Module 3 - Educ 9
Module 3 - Educ 9
Because it looks both inside the parent discipline and outward to educational practice
and the social, legal, and institutional contexts in which it occurs, the philosophy of
education is concerned with both sides of the traditional theory/practice divide. It covers
both fundamental philosophical issues (such as the nature of knowledge worth teaching,
educational equality and justice, and so on) and matters relating to specific academic
policies and practices (e.g., the desirability of standardized curricula and testing, the
social, economic, legal and moral dimensions of specific funding arrangements, the
justification of curriculum decisions, etc.). The educational philosopher values
conceptual clarity, argumentation rigor, fair-minded consideration of the interests of all
persons participating in or impacted by educational activities and arrangements, and
well-informed and well-reasoned evaluation of educational goals and interventions in all
of this.
Philosophy of Education
• It serves as the Alpha Omega or beginning and end of teaching and learning.
Philosophy of Education examines the various goals and values of education. Different
thinkers have cultivated these goals and objectives multiple times. Character
development, man-making, harmonious human development, adult life preparation,
citizenship development, leisure utilization, civic life training, international living training,
social and national integration, scientific and technological development, education for
all, equalizing educational opportunities, democratic political order strengthening, and
human resource development are among them.
Eastern Philosophies
Eastern philosophy refers to the diverse philosophies of "the East," namely Asia, which
encompasses China, India, and Japan, in its broadest sense. Western and Islamic
concepts emerged independently of Eastern philosophy, although both have
considerably impacted current times. Eastern philosophy does not have the same
stringent academic traditions as Western philosophy. Eastern education philosophy, in
contrast to Western education, stresses instruction. Students obtain complete
knowledge from their teachers inside the classroom. Students seem to acquire
knowledge diligently because they only appear to learn and study directly from
professors. Eastern philosophy has always aimed to attain the same goal as Western
philosophy: to make us wiser, calmer, more contemplative, and capable of appreciating
our existence.
Hindu Beliefs
➢ One of the religion's main principles is that people's actions and thoughts
directly impact their current and future lives.
Methods of Teaching
Gurukul is a residential schooling institution that dates back to around 5000 BC on the
Indian subcontinent. The Upanayana ceremony, which included caring for a student, was
the first step in establishing a Gurukul or Vedic school. Students and their guru would live
together in the same household. Everyone was treated equally in the Gurukul, and the
guru (teacher) and shisya (student) shared a house or resided nearby. The guru-shishya
relationship was so sacred that no price was paid to the disciples.
On the other hand, the pupil was obligated to give the teacher a gurudakshina, which was
a symbol of respect. It was usually in the form of money or a specialized activity for the
teacher. Gurukuls were primarily concerned with teaching students in a natural setting
where the shisyas lived in fraternity, humanism, love, and discipline. The lack of formality
in the educational system was noticeable, blurring the borders between philosophical and
technical knowledge, facts and skills, and learning and life. This teaching approach was
more inductive and process-oriented, with various teaching tactics depending on the
student, situation, and subject matter.
Buddhism
Buddhism is one of the world's largest religions, with roots in India dating back 2,500
years. Buddhism denies the existence of an ultimate god or divinity. Instead, they
concentrate on obtaining enlightenment, or inner serenity and wisdom. Nirvana is
supposed to be attained by followers who reach this spiritual level.
The religion's founder, Buddha, is considered a wonderful person but not a god. Buddha
is a Sanskrit word that signifies "enlightened." The religion's founder, Buddha, is regarded
as a beautiful person but not a god. Buddha is a Sanskrit word that means "enlightened."
Discipline, meditation, and wisdom are the three major points of Buddha's teaching. The
goal is wisdom, and deep meditation or concentration is crucial for the process. The
discipline of following the commandments is the way to acquire profound meditation;
insight will follow spontaneously. The sutras never veer far from these three themes
throughout Buddha's whole teaching.
Confucianism
Confucianism is one of the most well-known religious ideologies in Chinese history, dating
back over 2,500 years. Confucianism is a Chinese religious system that focuses on
human ethics and values. It is a moral and intellectual system based on Confucius, a
Chinese sage's teachings. Personal and governmental morality, social connectedness,
correctness, fairness, and honesty were critical. Confucianism is best understood as an
ethical guide to life and living with solid character, and Confucian educational philosophy
is centered on how we learn to be human.
