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Pragmatism

PRAGMATISM

Derived from word “Pragma” means action or work


done.

Evaluates the truth and meaning of ideas according to


the physical consequences and practical value.
PRAGMATISM

Itemphasizes the need to test the


validity of ideas by acting on them.

“if something works, it is true”


PRAGMATISM

Believed that the function of


Education is to Enhance human
potential to be able to adapt to a
Constantly Changing World.
Forms of Pragmatism

 HUMANISTIC APPROACH
According to this Ideology, only those things
or principles are true which satisfy the needs,
requirements, aspirations and objectives of
human beings and cater to the welfare of
mankind.
Forms of Pragmatism

Experimental Pragmatism
According to this Ideology, that thing or principle is true
which can be verified as true by experiment.
Forms of Pragmatism

Biological Pragmatism
According to this Ideology, that power or
capacity of human being is valuable and important
which enables him to adjust with the environment or
which makes him able to change his environment
according to his needs and requirements.
PRINCIPLES OF PRAGMATISM

1. Changing Nature of Truth.


2. Truth is Formed by its Result.
3. Problems as the Motives of Truth.
4. Emphasis on Social and Democratic Values.
5. Emphasis on the Principles of Utility.
6. Importance of Manpower.
7. Importance of Activity.
8. Faith in Present and Future.
Pragmatism and Aims of Education.

To Pragmatism, the only aim of education is to provide such


dynamic direction and guidance to the child according to his
natural interests, aptitudes and capacities in the field of
academic activities that he grows up and develops more and
more and is endowed with capacities to confront the ever
changing problems and challenges of modern life
successfully achieving a happier, a better and richer life.
Characteristics of Pragmatic Education

1. Education as Life. Pragmatists firmly believe that the old and traditional
education is dead and lifeless.

2. Education as Growth. According to pragmatism society is undergoing a


process of continual change.

3. Education as Continuous Reconstruction of Experiences. Pragmatists


firmly believe that knowledge is not fixed and free determined, it changes
according to times and circumstances.
Pragmatism and Curriculum

1. Principle of Utility.
only those subjects, activities and experiences should be
included in Curriculum which are useful to the present
needs of the child and also meet the future expectations
of adult life as well.
Pragmatism and Curriculum
2. Principle of Interest.
Only those activities and experiences should be included in the
Curriculum where child takes interests.
Interests are of four variations;
a. Interest in conversation.
b. Interest in investigation.
c. Interest in construction.
d. Interest in creative expression.
Pragmatism and Curriculum

3. Principle of Experience/Social Experience.


The curriculum should include varieties of learning
experiences which promote original thinking and freedom
to develop social and purposeful attitudes .
Pragmatism and Curriculum

4. Principle of Integration.
Deals with integration of subjects and activities. Subjects of
different nature should be closely interlinked and co-related
to each other so as to form right concepts and proper
understanding in children,

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