PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION Flashcards
Who are the advocates of Humanism?
Da Feltre, Erasmus, Pestalozzi
Character development through emulation of examples and heros
Idealism
Who are the advocates of Reconstructionism?
Theodore Brameld, George Counts, Paulo Friere
Rooted in renaissance changes
Humanism
It has a democratic and universal approach; everyone is educated similarly
Naturalism
Emphasizes motivation and the use of praises and rewards.
Humanism
Who are the advocates of Idealism?
Socrates and Plato
“Existence precedes essence” man conceives and makes himself.
Existentialism
Who is the author of the book of the oppressed?
Paulo Friere
Emphasis on knowledge through speculation and reasoning
Idealism
rooted in ancient philosophers: Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes
Naturalism
Teachers encourage students to engage in social reforms
Reconstructivism
learning by doing
Pragmatism
what is the two faculty of Idealism?
Spiritual and Material
Focus on fundamental knowledge and skills for efficiency.
Essentialism
Pleasure (too much) is the only intrinsic good
Hedonism
Highest pleasure is a simple and moderate life, according to Epicurus
Epicureanism
It aims to discover and cultivate the full potential of the child for better societal roles.
Idealism
What is the most important development in Nationalism?
The creation of common language
You must sacrifice something for you to be happy
Utilitarianism
Preserves natural goodness of man; truth is found in nature
Naturalism
Education aligned with human development and growth.
Naturalism
Teacher mastery of subjects is crucial.
Perennialism
Character development through individual decision making.
Existentialism
Learning adjusts mental models to accommodate new experiences.
Constructivism
Curriculum focuses on social action and students experiences
Reconstructivism
Study reality through organized, systematic, subjective matter (science and math)
Realism
What are the teaching methods of Reconstructivism?
Problem-oriented approach, group discussions, and community-based learning
concerned with actualities
Realism
Addresses problems concerning urbanization, industrialization, immigration, and political corruption
Progressivism
emphasizes physical development rather than the 3rs
Naturalism
5 senses
Realism
Emphasizes structured environment and measurable outcomes.
Behaviorism