EDSN 600 History and Philosophy of Education and Special Education Summer 2023
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EDSN 600 History and Philosophy of Education and Special Education – Fall 2025
Assignment #3 (15 points) – On Education by Harry Brighouse.
Due: Thursday, 11/13 – 4:00 pm upload Chapter One document and questions to Canvas as one document.
· Everyone will read the introduction and Chapter 1.
· Everyone will also be assigned to read a second chapter, which the instructor will select.
Chapter One
Compose
an essay reflection addressing the elements below
(Do not exceed two pages).
Use of APA Format is a requirement.
· A brief and concise summary of the Chapter.
· Why do you think Brighouse included the “Yoder v Wisconsin” case in the Chapter?
· Do you think Amish children are deprived of the opportunity to live autonomously? Explain your response.
· Brighouse states on page 15 of the text, “… I shall argue that autonomy is important enough to justify a requirement that all children be subject to an education designed to facilitate it. But I am going to do so without claiming that autonomy is needed for a life to be worth living.” What are your thoughts?
· How could teachers facilitate autonomy in the classroom? Give two examples.
Assigned Chapter
· Read the assigned Chapter.
· To facilitate class discussion, you will create four meaningful open-ended questions for the Chapter you are assigned to read.
· Questions should address the information included in the Chapter you are assigned to read.
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