Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 116 views

    Meaning of Pragmatism

    Uploaded by

    Aiza Jamito
    Pragmatism began in the late 19th century United States as a philosophical movement led by William James, John Dewey, and Charles Sanders Peirce. It evaluates ideas based on their practical consequences rather than examining their intrinsic nature. According to pragmatist educational philosophy, the aim of education is to prepare students for a dynamic future by engaging them in experiential learning and problem solving rather than just transmitting cultural heritage. Teachers act as guides who empower students' natural curiosity and interests, creating a school environment modeled as a "laboratory" where children can experiment and discover new values through hands-on activities.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Meaning of Pragmatism

    Uploaded by

    Aiza Jamito
    116 views2 pages
    Pragmatism began in the late 19th century United States as a philosophical movement led by William James, John Dewey, and Charles Sanders Peirce. It evaluates ideas based on their practical consequences rather than examining their intrinsic nature. According to pragmatist educational philosophy, the aim of education is to prepare students for a dynamic future by engaging them in experiential learning and problem solving rather than just transmitting cultural heritage. Teachers act as guides who empower students' natural curiosity and interests, creating a school environment modeled as a "laboratory" where children can experiment and discover new values through hands-on activities.

    Original Description:

    Meaning of Pragmatism

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Pragmatism began in the late 19th century United States as a philosophical movement led by William James, John Dewey, and Charles Sanders Peirce. It evaluates ideas based on their practical consequences rather than examining their intrinsic nature. According to pragmatist educational philosophy, the aim of education is to prepare students for a dynamic future by engaging them in experiential learning and problem solving rather than just transmitting cultural heritage. Teachers act as guides who empower students' natural curiosity and interests, creating a school environment modeled as a "laboratory" where children can experiment and discover new values through hands-on activities.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    116 views2 pages

    Meaning of Pragmatism

    Uploaded by

    Aiza Jamito
    Pragmatism began in the late 19th century United States as a philosophical movement led by William James, John Dewey, and Charles Sanders Peirce. It evaluates ideas based on their practical consequences rather than examining their intrinsic nature. According to pragmatist educational philosophy, the aim of education is to prepare students for a dynamic future by engaging them in experiential learning and problem solving rather than just transmitting cultural heritage. Teachers act as guides who empower students' natural curiosity and interests, creating a school environment modeled as a "laboratory" where children can experiment and discover new values through hands-on activities.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    of 2

    Meaning of Pragmatism

     A philosophical tradition that began in the United States around 1870. It origins are often
    attributed to the philosophers William James, John Dewey and Charles Sanders Peirce.
     Derived from the Greek word ‘’Pragma’’ means activity or work done.
     According to the concise dictionary the term pragmatic means dealing with matters according
    to their practical significance or immediate importance. The term pragmatism according to the
    same source means doctrine that evaluates any assertion solely by its practical consequences
    and its bearing on human interests.
     Also known as Instrumentalism and Experimentalism

    Pragmatism in Education

    What we want and need is education pure and simple, and we shall make surer and faster
    progress when we devote ourselves to finding out just what education is and what conditions have to be
    satisfied in order that education may be a reality and not a name or a slogan. Education is the most
    powerful weapon which you can use to change the world….
    -John Dewey, Experience and Education-

    Educational Aims of Pragmatism

    The aim of education according to pragmatism is dynamic in nature. According to pragmatists


    the focus of education is not social heritage of the past, but the good life in the present and in the future.
    The standard of social good is constantly changing, so it should be tested and verified through changing
    experience. Life does not stand still and there is a constant need for improvement.

    Pragmatism and Discipline

    Pragmatism does not believe in external discipline enforced by the superior authority of the
    teacher. It supplements discipline with greater freedom of activity. They feel that discipline which is
    based on the principles of child’s activities and the need is beneficial. They want that the interest of the
    child should be aroused, sustained and satisfied.

    Principle of Education

     Education is based on psychology and science


     It emphasizes experiment and practice
     Child is the focal point of all educational activities
     It opposes book learning

    Fundamental Principle

     Pragmatism does not believe in God or spiritual values. It has full faith in man.
     It uphold the power of man as supreme

    Teacher

     Teachers role is that of friend, philosopher and guide


     Teachers puts the child in such position so that he learns to create new values for future
    School

     According to pragmatism, school is a laboratory for experiments to be done by children


     It is a society in miniature

    References

     Adams ‘’the educational theory’’ Macmillan & Co.


     Butler, J. Donald, Four Philosophies and their practice in education and religion

    You might also like