Vision and Values in Education [Culture and Education]

R2 400.00

INSTRUCTOR: 

Prof Terry SACCO 

DURATION & TIME: 

1 – 5 April 2020, 8h30am – 17h00excludes course material, which will vary from module to module.

This module provides a brief introduction to key issues in philosophy of education, exploring the link between our notion of the human person and how this influences the vision we have for education. Specific attention will be given to the theories and texts that underpin the vision and values of faith-based schools.

The content includes contemporary reflection on the purpose, goals and values of Catholic education in South Africa and explores some of the critical challenges educators face. Participants are encouraged to use educational theory as a tool for reflecting critically on their own vision and practice.

Additional information

To register phone Mrs Helen HARTWIG on 011 380 9000, or email shortcourse@staugustine.ac.za. 

Please deposit the amount in the St Augustine Bank Account.  Please reference your deposit with your SURNAME and the Name of the module (eg A. AURELIUS ‘Moral Theology’).  

Please email your deposit slip to: shortcourse@staugustine.ac.za. 

Name of Bank: Standard Bank of South Africa

Account Holder’s Name: St Augustine College of South Africa

Account Number: 02 251 79 28

Branch Code: 006305 

Alternatively, should you wish to study the module as part of a postgraduate degree (Theology, Philosophy, Business Ethics, Social and Political Ethics, Culture and Education, Peace Studies), please visit the postgraduate degree section of the St Augustine Website, or contact our Registrar, Mrs Petru HARRISON (011 380 9011; postgraduate@staugustine.ac.za)

St Augustine also offers a range of undergraduate degrees (BA, BCom (PPE), BTh).  Should you require further information please visit the undergraduate degree section of the St Augustine Website (www.staugustine.ac.za), or contact our College Administrator, Mr Thulani DUBE (011 380 9010; undergraduate@staugustine.ac.za).