GEN 499 week 3 DQ 1

  

Ashford 4: - Week 3 - Discussion 1

 

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

 

     

Philosophy   of Education

  

Prepare: Read the articles “Philosophy as   Translation: Democracy and Education from Dewey to Cavell” and “Philosophy as Education   and Education as Philosophy: Democracy and Education from Dewey to Cavell”by Saitofrom the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford   University Library.

 

Reflect: As you take notes on the two articles, think about the   importance of understanding the philosophy behind taking general education   courses and how your courses have taught you academic integrity, global   citizenship, and cultural sensitivity.

 

Write: For this discussion, respond to the following prompts: 

• Describe the implications Stanley Cavell’s ordinary        language philosophy has on democracy and education. Provide an example        of ordinary language philosophy.
• Examine the ideas of mutual reflection and mutual        understanding as it relates to cultural differences.
• Share a learning experience of an ethical or moral        lesson based on John Dewey’s quote: “democracy must begin at home.”        Explain how that experience has influenced your level of integrity while        receiving your education.
• Support your claims with examples from required        material(s) and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any        references.
• Your initial post should be at least 250 words in        length.

 

Respond to Peers: Review your classmates’ posts, and respond to at least   two of your peers by Day 7. Comment on how your peer explained the key   concepts of democracy, philosophy of education, and their view on   understanding cultural differences. Each participation post should be a   minimum of 75 words.