Philosophy Activities
Complete a summary chart of various philosophies of education and write your own philosophy of education (this will eventually be posted as your philosophy of education on your course web site). Please consult your textbook, some web resources, and/or conduct your own internet and/or library search.
Your two tasks are listed below.
Task 1: You may work in groups on this if you want, but complete the following summary chart which you can download in Word format. As an example of what to do, the first four rows have been completed for you (courtesy of the Dr. Bishop's Spring 2000 class). Once you have completed the chart, send it to me electronically. Please make sure that you record the sources you consulted in appropriate citation format beneath the chart.
Educational
Philosophies
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Philosophy |
Key
Figures |
Metaphysics/Ontology (What
is real? about learners, teaching, etc.) |
Epistemology
(What
constitutes Knowledge; how is it obtained?) |
Axiology (Values;
What ought to be) |
Implications
for Teaching |
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"Native
American" |
various,
depends on tribe/nation |
Nature
and humans are equal |
Folklore,
experience, wisdom |
Group
cohesion, solidarity |
Cooperation,
concern for others |
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"African" |
various,
depends on tribe/nation |
Emotions |
Art
and music; non-rational thought |
Personal
relationships, feelings |
Cooperation |
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"Asian" |
various,
depends on tribe/nation |
Morals,
conduct, controlled emotions |
Need
knowledge for religious freedom & to be a good person |
High
values |
No
emotions, embarrassment, meet demanding needs |
|
Theism |
various, generally of Western European origin |
God,
religion |
Prayer
and Bible |
Understand
God’s will & meet expectations |
Study
the word of God/Bible |
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Perennialism |
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Pragmatism |
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Progressivism |
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Realism |
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Reconstructionism |
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Your
Personal Philosophy |
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Task 2:
Write a 2-3 page essay describing your philosophy of education. You should
consider your audience to be the reviewers who will examine your portfolio for
admission to the College of Education.
When completed, send me a copy and keep a copy and be prepared to post it to you portfolio website.
Philosophy of Education Guideline
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