PRAGMATISM SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY.pptx

1. Presented by: Billy F. Salamero
MAED - EM

2. Pragmatism is an educational philosophy that
emphasizes practicality and adaptability in
teaching and learning. It values experiential
learning and the development of new values,
and it has had a significant impact on
education.
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3.  Pragmatism is rooted in the Greek word 'Pragma,'
meaning 'activity' or 'practice.‘
 It prioritizes practicality, utility, and adaptability over fixed
theories or absolute truths.
 Pragmatism is centered on the idea that truth and values
are relative and ever-changing.
 Key proponents include C.B. Pierce, John Dewey, William
James, and others.
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• CHARLES SANDER PEIRCE
• Father of PRAGMATISM
• Coined the term pragmatism
• JOHN DEWEY
• Father of Modern Experiencial
Education
• He rejected traditional method of
teaching
• WILIAM JAMES
• Exponent of pragmatism

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• Pragmatists believe that education
should cater to the dynamic nature of
life and individual needs.
• Education should help students fulfill
biological and social needs and
enable them to create new values.
• Aims include creating new values,
gathering experience through activity,
fostering social adjustment, enabling
the reconstruction of experiences,
and promoting all-round
development.

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• Pragmatism emphasizes learning
through practical experiences and
projects.
• It respects individual differences and
tailors education to individual aptitudes
and abilities.
• Pragmatism promotes a democratic
and cooperative approach to learning.
• The philosophy values utility in
education and encourages testing
ideas through personal experience.

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• Curriculum should be based on utility,
interest, experience, and integration.
• Subjects and activities should meet
the present and future needs of
students.
• Interest-based learning is vital, with
activities in conversation,
investigation, construction, and
creative expression.
• Learning experiences should promote
original thinking and social attitudes.

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• Pragmatists prioritize the child's
interests and practical experiences.
• Learning by doing and the project
method are key teaching
strategies.
• They advocate for flexible and
dynamic teaching methods tailored
to individual students.
• Discovery and inquiry-based
methods align with pragmatic
ideals.

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• Teachers in pragmatism are
facilitators who create problem-
solving environments.
• They stimulate students to find
solutions themselves and provide
guidance.
• The teacher's role is to suggest
problems and guide students to
find solutions.

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• Pragmatists oppose rigid rules and
regulations, favoring social and
personal discipline.
• Discipline should grow from
participation in collective activities.
• It should be based on tolerance,
mutual respect, and a sense of
service.
• Rewards and punishments are
considered insignificant.

11. “Education is not preparation for life;
Education is life itself”
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• Pragmatism has had a profound impact on
education, emphasizing practical, experiential, and
adaptable learning.
• It promotes the development of new values and
encourages individual growth.
• Pragmatism has brought democracy into education
and prepares students to face real-life challenges.