A CLOSER LOOK AT THE PHIL.

CURRICULUM

Educational Philosophy Beliefs/Perspectives %of influence Evidences

1.Essentialism A teacher-centered
philosophy that holds
that all students should
have the same set of
abilities and
knowledge that well-
educated people ought
to possess. It
emphasizes deferring
to authority, cultivating
good mental habits and
instruction in the
essentials.

2.Progressivism Progressivism 80% of influence Student-centered

encourages hands-on, methods, in which
active learning that teachers adapt their
involves students in lessons to their
dealing with and students' interests,
solving problems from skills, and learning
the real world. preferences, are highly
valued in many
contemporary
classrooms. This
method encourages
students to take charge
of their education,
which boosts
motivation and
develops students'
capacity for
independent study. In
order to help students
feel at ease in the
classroom, teachers
encourage in-class
discussion and thought
sharing.
3. Existentialism It involves fostering
uniqueness and
accountability for
oneself. It emphasizes
self-discovery and the
 formation of a distinct
identity while
encouraging pupils to
investigate their own
values, ideas, and
decisions.
4. Perennialism It claims that these
ideas are necessary for
a well-rounded
education that
emphasizes critical
thinking and the
development of a
feeling of cultural
heritage.
5. Linguistic Philosophy It is the idea that
language is the
fundamental basis of
all learning since
language is how we
learn best.
6.Behaviorism It concentrates on
looking at and studying
how a controlled
environment affects
behavior. The pupils'
behavior in the
classroom may have an
impact.
7.Constructivism Instead of just passively
absorbing information,
learners actively
generate knowledge.
The information and
comprehension of the
pupils are derived from
their own personal
experiences.