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REALISM
Realism is the foundation of scientific reasoning. PRAGMATISM
Realist educators encourage students to draw Pragmatism is an educational philosophy that says
their observations and conclusions from the world that education should be about life and growth.
around them, rather than confining themselves to Two important elements of pragmatism include
an analysis of their own ideas. Realism changed practical learning, which focuses on the real-world
the contour of education in a systematic way. It applications of lessons, and experiential learning,
viewed external world as a real world; not a world which involves learning through experience, not
of fantasy. The most important aim of realistic through simple ideas.
education is to prepare learners for a happy and Pragmatism originated in the United States around
successful life. Realism aims to prepare learners 1870, and now presents a growing third alternative
for real and practical life. It calls for teaching- to both analytic and ‘Continental’ philosophical
learning methodologies on the basis of subjects traditions worldwide. Its first generation was
and interests of the learners. initiated by the so-called ‘classical pragmatists’
Realism (Education) • Education prepares one for Charles Sanders Peirce (1839–1914), who first
life in the real world. • Education should be defined and defended the view, and his close friend
attractive rather than compulsive. • It emphasizes and colleague William James (1842–1910), who
the training of the senses. Senses are the further developed and ably popularized it. James’
gateways of knowledge and learning takes place Harvard colleague Josiah Royce (1855–1916),
the operation of the senses. although officially allied with absolute idealism,
Realism is the belief that we should study logic, proved a valuable interlocutor for many of these
critical thinking, and the scientific method to teach ideas.
students to perceive and understand reality. This A significant influence in those early years was the
philosophy which is educational realism influenced scientific revolution then taking place around
the math and science. In addition, Realism evolutionary theory, of which first generation
discourages rote learning and bookish knowledge pragmatists were keen observers and sometime
and prefers hands-on experience for the purpose participants (Pearce 2020). These pragmatists
of learning. It gives importance on field trips which focused significantly on theorizing inquiry, meaning
facilitate learners to correlate classroom learning and the nature of truth.
with reality.
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