REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DAVAO DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE

MATTI, DIGOS CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR

NAME: GIOVANNI A. ALCAIN

SUBJECT: ADVANCED PHILOSHY IN EDUCATION

PRPOFESSOR: JOY A. BARIQUIT, Ph.D.

1. What personal philosophy guided you in your instructional routine?

Every Teacher has its own philosophy of education. There is no right or

wrong philosophy, but each one affects how the classroom is run. A teacher's
philosophy defines the curriculum that is taught, the way the classroom is
managed, the manner in which each subject is taught, and how the students are
evaluated and the significance of learning the student in relation to the real life
situation.
Out of all the theories of education, the one that I am using the most is
progressivism. The curriculum for progressivism focuses on problem solving and
learning through experience. I want to let my students explore the first-hand
experience. It teaches the students to think for themselves and draw their own
conclusions. Students would have the chance to do everything hands on rather
than listening to a lecture. I think that's very important for young students,
especially in early elementary and secondary school, because sitting still all day
is so difficult for them. Giving students the opportunity to go to museums for art,
or historical buildings for social studies, gets them interested in what they are
learning and makes it feel more real to them (though that is no longer allowed
currently because of pandemic). Instead of being bored at school, students would
be excited about what they are learning. Progressivism also supports an open
classroom. I believe it’s important for students to frequent the community and be
a part of the world outside their home and the classroom. Children need to have
life experiences, and be able to relate what they are learning to the real world, so
that the subject matter has relevance.
As a result, I would oftentimes give group projects in the classroom and
model real life, in that context students learn to work together to come up with a
common solution, rather than having the teacher just tell them the correct
answer. Hence, this method is a great way for students to learn problem solving
and develop critical thinking skills. I believe these are lifelong skills that are
important for children to learn at an early age, and that they will use them for the
rest of their lives.

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 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DAVAO DEL SUR STATE COLLEGE
MATTI, DIGOS CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR

2. What is Idealism in Literature?

The idealism in literature is recognizing the value of imagination wherein

an individual using his imaginative mind in creating literary pieces. In turn,
imagination plays a large role in the creation and enjoyment of fiction.

3. How do you utilize Realism in Literature?

To make realistic my literary piece I’ll be utilizing realism to describe story

elements, such as setting, characters, themes, etc., without using decorative
imagery, or figurative language, such as similes and metaphors. Through
realism, I will explain things without ornamental language or sugar-coating the
events. Thus, my audience will visualize and understand well the literary piece
merely using their senses.

4. Compare and contrast Idealism and Realism

Idealism is when you envision or see things in an ideal or perfect manner.

Realism, on the other hand, tends toward a more pragmatic and actual view of a
situation. The two concepts can, in layman’s terms, be deemed different in
perspectives; with idealism focusing on ‘what could be’, and realism focusing on
‘what actually is.’

In philosophy, when discussing the issues of perception, idealism is a

theory that states that our reality is shaped by our thoughts and ideas. Realism,
on the other hand, deals with the fact that reality has an absolute existence
independent from our thoughts, ideas and even consciousness.