John Abe N.

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BSED II – FILIPINO A
PROF EDUC 5

1. Explain why education philosopher was associated with these given words.

A. John Locke – The Empiricist

 Locke called the empiricist because of his belief that knowledge was
founded in empirical observation and experience.
B. Herbert Spencer – The Utilitarianist
 Spencer associated with Utilitarianism Education because he developed an
evolutionary utilitarian ethics in which the principles of ethical living are
based on the evolutionary changes of organic development.
C. John Dewey – experience
 John Dewey believes that education is not a preparation for life but life
itself that is why he is related to the word experience because he believe
that experience is the best teacher.
D. George Counts – building a new social order
 Because, Counts wrote a number of scholarly books that contributed to the
social study of education and stressed teaching as a moral and political
activity. He is also an activist who thought that schools should bring about
social change.
E. Theodore Brameld – the Social Reconstructionist
 Brameld, because of his reaction about the realities of World War II he
recognized the threat of human annihilation that is why he believed the
creation of a new social order through education that would help fulfill the
peaceful modern world.
F. Paulo Freire – Critical Pedagogy vs. Banking Method
 Freire compared Critical Pedagogy and Banking Method and he choose
critical pedagogy because it utilizes dialogue among human beings who
are equals rather than oppressive imposition.
2. Table Summary

Philosopher Philosophy on Aim/s or Classroom/School

Method/s of education
John Locke The purpose of education was
to bring children up to be
virtuos, using the power of
reason to overcome desire.
Meaning children or students
Application
ability to control your
thoughts, actions, and
impulses; to choose your
actions and reactions.
 should be trained self-control.
Herbert Spencer The great aim of education is
not knowledge, but action.
John Dewey education and learning are
social and interactive
processes
Theodore Brameld The creation of a new social
order through education
would fulfill the basic values
of society and harmonize
with the underlying social
and economic forces of the
modern world.
Paulo Freire Education must be centered
upon developing critically
conscious, 'humanized',
learners who act to liberate
themselves, and the world,
from injustice.
Actions must be demonstrate
with discipline and good
behaviour
Conduct group activities
which requires socialization
and interactions of every
students.
Introducing new social rules
that may help change the
errors of past method of
teaching and activities, with
modern understanding.
Allowing students to ask
questions to understand the
lesson. Instead of banking
method, critical pedadogy is
the choice for teaching

DOUBLE ENTRY JOURNAL

Things I learned from chapter My Thoughts or Reactions

I learned a lot about the different Philosophers
and Philosophies about education that may My thoughts and reactions are mixed because
help us students who dreaming about being a some of the philosopher contradict some
teacher for the future. Different ideas and aspects of other philosopher’s philosophy.
strategies of these philosophers may help us But I agree for the some of them especially
on our journey. These philosophies also have the Critical Pedadogy of Sir Paulo Freire.
individually focus such as empiricist
education, utilitarian and social
reconstruction.