How to Develop a Personal Teaching Philosophy in Higher Education
Universiti Malaya
  • Start Date: 28 Nov, 2022
  • 3 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Connect concepts from world philosophy, educational philosophy, and educational psychology to inform your teaching practice.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Instil a sense of wonder in your learners


When delivering complex concepts and theories in higher education, it is vital to develop a sense of wonder around the subject, creating and maintaining interest in your learners.


On this three-week course, you’ll investigate the notion of ‘wonder’ in teaching contexts, using world philosophies and educational philosophy and psychology to underpin your new approach to teaching and learning.


Explore the four main world philosophies, from idealism to pragmatism


Beginning with an introduction to philosophy, you’ll delve into the concepts of idealism, realism, pragmatism, and existentialism, assessing their impact on educational practice.


You’ll then discuss the application or relevance of each theory in educational settings.


Examine the fundamentals of educational philosophy and educational psychology


Building on your knowledge of world philosophies, you’ll move on to educational philosophical theories including perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and reconstructionism.


You’ll then explore the link between educational philosophy and psychology and discuss how you can use the theories to inform your teaching practices to develop engaging, awe-inspiring content for your learners.


Develop your personal teaching philosophy


Bringing together your learning from previous weeks, you’ll finish this course by exploring how to use the tools of philosophy to help inform your own personal teaching philosophy and embed a sense of wonder throughout your learning design.


By the end of this course, you’ll have an understanding of the main philosophies and psychological concepts that inform teaching practice today. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to view and deliver knowledge through a new lens and instil wonder in your learners whatever your taught subject.


This course is designed for educators working in higher education institutions, who want to explore philosophical theories in connection with teaching and learning.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

Universiti Malaya

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