IMPORTANCE OF

PHILOSOPHIES OF
EDUCATION
Discussant:
MA. LUCITA PALDES
 Important functions are the following:

1. It provides guidelines in the formulation of

educational policies and programs and in the
construction of curricula.
2. It provides directions toward which all education
efforts should be exerted.
3. It provides theories and hypothesis in education that
may be tested for their effectiveness and efficiency.
4. It provides norms or standards for evaluation
purposes.
 IMPORTANCE OF PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION TO THE TEACHER

1. It provides the teacher with a basis for making his

decisions concerning his work.
2. It helps the teacher develop a wide range of interests,
attitudes and values concomitant to his professional life
as a teacher.
3. It makes the teacher more aware of his own life and
work & makes him more dynamic, discriminating,
critical and mentally alert.
4. It saves time, money, and effort.
 SOURCES OF PHILIPPINE PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION

1. The great philosophies of education that have stood

the test of time such as idealism, naturalism,
pragmatism, humanism, essentialism ,progressivism and
the like.
2. Great educational thinkers such as Socrates, Plato,
Aristotle, etc.
3. The philosophies of great, Filipino thinkers such as
Rizal, Mabini, Palma etc.
4. The Philippines constitution especially Article XIV of
the 1987 Philippine constitution.

5. Some important laws such as P.D, 6-A or Educational

Act of 1972 and B.P. otherwise known as the Educational
Act of 1982.

6. The prevailing social, economic, political, and cultural

patterns of great magnitude that have a great impact
upon society.
 TEACHER’S PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING

The teacher’s philosophy of teaching should be

characterized by the following:
 In accord with the philosophy of education of the
state & that of the educational institution he serves.
 The teacher’s philosophy of teaching must have a
 religious outlook.
The teacher’s philosophy of teaching must be
characterized by a strong desire to mold the
individual child into a self-reliant, independent and
reasonable citizen equipped with a proper cooperative
and leadership qualities.
 SAMPLE OF A TEACHER’S PHILOSOPHY

 Aims & objectives are in accord with the philosophy

of education of the state & that of the school he
 Well-prepared
serves. lessons including mastery of subject
 matters.
Diligence in teaching
 Punctuality in attendance
 Fairness in measurement and grading
 Helpfulness to pupils and students
 Good human relation
 Always imparting acceptable social, spiritual and
ethical values whenever opportunity occurs.
 Observing professional ethics for teachers

 Cooperation with peers and obedience to legitimate

orders and decisions of higher authorities
SOME CHARACTERISTICS OF FILIPINO
THOUGHTS