Last update: doc. ThDr. Jiří Vogel, Th.D. (16.10.2022)
This course explored the nature and practice of pedagogy - how is it that persons learn, and how one person can
help another learn. The course is not only intended for future teachers, but for anyone who has ever taught
anything, which is to say, everyone. It is founded on the ideas of Radical Pedagogy, which focuses on and is
developed through the study of real world consequences of biological inter-subjectivity: i.e., how Human beings
actually learn (as opposed to an idealization thereof). This course address both theory and practice.
Last update: doc. ThDr. Jiří Vogel, Th.D. (16.10.2022)
This course explored the nature and practice of pedagogy - how is it that persons learn, and how one person can
help another learn. The course is not only intended for future teachers, but for anyone who has ever taught
anything, which is to say, everyone. It is founded on the ideas of Radical Pedagogy, which focuses on and is
developed through the study of real world consequences of biological inter-subjectivity: i.e., how Human beings
actually learn (as opposed to an idealization thereof). This course address both theory and practice.
Syllabus -
Last update: doc. ThDr. Jiří Vogel, Th.D. (16.10.2022)
Overview, the ideas behind the practice of radical pedagogy. School and the problem of collateral learning - John Gatto. The habit of learning - William James. The information of behavior - John Dewey. The radical nature of teaching - Neil Postman and Charles Weingartner. Applying the theory in practice - Jacques Barzun. Applying the theory in practice - Thor May. Applying the theory in practice - Kristie Fleckenstein. The danger of getting it all wrong - Paulo Freire. The Function of the Teacher - Bertrand Russell.
Last update: doc. ThDr. Jiří Vogel, Th.D. (16.10.2022)
Overview, the ideas behind the practice of radical pedagogy. School and the problem of collateral learning - John Gatto. The habit of learning - William James. The information of behavior - John Dewey. The radical nature of teaching - Neil Postman and Charles Weingartner. Applying the theory in practice - Jacques Barzun. Applying the theory in practice - Thor May. Applying the theory in practice - Kristie Fleckenstein. The danger of getting it all wrong - Paulo Freire. The Function of the Teacher - Bertrand Russell.
Course completion requirements -
Last update: doc. ThDr. Jiří Vogel, Th.D. (16.10.2022)
To earn credit for this course, a student must demonstrate his/her understanding of the subject matter through class participation and via examination, both written and oral. Attendance is mandatory: if a student misses a significant number of classes, he/she will be required to write an additional term paper.
Last update: doc. ThDr. Jiří Vogel, Th.D. (16.10.2022)
To earn credit for this course, a student must demonstrate his/her understanding of the subject matter through class participation and via examination, both written and oral. Attendance is mandatory: if a student misses a significant number of classes, he/she will be required to write an additional term paper.
Literature -
Last update: doc. ThDr. Jiří Vogel, Th.D. (16.10.2022)
Compulsory literature: Barzun, J. (1945/1955) Teacher in America, NY: Doubleday Dewey, J. (1897) My Pedagogic Creed The School Journal, 74:3 Dewey, J. (1938) Experience and Education, NY: Kappa Delta Pi Fleckenstein, K. (2001) When no answer might be the best answer, Pedagogy 1:1 Fleckenstein, K. (2003) Embodied Literacies: Imageword and a Poetics of Teaching. Carbondale: Southern Illinois UP, 2003 Freire P. (1970/2000) Pedagogy of the Oppressed, NY: Continuum Gatto, J.T. (1992) Dumbing us Down, Gabriola, Canada: New Society Publishers James, W. (1899/1925) Talks to Teachers, NY: Henry Holt & Co. May, T. (2000) “Why they turn in Garbage,” http://subversiveteaching.tripod.com/id7.html Postman, N. (1969) Teaching as a Subversive Activity, NY: Dell Publishing Russell, B. (1950) Unpopular Essays, London: Ruskin House
Last update: doc. ThDr. Jiří Vogel, Th.D. (16.10.2022)
Povinná: Barzun, J. (1945/1955) Teacher in America, NY: Doubleday Dewey, J. (1897) My Pedagogic Creed The School Journal, 74:3 Dewey, J. (1938) Experience and Education, NY: Kappa Delta Pi Fleckenstein, K. (2001) When no answer might be the best answer, Pedagogy 1:1 Fleckenstein, K. (2003) Embodied Literacies: Imageword and a Poetics of Teaching. Carbondale: Southern Illinois UP, 2003 Freire P. (1970/2000) Pedagogy of the Oppressed, NY: Continuum Gatto, J.T. (1992) Dumbing us Down, Gabriola, Canada: New Society Publishers James, W. (1899/1925) Talks to Teachers, NY: Henry Holt & Co. May, T. (2000) “Why they turn in Garbage,” http://subversiveteaching.tripod.com/id7.html Postman, N. (1969) Teaching as a Subversive Activity, NY: Dell Publishing Russell, B. (1950) Unpopular Essays, London: Ruskin House
