Foundations of Education Flashcards
belief that nothing exists except in the mind, soul, and spirit
Idealism
belief that the world is made up of real and substantial material entities
Realism
belief that curriculum should reflect the society, emphasizing the needs and interests of the children
Pragmatism/Experimentalism
belief that when students are immersed in the study, they will appreciate learning for its own sake and become true intellectuals
Perennialism
belief of the importance of teaching the basic/essential knowledge skills
Essentialism
focused on the whole child and the cultivation of individuality
Progressivism
belief that man shapes his being as he lives
Existentialism
emphasizes the addressing of social questions and a quest to create a better society
Social Reconstructionism
emphasizes a commitment to an ideal way of loge characterized by honesty, courage, service, faith, self-control, purity and non-violence which can be achieved through yoga
Hinduism (Mahatma Gandhi)
education is rooted on faith, believes in the 4 noble truths and the law of karma
Buddhism (Siddharta Gautama)
teaches moral life through devotion to the family, loyalty to the elders, love of learning, brotherhood, civil service, and universal love and justice.
Confucianism
believes in WU WEI (let things come naturally.)
Taoism
teaches the entire universe is one’s mind, and of one cannot realize enlightenment in one’s own mind now, one cannot ever achieve enlightenment
Zen Buddhism
useful knowledge is necessary for the benefit of the self and of humanity
Islam
aims for survival, conformity, and enculturation
Pre-Spanish Period
aim is to propagate Christianity
Spanish Period
aim is to teach democracy as a way of life and 1935 Constitution
American Period
aim is to strive for diffusion of the Japanese language and terminate English in schools as well as to stress the dignity of manual labor
Japanese Era
full realization of the democratic ideals and way of life and promotion of equal educational oppurtunities for all
Republic Era
for national development
New Society
aims on education in the Philippines based on the 1973 Constitution
foster love of country, teach the duties of citizenship and develop moral character, self-discipline, and scientific, technological and vocational efficiency
EDCOM
Congressional Commission on Education
TESDA
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority