Realism

Refers to the things exists whether the human mind perceives them.

Proponents of Realism

Aristotle

 the first philosopher to develop a systematic theory of logic.

St. Thomas Aquinas

 God made it possible to acquire true knowledge so that we may know Him better.
 Each person is born with an immortal soul.

Forms of Realism in Education

1. Scholastic Realism

Characteristics: Relied on authorities from the past; Synthesizing of knowledge; Deductive approach
to reasoning; Use of syllogistic logic.

2. Humanistic Realism

Aimed to secure a knowledge of human society and its institutions of nature and man’s reactions to
nature, chiefly through the content and not the form of classics.

3. Social Realism

It aims to train a “gentleman” for active participation in social life and social judgment and to prepare
the practical man of the world.

4. Sense Realism

Teaching methods should be scientific inductive, based on observation, analysis, and synthesis.

5. Neo Realism

They do not consider the scientific principles everlasting while they express the changeability in them.

Realism and Aims of Education

1. Preparing the Child for happy and successful life.

2. Developing the physical and mental powers of the child
3. Developing and training of senses
4. Acquainting the child with nature and social environment
5. Imparting vocational education
6. Understanding the material world through inquiry.
7. A study of science and the scientific method.
8. Transmit culture and develop human nature.
 9. The goal of Education is to help individuals understand & apply the principles of science to
help solve the problems in the world.

Realism and Curriculum

 Developed according to Utility and Needs

 Subjects concerning day to day activities
 Main subjects are natural science, physical science, health culture, physical exercise, math,
geography, history, and astronomy.

Methods of Teaching

 Emphasis on critical reasoning through observation

 Supports accountability and performance-based teaching
 Scientific research and development
 Mastery of facts: Recitation, experimentation, demonstration, drills, exercises
 Education should proceed from simple to complex and from concrete to abstract.

Classroom Management

 Focuses on the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic.

 Classroom environment is highly structured and organized.
 Utilization of standardized testing.
 Education should be fun and interesting for the student.
 Education should prepare students for life in the real world.

Role of Teacher and Administration

 School organization would be based on the real needs of society. (not due to politics)
 The opening of science classes in every school is a must.
 Co-education is a natural happening so it cannot be rejected.
 School is the mirror of the society. It is a miniature form of society and it presents the real
picture of the society.

Prepared by: Raymart T. de Vera