Taoism
Taoism is credited to the philosopher Lao Tzu, who wrote the Tao Te Ching, Taoism's
primary scripture, around 500 B.C.E. According to Taoism, humans and animals should
live in harmony with the Tao, or universe. One of Taoism's key concepts is the belief in
balanced forces, or yin and yang. Yin and yang show how everything in the universe is
interconnected and that nothing makes sense in isolation. In Taoism, not knowing
something is the key to understanding it. This is accomplished through self-education and
transformation. This form of education is also natural; all that is required is for it to be
identified and fully developed. The Taoist is also an educator in some aspects.
Something is there, shapeless but whole. It existed before the creation of heaven and
earth. Without sound or substance, it stands alone and immutable. It is comprehensive
and unyielding. Because we don't know what it's named, we call it Tao. Because he is
one with nature, the sage is in tune with the Tao. (Source: Lao Tzu)
Zen Buddhism
Zen is a Buddhist tradition that millions of people follow worldwide. Zen was first practiced
in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam, before spreading to the rest of the world. As each
culture has been adopted, it has its emphasis and interests, and Zen comes in several
forms. Buddhist education aims to create a free, educated, moral, nonviolent, and secular
man. Students become informed, humanist, logical, and superstitious-free people. The
classroom was free of gluttony, desire, and ignorance. Buddhist education was widely
available and accessible to people of all backgrounds.
Christian Philosophy
Christian thinking arose during the second century. It emerged from the Patristics
movement in the Christian community, whose main objective was to defend the Christian
religion. The eighth-century is regarded to be the end of patristics. From the 11th century
forward, Scholasticism was the vehicle for Christian thought. According to T. Ado Lara,
this is the epoch of medieval philosophy, or the Medieval Age, according to T. Ado Lara,
which lasted until the 15th century. In the 16th century, Christian philosophy and teachings
coexisted with independent scientific and intellectual theories.
Given that the Christian theological message is the starting point for Christian philosophy,
the formation of Christian conceptions marks a departure from Greek philosophy. Even
though Christianity was initially persecuted, the apostles' missionary activity as followers
of Jesus Christ contributed to spreading the Christian message.
Saracen Philosophy
A Saracen was someone who followed Islam in the Middle Ages, whether they were
Arabs, Turks, or others. Saracen was educated in a formal setting. It is done to apply
knowledge to culture. Liberal education also tried to encourage their independence and
social welfare. The Saracens' greatness was most likely due to their ability to absorb and
adapt the best of the intellectual culture of the people with whom they came into contact.
They are in charge of establishing a scientific spirit of investigation and experimentation
in the western world and the invention and refinement of scientific tools. Allah is the source
of genuine knowledge, and He created the concept of knowledge or education in Islam.
❖ Aims
• The quest for knowledge and the application of scientific facts to real-world
problems.
• Science was investigated for use in the arts and crafts.
• Reading was looked into as a prerequisite for advancement.
• Medicine was promoted as a way to prolong life.
• Astronomy was studied as a navigational and geographic aid.
Contemporary Philosophies
Contemporary philosophy is the period in Western philosophy's history that began in
the early twentieth century with the rise of professionalization and the introduction of
analytic and continental philosophy. The term "current philosophy" is a piece of
philosophical jargon that refers to a specific period in the history of Western
philosophy (namely, the philosophy of the 20th and 21st centuries). However, modern
philosophy (which refers to an earlier period in Western philosophy), postmodern
philosophy (which relates to some philosophers' critiques of contemporary
philosophy), and a non-technical use of the term (which refers to any current
philosophic work) are commonly conflated.
a. Perennialism
b. Essentialism
c. Existentialism
Existentialists believe that each individual is distinct and that education should reflect this.
As a result, education aims to help each person develop their unique abilities, maximize
their potential, and cultivate their unique personalities. In metaphysics, epistemology, and
ethics, existentialism denies the existence of any authoritative source of objective truth.
Instead, individuals must decide for themselves what is "true" or "false," "right" or "wrong,"
"beautiful" or "ugly." Existentialists believe that there is no uniform kind of human nature
and that each of us has the opportunity to evolve as we see fit.
Existentialist tactics center on the individual. Learning is self-paced and directed, with
plenty of one-on-one time with a teacher who is open and honest with each student.
d. Progressivism
According to progressivists, individuality, growth, and change are fundamental
components of education. Progressivists believe that people learn best from what they
find most relevant to their lives; hence they structure their curricula on students' needs,
experiences, interests, and skills.
