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Philosophy Ideas in Education
Philosophy Ideas in Education
IN EDUCATION
DR. SUBADRAH MADHAWA NAIR
Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies
City University
Petaling Jaya
LECTURE 1
WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY?
The Western philosophical tradition
began in ancient Greece, and philosophy
of education began with it. The major
historical figures developed philosophical
views of education that were embedded
in their broader metaphysical,
epistemological, ethical, and political
theories.
Socrates
The introduction by Socrates of the
“Socratic method” of questioning (see
dialectic) began a tradition in which
reasoning and the search for reasons that
might justify beliefs, judgments, and
actions was (and remains) fundamental;
such questioning in turn eventually gave
rise to the view that education should
encourage in all students and persons, to
the greatest extent possible, the pursuit
of the life of reason.
PHILOSOPHY OF
EDUCATION
Education and philosophy, the two
disciplines, are very closely related and
in some areas they overlap each other.
It is quite often said that, 'Philosophy
and Education are two sides of
the same coin'. 'Education is the dynamic
side of philosophy'. Education is practical
in nature and philosophy is theory.
Reconstructionism/
Critical Theory
Social reconstructionism is a philosophy that
emphasizes the addressing of social questions
and a quest to create a better society and
worldwide democracy. Reconstructionist
educators focus on a curriculum that highlights
social reform as the aim of education.
Reconstructionism/
Critical Theory
. Critical theorists, like social reconstructionist,
believe that systems must be changed to
overcome oppression and improve human
conditions.
National Education
Philosophy
School/institutions involved
Has hierarchical structure
Uniform, full time and…
Subject oriented
Certification/degree
FORMAL EDUCATION
Formal education is structured
hierarchically.
It is planned and deliberate.
Scheduled fees are paid regularly.
It has a chronological grading system.
FORMAL EDUCATION
It has a syllabus and subject oriented.
The syllabus has to be covered within a
specific time period.
The child is taught by the teachers
TYPES OF EDUCATION
Informal
Practical adult learning
Diversity in methods and content
Mobilize local resources
Built on learner’s participation
Real life examples of learning
INFORMAL