PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION

The philosophical underpinning of curriculum aids in determining the educational goal as well
as the roles of the many participants. While all foundations establish educational goals, philosophy
describes the process by which those goals are developed. One's guiding philosophy determines
whether education should develop individuals or enforce collective norms; if group norms are to be
enforced, it also determines whether those norms should be the existing set or a drive toward
changing them. Truth is perceived differently by different philosophers, ranging from absolute to
relative, moralistic to scientific.In a broad sense, philosophy is defined as a person's "total of his
essential beliefs and convictions." We have opinions on physical items, other people, the meaning of
life, death, God, right and wrong, beauty and ugliness, and other topics. These concepts are formed in
a variety of ways, and they can be hazy and confusing. Because the questions it covers are
fundamental and ubiquitous, philosophy serves as a guide for living, deciding the path we take in life.
As a result, we might claim that philosophical considerations impact and govern all elements of
human life.
In a broad sense, philosophy is defined as a person's "total of his essential beliefs and
convictions." We have opinions on physical items, other people, the meaning of life, death, God, right
and wrong, beauty and ugliness, and other topics. These concepts are formed in a variety of ways,
and they can be hazy and confusing. Because the questions it covers are fundamental and ubiquitous,
philosophy serves as a guide for living, deciding the path we take in life. As a result, we might claim
that philosophical considerations impact and govern all elements of human life.
Education and philosophy are inextricably linked and interdependent. Education follows
philosophy in pointing forth the paths. Education would be a blind struggle without philosophy, and
philosophy would be crippled without education.It is important to identify your own philosophy of
education in order to understand your own system of values and beliefs so that you are easily able to
describe your teaching style to potential learners.
Teacher-centered philosophies, student-centered philosophies, and society-centered
philosophies are the three basic types of educational philosophies. Essentialism, Perennialism,
Progressivism, Social Reconstructionism, Existentialism, Behaviorism, Constructivism,
Conservatism, and Humanism are only a few examples.
The two sorts of teacher-centered educational philosophies are essentialism and perennialism.
Essentialism is currently the most popular educational approach . It is the teaching of fundamental
abilities that have been proved to be necessary in society over time. Perennialism emphasizes the
transmission of great works.
There are three sorts of student-centered educational ideologies. The goal of progressivism is
to help students establish their moral compass. Humanism focuses on helping each student reach his
or her best potential. Constructivism is concerned with shaping a student's worldview through
education.There are two sorts of socially-centered educational ideologies. Reconstructionism is the
belief that education is a tool for resolving societal issues. The goal of behaviorism is to promote
socially good behaviors.
Curriculum development is indeed centered on philosophy. It helps teachers create opinions,
arguments, and assumptions, as well as make value judgments. It also assists in establishing a
comprehensive perspective on what schools and courses are important, how kids should study, and
what resources and methods should be employed. This, however, is only the beginning. Because
curriculum has a significant political component, it is critical for us as educators to understand what
philosophy underpins the curriculum and how it is used to educate students who will become
members and leaders of society.
The philosophical foundations of the curriculum aid in determining the educational goal as
well as the roles of the many participants. While all foundations establish educational goals,
philosophy describes the process by which those goals are developed. The role of the teacher, which
can range from all-knowing authoritarian to mentor, and the role of the student, which can range from
obedient vacant vessel to an individual worthy of actively partaking in one's own educational process,
are both defined by one's philosophy. We can see how ideologies have risen and fallen in popularity
in society, and how psychological research has been adopted, disregarded, or even rejected based on
philosophical viewpoints of the time.