The TEACHER and the COMMUNITY, SCHOOL

CULTURE and ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Course Description: This course focuses on society as a context upon which the schools
have been established. Educational philosophies that are related to society as a foundation
of schools and schooling shall be emphasized. Further, principles and theories on school
culture and organizational leadership shall be included to prepare protective teachers to
become school leaders and managers.

MODULE 1: PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS ON EDUCATION

Sub-topics:

Educational Philosophies

1. John Locke

2. Herbert Spencer

3. John Dewey

4. George Counts

5. Theodore Brameld

6. Paulo Freire

Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, the students should be able to:

a. define Philosophy;

b. discuss the thoughts on education of the following philosophers.

1. John Locke

2. Herbert Spencer

3. John Dewey

4. George Counts

5. Theodore Brameld

6. Paulo Freire
 Activity 1.1

To begin the lesson for this day you are going to do an activity to find out your background
about it. If you are ready, you may start now.

Instruction: Read this conversation, then answer the question after reading it.

In a Grade 3 Science Class:

Teacher: What is the function of the mouth?

Student: To break the food into smaller pieces.

Teacher: Very Good! What about the stomach?

Student: To digest the food.

Teacher: Very Good! Perfect! And the small intestines?

Student: To absorb the food nutrients.

Q. What classroom scenario is being depicted by the comic strip and the teacher-students
question and answer?

Please write your answer in a short bond paper and upload the screenshot.

The comic strip shows that the teacher