1. Development of Western Philosophy of Education
Modern Western Philosophy Of Education

2. Modern western philosophy of education
Educational progressivism is the belief that education must be based on the principle that humans are social animals who learn best in real-life activities with other people.
Modern western philosophy of education
Progressivism

3. Modern western philosophy of education
This educational philosophy stresses that students should test ideas by active experimentation
Modern western philosophy of education
Progressivism

4. Modern western philosophy of education
Learning is rooted in the questions of learners that arise through experiencing the world. It is active, not passive
Modern western philosophy of education
Progressivism

5. Modern western philosophy of education
The learner is a problem solver and thinker who makes meaning through his or her individual experience in the physical and cultural context.
Modern western philosophy of education
Progressivism

6. Modern western philosophy of education
Effective teachers provide experiences so that students can learn by doing.
Modern western philosophy of education
Progressivism

7. Modern western philosophy of education
Curriculum content is derived from student interests and questions.
Modern western philosophy of education
Progressivism

8. Modern western philosophy of education
Focuses on the nature of human existence.
Modern western philosophy of education
Existentialism

9. Modern western philosophy of education
It promotes the view that the human being is born without a purpose.
Modern western philosophy of education
Existentialism

10. Modern western philosophy of education
Existentialist consider reality as subjective & is defined by the individual.
Modern western philosophy of education
Existentialism

11. Modern western philosophy of education
An individual is solely responsible to himself, and is free thus free to determine goals & make decisions without referring to any outside authority.
Modern western philosophy of education
Existentialism

12. Modern western philosophy of education
The school cannot impose the goals of education on the students.
Modern western philosophy of education
Existentialism

13. Modern western philosophy of education
As each person is responsible for his own education, the existentialist curriculum does not have specific fixed subjects.
Modern western philosophy of education
Existentialism

14. Modern western philosophy of education
However, subjects that are emotional, aesthetic & philosopher are appropriate such as literature, drama, film making & art are important which portray human conditions & choice-making conditions.
Modern western philosophy of education
Existentialism

15. Modern western philosophy of education
The curriculum also stresses on self-expressive activities, experimentation and methods & media that illustrate emotions, feelings & insights.
Modern western philosophy of education
Existentialism

16. Modern western philosophy of education
Social reconstructionism is a philosophy that emphasizes the addressing of social questions and a quest to create a better society and worldwide democracy.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

17. Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionist educators focus on a curriculum that highlights social reform as the aim of education.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

18. Modern western philosophy of education
Theodore Brameld ( ) was the founder of social reconstructionism, in reaction against the realities of World War II.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

19. Modern western philosophy of education
He recognized the potential for either human annihilation through technology and human cruelty or the capacity to create a beneficent society using technology and human compassion
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

20. Modern western philosophy of education
Social reconstructionists, believe that systems must be changed to overcome oppression and improve human conditions.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

21. Modern western philosophy of education
Paulo Freire ( ) was a Brazilian whose experiences living in poverty led him to champion education and literacy as the vehicle for social change.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

22. Modern western philosophy of education
In his view, humans must learn to resist oppression and not become its victims, nor oppress others.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

23. Modern western philosophy of education
To do so requires dialog and critical consciousness, the development of awareness to overcome domination and oppression.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

24. Modern western philosophy of education
Freire saw teaching and learning as a process of inquiry in which the child must invent and reinvent the world.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

25. Modern western philosophy of education
For social reconstructionists and critical theorists, curriculum focuses on student experience and taking social action on real problems, such as violence, hunger, international terrorism, inflation, and inequality.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

26. Modern western philosophy of education
Strategies for dealing with controversial issues (particularly in social studies and literature), inquiry, dialogue, and multiple perspectives are the focus.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

27. Modern western philosophy of education
Community-based learning and bringing the world into the classroom are also strategies.
Modern western philosophy of education
Reconstructionism

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Self-assessment
Which educational philosophy is most compatible with your beliefs?
Why?

29. Applying Educational Philosophies
Philosophy
(Proponents/
dates)
Aim of Education
Key Points
Teaching Strategies
Teacher Role
Existentialism
Progressivism
Reconstructionism