Bachelor of Elementary Education

1. This course is a comprehensive exploration of moral philosophy, critical thinking, and the application of ethical principles in diverse contexts. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and real-world case studies, participants will delve into foundational ethical theories, such as deontology, consequentialism, and virtue ethics, to develop a nuanced understanding of moral reasoning. The course encourages active dialogue and reflection on contemporary ethical challenges, addressing issues ranging from individual decision-making to broader societal concerns. Emphasizing the cultivation of ethical awareness and responsible decision-making, students will emerge with the skills and perspectives necessary to navigate complex ethical dilemmas and contribute ethically to a rapidly evolving global landscape.

This course deals with the nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions, and application of mathematical tools in daily life. This course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as an exploration of patterns (in nature and the environment) and as an application of inductive and deductive reasoning. By exploring these topics, students are encouraged to go beyond the typical understanding of mathematics as merely a set of formulas but as a source of aesthetics in patterns of nature, for example, and a rich language in itself (and of science) governed by logic and reasoning.

The course then proceeds to survey ways in which mathematics provides a tool for understanding and dealing with various aspects of present day living, such as managing personal finances, making social choices, appreciating geometric designs, understanding codes used in data transmission and security, and dividing limited resources fairly. These aspects will provide opportunities for actually doing mathematics in a broad range of exercises that brings out the various dimensions of mathematics as a way of knowing and testing the students’ understanding and capacity.