Basic Concept of Philosophy
Basic Concept of PhilosophyWhat is
Philosophy?LoveKnowledgePhilosophiaPhilosophygeneral beliefs,
concepts, and attitudes possessed by an individual or a groupan
activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental
truths about Themselvesthe world in which they livetheir
relationships to the world and to each otherBranches of
PhilosophyMetaphysicsStudy of ExistenceWhat's out
there?EpistemologyStudy of KnowledgeHow do I know about
it?EthicsStudy of ActionWhat should I do?PoliticsStudy of ForceWhat
actions are permissible?EstheticsStudy of ArtWhat can life be
like?Philosophy of EducationEducational philosophy is philosophy
applied to education as a specific area of human endeavour.
Involves bringing those critical reflections which characterize
philosophy in general.Does not exist in a vacuum, but within a
particular social and historical context.
Four Educational PhilosophiesPerennialismAims to develop
students intellectual and moral qualities.Teaches concepts and
focuses on knowledge and the meaning of knowledge.
EssentialismCore of curriculum: essential knowledge and skills
and academic rigorAccept the idea that this core curriculum may
changeProgressivismBelieves that education should focus on the
childStresses that students should test ideas by active
experimentationCurriculum content is derived from student interests
and questions
ReconstructionismFocus on a curriculum that highlights social
reform as the aim of educationCommunity-based learning and bringing
the world into the classroomCurriculum focuses on student
experience and taking social action on real problem
The Importance of Philosophy of Education to TeachersThe study
of Philosophy of Education will provide teachers with:An
understanding of the purpose of education process for
humanity.Knowledge of the basis for selection of educational goals
and ability to adjudicate conflicts over values in education.
A teaching philosophy is important for the same reason that a
map is important when you are going to try to travel to some place
that you have never been.
8My Own PhilosophyLive simply. Dream big. Be grateful. Give
love. Laugh lots.