The progressive educational movement was developed by John Dewey, who believed
that pupils learn via their own experiences. The concept of focusing on the whole child
emphasizes the needs of students, including teaching them to be good citizens and
good learners. Progressives believe that education should focus on the complete child
rather than just the material or the teacher. According to this pedagogical viewpoint,
students should test concepts through active experimentation. Learners' questions
originate from their experiences in the world, and learning is based on those questions.
This ideology's proponents believe that schools should be utilized to teach social
responsibility and democratic values and "humanize" education by prioritizing students'
needs and interests.
e. Social Reconstructionism
Critical theorists, like social reconstructionists, believe that systems must be altered to
eliminate oppression and improve human conditions. It's also known as social
reconstructionism. It states that the fundamental goal of education is to "reconstruct"
society to address the cultural crises caused by social, political, and economic concerns.
Social Reconstructionism is a philosophical movement that emphasizes social issues and
the quest for a better society and global democracy. In their curriculum, most
reconstructionists prioritize social improvement.
Postmodernism is a pluralistic worldview that asserts that there is no single truth, but
rather a variety of subjective interpretations and that all unique truths have an equal
chance. It is a departure from the conventional educational paradigm. This philosophy
stresses each student's individuality and allows them to build their learning environment.
The goals of education for postmodernists are to teach critical thinking, knowledge
production, individual and social identity development, and self-creation. Teachers in
postmodern education simply guide pupils to discoveries. They provide possibilities to
explore various topics and come up with innovative solutions. Students learn to listen to
other people's voices in this situation. They accept criticism from others and strive to think
critically. They learn to respect people from different cultures and countries. They also
value cooperative and individual learning, as well as dialectic, critical, and linguistic
methods.
SECTION 17. The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts,
culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and
promote total human liberation and development.
ARTICLE XIV - Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports
Education
SECTION 1. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education
accessible to all.
(5) Provide adult citizens, the disabled, and out-of-school youth with training in
civics, vocational efficiency, and other skills.
It may take some effort to write a teaching philosophy statement, but most instructors
will find it simple after they consider what drove them to this field in the first place. Any
statement can be given life and direction by reflecting on underlying values and ideas
about education and the role of educators.
This process of reflection should be repeated several times. People and their values
change with time. Professional development will be expressed in a philosophy that is
updated and maintained regularly. Teachers should keep in mind that this statement is
continually evolving.
Specific examples of course topics, assignments, assessments, and tactics are drawn
from actual courses, and curricula are included in great teaching philosophy
statements. These examples show the breadth of knowledge as well as objectives,
methods, and approaches. Additional information may be gained from supporting
documents such as class syllabi, assignments, tests, assessments, and graded student
papers.
How to write a teaching philosophy?
Here are the basic steps to take to write a teaching philosophy statement:
Guide Questions:
2. In Taoism, “key is not to know something; the key is to understand it” means?
Learning Activities:
Activity #1
Create your own Semantic Web-based Personal Philosophy of Teaching.
Activity #2
Make an infographic about education's philosophical foundations. Choose one of the
four philosophies (Western, Eastern, Contemporary, and Post-Modern)
Activity #3
Which of the provided Philosophies of Education would you utilize if you were allowed to
own a school? Why?
Key Points/Summary:
❖ Philosophy is a theoretical rather than observable search for a general
explanation of values and reality.
❖ Education is the deliberate transmission of society's acquired information,
skills, and values from one generation to the next.
❖ A philosophy of education is a statement that identifies and clarifies an
individual's or group's educational ideas, values, and understandings.
❖ Idealism is a philosophical perspective that holds that ideas are the sole
genuine reality and the only thing worth knowing.
❖ Realism holds that reality exists outside of the human mind and that the
attention should be on the body and objects.
❖ Only things that are experienced or observed are real, according to
pragmatism, and the focus is on the reality of experience.
❖ Article II Section 17 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that the State
shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and
sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and
promote total human liberation and development.
❖ Article XIV Sec 1-2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution is about the free
education for all and an opportunity for all people to have access in education
and other skill trainings, including the adult citizens, the disabled, and the
out-of-school youth.
❖ Bowne (2017) defined teaching philosophy as a narrative of values and
belief one has in teaching and learning.
❖ Having a personal teaching philosophy is beneficial because it allows
educators to stay loyal to their basic ideas, acts as a professional
development opportunity, and helps teachers become more reflective
practitioners.
❖ When developing your teaching philosophy statement, keep in mind that you
should generate ideas first, then draft and evaluate your statement
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