PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION - Teaching methods : Deductive method, Drill

method, Recitation
Philosophy of education is a system of
rationally supported assumptions and beliefs PROGRESSIVISM (learner-centered)
about education. It uses traditional
philosophical concepts and methods to show It assumes that the world changes, which in the
how children’s experiences, if organized in universe that is not particularly conceived with
accordance with certain assumptions, will result him, man, can rely only upon his ability to think
in the achievement of what may be considered straight. In education, this means that the
the good life. child must be taught to be independent, self-
reliant thinker, learn to discipline himself, be
PERENNIALISM (teacher-centered) responsible for the consequences of his
behavior.
- most conservative, traditional, or flexible
philosophy Progressivism emphasizes the concept of
- the distinguishing characteristic of humans is progress which asserts that human beings are
the ability to reason . capable of improving and perfecting their
-education should focus on developing environment.
rationality
HUMANISM
- Education is preparation for life
- largely a product of Aristotle’s rationalism and -a philosophy of life that expresses a
its subsequent treatment by Thomas Aquinas commitment to moral, intellectual, scientific,
- Perennialists believe that one should teach the and artistic excellence.
things that they believe are of everlasting
importance to all people everywhere.
What is Learner-centered teaching?
- Views truth as constant and universal
- Methods of disciplining the mind through -Focuses on skills and practices in lifelong
reading and discussion learning, creative thinking and independent
- A known master of discipline problem-solving
ESSENTIALISM (teacher-centered) - Insist the learners to actively construct their
- often called traditionalism or conservatism own knowledge
- assumes that the values of men are embedded
in the universe, waiting to be discovered and
understood
- Emphasis is on race experience or the social
heritage.
- Emphasis on the essential skills (3R’s) and
essential subjects such as English, Math, and
Foreign Language.
- Emphasis on the essential skills (3R’s) and
essential subjects such as English, Math, and
Foreign Language.