A Frame of Reference for Developing Your Philosophy of Education

A Frame of Reference for Developing Your Philosophy of Education

 

For each of the following state aspects or tenets you consider important for shaping your perspective on the role and functions of schools, curriculum, teaching, and learning.  Then give two examples of practices you would implement in your classroom that reflect these aspects.

1. Idealism

1. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Example of practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Example of Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Realism

1. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Example of practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Example of Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

3. Pragmatism

1. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Example of practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Example of Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

4. Existentialism

1. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Example of practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Example of Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

5. Postmodernism

1. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Example of practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Example of Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

6. Essentialism

1. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Example of practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Example of Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

7. Perenialism

1. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Example of practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Example of Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

8. Progressivism

1. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Example of practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Example of Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

9. Critical Theory

1. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Aspect ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Example of practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Example of Practice ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________