EDUU 510 Journal week 3
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philosophiespsychologicaltheories4.pptPerspectives on Education:
Philosophical and Psychological
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Philosophy
Philosophy= Love of Wisdom
Focus on the fundamental questions
of Existence
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Branches of Philosophy
- Metaphysics-What is real?
- Epistemology
What is true knowledge?
How do we come to know the truth?
- Axiology- What do we value?
- Logic- How do we think and reason?
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Educational Philosophies
Subject Based Student Centered
Perennialism Romanticism
Essentialism Progressivism
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Perennialism
- Purpose of Education-educate the intellect
- Teacher’s Role- Expert of content knowledge
- Instruction-teacher directed
- Child’s Role- Learn and obey teacher
- Curriculum
-emphasize literature and humanities
-Classics of Western culture- “Great Books”
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Essentialism
- Purpose of Education- Prepare student to be productive contributing member of society
- Teacher’s Role- Expert of content knowledge
- Instruction-Teacher directed
- Child’s Role- Listen and learn
- Curriculum-basic skills (3 R’s) + science and technology
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Romanticism
- Purpose of Education-individual self-fulfillment
- Teacher’s Role
-Guide student interests
-Respond to children’s questions
- Instruction- Individualized
- Child’s Role-maintain their curiosity to learn
- Curriculum-Depends on student interests
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Progressivism
- Purpose of School- Prepare students to become good citizens and problem solvers
- Role of Teacher- intellectual guide, facilitator
- Instruction-group work/research projects
- Child’s Role-Learn by doing and discovering
- Curriculum-traditional subjects provide context for problems to be solved
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Psychological Theories
- Behaviorism- Behavioral Psychology
- Constructivism-Cognitive Psychology
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Behaviorism
- Based on the work of B.F. Skinner
- Focuses on learning as a response to the environment
- Reward/Punishment as incentives to learn
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Constructivism
- Based on the work of Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner
- Focus on the brain and learning and memory
- Integrate new knowledge with learner’s pre-existing knowledge base
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