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Dante P. Peneciba
Master of Arts in Education Major in Educational Management
Educ 101: Psycho-Philosophical Foundation of Education
February 11, 2023 – Task 04: Philosophical Foundation of Education

1. What is philosophical foundation of education?

Answer: The philosophical foundation of curriculum helps determine the
driving purpose of education, as well as the roles of the various participants. While
all foundations propose to set goals of curriculum, philosophy presents the manner
of thinking from which those goals are created.
2. What is your philosophy in education?
Answer: As a teacher I don’t just settle for one philosophy, I always go
beyond what is necessary and I tend to capture the holistic needs of a child as well
as his background. However, if there is one common philosophy that I have been
integrating to my learners that would be the concept of progressivism where I always
make sure that every child has the chance to explore and find meaning in every
object of the world. With the vast presence of technology, I let my learners
experience the use of it and how it will help them transform their inner potentialities.
3. What are the 3 major branches of philosophy? And why does philosophy important
to educators?

Answer: There are four major branches of philosophy namely metaphysics,

epistemology, axiology, and logic.

Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that considers the physical universe

and the nature of ultimate reality. It asks questions like, what is real. What is the
origin of the world? What is beyond the stars? Your consideration of reality as an
external creation or an internal construct can influence your metaphysical beliefs and
perspectives and your teaching. Regardless of your definition of reality, the
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exploration and categorization of the physical universe form the foundation of several
school subjects.

Epistemology is the branch of philosophy that considers how people come to

learn what they know. Derived from the Greek word episteme, meaning knowledge
or understanding, epistemology refers to the nature and origin of knowledge and
truth. Epistemology proposes that there are four main bases of knowledge: divine
revelation, experience, logic and reason, and intuition. These influence how
teaching, learning, and understanding come about in the classroom.

Axiology is the branch of philosophy that considers the study of principles and
values. These values are divided into two main kinds: ethics and aesthetics. Ethics is
the questioning of morals and personal values. Aesthetics is the examination of what
is beautiful, enjoyable, or tasteful. In axiology education is more than just about
knowledge but also quality of life.

Logic is the branch of philosophy that seeks to organize reasoning. Students

of logic learn how to think in a structurally sound manner. Logic has two types:
deductive and inductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning involves examining a
general case, deducing a general set of rules or principles, and then applying these
rules to specific cases. Inductive reasoning involves taking specific examples and
considering the general principles, rules, or cases that caused them.

Understanding who you are as a person, what you stand for, and what you
consider to be true is crucial in life. Your values are significant because they guide
your actions and how you respond to potential events in your life. In the field of
teaching, this idea is just as significant and valuable. The kind of teacher you will be
depends on who you are as a person and what you believe in. The way you present
yourself, your lesson plans, and how you develop your students are all influenced by
your teaching philosophy, among other things. You can better grasp the type of
teacher you want to be by identifying your personal philosophy.
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Citation:

390, and 10. “What You Need to Know as an Educator: Understanding the 4 Main
Branches of Philosophy.” The Edvocate, 14 Sept. 2016,
https://www.theedadvocate.org/need-know-education-understanding-4-main-
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