Philosophy in Education Why Teach How to Teach

Emphasis on the pursuit of

Teach to instill discipline,
Classical Philosophy truth, knowledge, and
virtue, and moral values.
wisdom.

Focus on the importance of Teach to cultivate rational

Idealism ideas, truth, and universal thinking, critical analysis,
principles. and reflection.

Emphasis on practical Teach to prepare students

Realism knowledge, skills, and for practical life and
experiences. vocational skills.

Teach to develop
Emphasis on practicality,
problem-solving, critical
Pragmatism relevance, and utility of
thinking, and
knowledge.
decision-making skills.

Focus on the needs and Teach to promote active

Progressivism interests of individual learning, inquiry, and social
students. reform.
 Emphasis on individuality, Teach to cultivate
Existentialism freedom, and self-awareness, personal
self-expression. meaning, and authenticity.

Focus on learners actively Teach to engage students in

Constructivism constructing their own hands-on, collaborative, and
knowledge. inquiry-based learning.

Teach to foster holistic

Emphasis on human
development, positive
Humanism potential, self-actualization,
relationships, and values
and empathy.
education.

Teach to challenge fixed

Critique of traditional
meanings, promote
Postmodernism educational systems and
diversity, and critical
cultural norms.
reflection.

Emphasis on addressing Teach to promote critical

Critical Pedagogy social inequalities, injustice, consciousness, social
and empowerment. action, and social justice.