EDUC 101: PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Course Description
This course introduces the students to the philosophy of education. Building upon the disciplinary
basis of philosophy the course explores philosophy as it relates to education. It examines critically the
reasoning behind policies and methods of teaching, learning, and schooling.
The course uses both historical and eclectic approach. The classic texts on education by Socrates,
Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine John Stuart Mill, Jean Jacques Rousseau, John Dewey, and others will be
given focus. Also, the eastern, western, and Islamic philosophies of education will be analyzed. Factors
to be considered in the analysis include the curricula emphasis, preferred method, ethics, and aesthetics
stressed by each philosophy.
In this course, attention is placed on the learner’s ability to identify and describe his/her own
philosophy of education. Also, he/she learns to think as a philosopher and apply this thinking to
contemporary educational issues and problems particularly in the Philippine educational setting.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts and principles in philosophy;
2. discuss the meaning, scope, and functions of philosophy of education as well as the
relationship between philosophy and education particularly on teaching and teaching styles;
3. analyze the different schools of philosophy to include the eastern, western, and Islamic
philosophies of education using the agreed factors;
4. manifest understanding and agreement as regards the Philippine philosophy of education; and
5. demonstrate the capacity to critically analyze emerging issues and problems in the Philippine
educational system.

Course Content
I. Orientation
A. University of Antique Vision, Mission and Objectives
B. Graduate School and College of Teacher Education Program Objectives
C. Course Description, Learning Outcomes, Requirements and References

II. Introduction
A. Meaning and Nature of Philosophy
B. Philosophy in Relation to Education, Teaching, and Teaching Styles
C. Branches of Philosophy
1. Major branches central to teaching: Metaphysics, Epistemology, Axiology
2. General or World Philosophies: Idealism, Realism, Pragmatism, Existentialism
3. Major Educational Philosophies: Perennialism, Essentialism, Progressivism,
Reconstructionism / Critical Theory
4. Related Theories of Learning (Psychological Orientations): Information Processing,
Behaviorism, Cognitivism/Constructivism, Humanism

III. Philosophy of Education

A. Concept and Nature of Philosophy of Education
B. Significance and Functions/Role of Philosophy of Education
C. Educational Philosophies of Filipino Educators
D. Importance of Philosophy of Education to the Teacher
E. Sources of Philippine Philosophies of Education

IV. Eastern and Islamic Philosophies

A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Taoism
D. Confucianism
E. Islamic

V. Western Philosophies
[See list under II-C above]

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 VI. The Philippine Philosophy of Education: Current Issues and Problems
A. The Emerging Philosophy of Education
1. Philosophy of Basic Education / K to 12
2. Philosophy of Technical-Vocational Education
3. Philosophy of Higher Education: Typologies and OBE
B. Multicultural Education and ASEAN Integration
C. Human Rights and Education
D. Emerging Perceptions in Value Education
E. Nurturing Values as Instrument to counter Terrorism
F. Open Schooling, Information Technology, and On-Line Learning

VII. Synthesis

Course Requirements and Grading System

A. Oral Presentations (40%)
Oral presentations will include active participation in class discussions, recitation and oral reports
on assigned topics. Active participation in class is very important and contributes to the quality
and richness of the course and student learning.

B. Written Examinations (30%)

There will be two major examinations, namely, the midterm and final examinations.
Examination permits will be required for these examinations.
These are essay examinations. They will cover materials from class lectures, reading
assignments, topics discussed in class especially in the oral reports, and PowerPoint
presentations.
Midterm Examination: Units II and III
Final Examination: Units IV, V, and Research Paper on VI

C. Projects (20%)

1. Homework Assignments
Three (3) times during the semester, you will write responses or reactions to questions. The
responses/reactions will involve analyses of readings, comparing the views of authors, and/or
critique of arguments presented in your readings or topics presented and discussed in class.
Papers will be graded for accuracy of interpretation, accuracy and completeness of
arguments, and clarity of expression of ideas. Paper should be two to three (2-3) pages in
length and double-spaced. The American Psychological Association (APA) format should be
used for citations and references. Two (2) reaction papers will be credited for the midterm
period and one (1) reaction paper for the final period.

2. Book Review
You will select a book that tells a story about education. The book can either be a work of
fiction or non-fiction. Choose a book that (a) raises some interesting philosophical questions
about education and about human nature; (b) engages with some interesting issues in
educational theory or in the philosophy of education. The review should include the
summary of the novel or short story and an explanation and evaluation of the issues, the main
view(s) and argument(s) presented in the book or story. This will be credited for the midterm
period.

3. Movie Review
You will watch a movie that deals in some significant way with issues in philosophy of
education or education per se. The review should include a summary of the movie and an
analysis of some of the issues raised on education. This will be credited for the final period.

D. Attendance (10%)
Regular attendance is required every session especially during the virtual ones via Google Meet
or Zoom sessions or other similar modalities. Attendance is essential in order to do well in class.

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Grading System:
40% . . . . . . . . . . Oral Presentations (reports, recitation, demonstration teaching [if
applicable])
30% . . . . . . . . . . Written Examinations (Midterm and Final)
20% . . . . . . . . . . Projects (Homework Assignments/Reaction Paper, Book and Movie
Reviews)
10% . . . . . . . . . . Attendance

Numerical Conversions Qualitative Descriptions

91 - 95 1.0 Superior
87 - 90 1.25 Exceptionally Good
83 - 86 1.5 Very Good
79 - 82 1.75 Good
75 - 78 2.0 Fair
74 and Below 2.5 Doubtful

References:

Bauzon, Prisciliano T. (2012). Fundamental Philosophies of Education. Mandaluyong City: National

Book Store.
Burr, John R. and Milton Goldinger. (2009). Philosophy and Contemporary Issues. 10th edition. New
Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc.
Calderon, Jose F. (1998). Foundations of Education. Manila: Rex Book Store.
Chandra, Soti Shivendra and Rajendra Kumar Sharma, (2002). Philosophy of Education. New Delhi:
Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd. Learning.
Elevazo, Aurelio O. and Rosita A. Elevazo. (1995). Philosophy of Philippine Education. Mandaluyong
City: National Book Store.

Prepared by: AIDA M. RICARZE, Ph.D.

Professor-Facilitator