Idealism

Bernard John N. Martinez

May M. Tolosa
Adelyn M. Rolda
Hermesita G. Militante
Melanie E. Buenconsejo
Adelyn M. Rolda Bernard John N. Martinez May M. Tolosa

Hermesita G. Militante Melanie E. Buenconsejo

Presentation outline
WHAT IS IDEALISM?
 MEANING
 Idealism is a term with several related
meanings. It comes directly from the Greek
"idealismos" which derives from the word
(idea).

 It is the philosophical theory which

maintains that experience is ultimately based
on mental activity. In literature, idealism
refers to the thoughts or ideas of the writer.
 Man has two facets: spiritual and material
When the emphasis is on realization of
spiritual life, it is called idealism.

 Idealist does not have considerations for

material values of life. To the idealist ‘Mind
and Soul’ rather than the ‘Matter and the
Body’ are more important.
 Idealist believe that ideas are the only true
reality. The material world is characterized
by change, instability, and uncertainty;
some ideas are enduring. We should be
concerned primarily with the search for
truth. Since truth is perfect and eternal, it
cannot be found in the world of matter that
is both imperfect and constantly changing.
Idealist have idolized the Mind beyond
everything.
 is the philosophical theory that
reality is essentially mental or
spiritual. Idealism is opposed to
materialism, the theory that reality
is physical.
 CURRICULUM
o For the intellectual advancement of the
child language, literature, philosophy, social
studies, science, mathematics etc. are
suggested in the curriculum.
o For moral, spiritual and aesthetic
development, ‘Humanities’ finds a place of
prominence. Besides fine arts, poetry, ethics,
religion, metaphysics, music are suggested.
oThe study of Hygiene and physiology,
practice of physical skills, Gymnastics,
Athletics etc. are suggested to be included in
the curriculum for physical development.
Rusk talks of types of activities i.e. Physical
activities and spiritual activities to be
included in an idealistic curriculum.

oPlatonic curriculum also reelected

intellectual, moral aesthetic activities.
 Subjects like gymnastics,
athletics, history, language,
Therefore, idealistic fine arts, morality, ethics,
curriculum comprises religion, science, mathematics
of physical, intellectual
should be included in it.
and spiritual activities
which enables child to Aurobindo and Radhakrishnan
develop fully. That is favored moral, religious,
why an idealistic spiritual and physical
curriculum reflects education.
myriad experiences
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 METHODS OF TEACHING
a) Classroom Structure
The classroom structure and
atmosphere should provide the
learners with opportunities to think,
and to apply the criteria of moral
evaluation to concrete within the
context of the subjects.
 METHODS OF TEACHING
b) Inquiry
The teaching methods must encourage
the acquisition of facts, as well as skill in
reflecting on these facts. It is not sufficient
to teach pupils how to think. It is very
important that what pupils think about be
factual; otherwise, they will simply
compound their ignorance. 
 METHODS OF TEACHING
c) Reflective Thinking
Teaching methods should encourage
learners to enlarge their horizons; stimulate
reflective thinking; encourage personal moral
choices; provide skills in logical thinking;
provide opportunities to apply knowledge to
moral and social problems; stimulate interest in
the subject content; and encourage learners to
accept the values of human civilization.
 VIDEO PRESENTATION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ-
NjEjuyi0
 CONCLUSION
In idealism, the aim of education is to discover and
develop each individual's
abilities and full moral excellence in order to
better serve society. The curricular
emphasis is subject matter of mind: literature,
history, philosophy, and religion.
Teaching methods focus on handling ideas
through lecture, discussion, and Socratic
dialogue (a method of teaching that uses
questioning to help students discover and
clarify knowledge).
REFERENCE

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ-NjEjuyi0
2. https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/essay/essay-
on-idealism/76800
3. https://www.slideshare.net/RathiJayan/idealism-
on-education
4. https://www.academia.edu/
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