed. (Philosophy of Education)

The thesis analyzes the crisis of authority in education. The first part deals with an analysis of the contemporary concept of authority; the definition of dimensions, legitimacy, power, bureaucracy, charisma, obedience to authority, authoritarianism, and the definition of the crisis of authority in society. The second part evaluates the knowledge, defines crisis of authority in education, analyses the roots of this crisis, and offers a solution. The final part deals with the definition of animation as a third dimension of education and defines its potential benefits in the issue of crisis of autority.

This study highlights the personal and descriptive stories, narratives, and accounts that detail the lived experiences of Black, female school principals in predominantly white school districts. Based on the personal experiences of these four Black, female school principals, recommendations are made to predominantly white school districts seeking to meet the needs of Black women serving as leaders within their school districts, organizations, and institutions.

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This study concerns itself with how Afrikan masculinities were (perspective on the past), what they are now (perspectives on the present) and what they can, ideally, become (perspectives on the future). By employing a decolonial and Afrocentric approach of deconstructive and critical theory, transdisciplinarity and Afrikological perspectives, the study’s objective is to understand the impact of coloniality on Afrikan masculinities. Coloniality, in this context, refers to the impact of historical colonization, enslavement, Apartheid on (South) Afrikan societies, including how the after-effects and their multiple consequences for changes in (South) Afrikan culture, economy, politics, communities, families and individuals have impacted on the notions about, and roles of, Afrikan men. Further to this, the study seeks to understand the role of Afrikan culture in shaping solutions to problems identified, in the form of an innovative philosophy of education towards relevant Afrikan masculinities. Applying Participatory Action Research (PAR) as research methodology, the study examines how Afrikan masculinities are seen, understood and envisioned by Afrikan men and women. Empirical research was conducted with a co-research team in Mangaya village, Thulamela Municipality in Limpopo Province, South Afrika. Findings from the study were coded, cross-analysed, triangulated with literature and a number of discussions and dialogues, and eventually developed into concepts for emerging theory and practical interventions. The study found that many Afrikan men are caught between expectations to what they should become and systemic obstacles to fulfil these expectations. As a result of colonial injustices – and their many after-effects, many Afrikan men have become confused about their identity, irresponsible in their behavior, “broken” in their self-perception (and in the eyes of the world) and in deficit of Afrikan values as guidelines for meaningful, Afrikan manhood. Essential solution-concepts found were for Afrikan men to deepen their self-knowledge, seek healing, empowerment and engage in re-learning of indigenous guidelines. These concepts have been expressed through nine lessons, serving as an innovative, educational philosophy for Afrikan manhood. A mixtape featuring brief, motivational messages for young Afrikan men against a musical soundtrack was produced as a direct outcome of the study. / Educational Studies / D. Ed. (Philosophy of Education)