Philosophy of education

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Present by:
Shah Jahan
Present to:
Dr. Ijaz Ahmed
Mphil Education 1st Semester Morning
Division of Education

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4.  Realism is the philosophy that holds that the existence of
objects is real.
For this reason, it is also sometimes called objectivism.
Both realism and objectivism are metaphysical theories
concerned with the existence of things.
According to Realists reality exists independent of the
human mind.
Truth is objective 4

5.  Aristotle, a student of Plato who broke with his
mentor's idealist philosophy, is called the father of
both Realism and the scientific method.
 Aristotle contributed to logic, metaphysics,
Mathematics, Physic, Biology, Ethics, Politics,
Agriculture, Medicine, Dance, and Theatre. 5

6.  Opposition of Idealism.
 Phenomenal world is true.
 Man is a part of material world.
 Senses are the doors of the knowledge.
 Emphasis on experiment and observation.
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7.  Education is based on science only.
 Emphasize on behavior and experiment.
 It opposes book learning.
 Both the individual and the society are valued.
 It is liable to change according to a change in life.
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8. Preparing the child for a real life.
Preparing the child for a happy life.
Developing and training of senses.
Acquainting the child nature and
social environment.
Developing the physical powers of
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9.  Activities of mental health,
 Religious activities,
 Vocational activities.
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10.  According to realistic curriculum is developed
utility and needs.
 Subjects concerning day to day activities are
included in curriculum.
 Main subject of realistic curriculum are Natural
science, Biological science, Physical science,
Health culture, Physical exercises, mathematics,
Geography, History, Astronomy, Sports etc. 10

11.  According to Realists, realism emphasize
scientific and object method of teaching.
 They emphasize the self-experience and
research, experimental methods, and correlation
method.
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12.  Teacher’s role is supreme because he bring the
child in touch with the external realties of life.
 The teacher must have knowledge of subject
matter and nature of the child
 The teacher must be trained and best with
intellectual social and moral qualities.
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13.  IQ tests
 Standardized achievement tests
 Diagnostic tests
 Performance based tests
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14.  According to realism, school is a socially
well planned institution.
 It is a mirror of society.
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16. REFERANCES
◈ Ornstein, C. A., and Levine D.U. (2008). Foundations of Education,
Houghton Mifflin Company, New York.
◈ Shrivastava, K. K (2003). Philosophical Foundations of Education
Kanishka Publishers, Distributors, New Delhi .
◈ Sharma, R. N. (2002). Textbook of Educational Philosophy Publisher-
Kanishka Publishers, New Delhi (Sharma, 2002)
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