Realism explanation

1. Philosophy of Realism
SUBMITTED BY : HAMZA MUNIR
SUBMITTED TO: MS. SUNDAS SHAUKAT

2. Contents
 Meaning of Realism
 Proponents
 Types of realism
 Aims of education
 Curriculum
 Role of teacher
 Role of student
 Conclusion
 references

3. Meaning of realism
 Realism is derived from the greek word “RES” which means real which
further is realted to object.
 Thus realism is an Outlook about the existance Of an object according to
which the objects of the world are real I.e: they are like they appear to us.
 Realism is a philosophy away from the world of ideasand is concerned
with the study of the world we live in.
 Realism believes that all knowledge is derived from the experience and
the real world is the world of nature.
 It can be define as
 “There is a true reality and things exist whether humans preceive
them or not”

4. Proponent
 Aristotle is generally regarded as the father of realism.
 According to Aristotle “ideas (or form) Such as the idea of
god or the odea of tree can exist without matter; but there
can be no matter without form.
 John Locke, Erasmas, Rabelias, Comenius, Bertrand Russell,
Francis Bacon, Milton are the chief protagonists of the
realism.

5. Types of Realism
 Social realism
 Humanistic realism
 Sense realism
 Scientific realism

6. Humanistic realism
 Humanists believe that classical literature should be Studied for the information
and the knowledge about the facts Of the past So that such knowledge cOuld be
used for the preparation of the practical living(Answer to any problem that man
might need).
 Basic concerns in education physical,moral and social development .
 Social realism:
 Social realists were practical man and were against the existing routine
curriculum.
 method of educational practice rather than philosophy.
 Direct contact with man.

7. Sense realism
 Sense realism is the idea that senses provide us with direct awareness Of objects as
they really are.
 Sense realism contains the concept of modern education.The sense realists
emphasized the training of the senses Which are gateways of the knowledge.
 Scientific realism:
 It is really a philosophical thought.It conciders scientific principles are
changeable.
 It accepts the methods and results of modren development In physics.
 It is metaphysical commitment.

8. Aims of education
 Prepare the child for happy and successful life.
 Preparing the child for for a real life.
 Developing physical and mental powers of the child.
 Developing and training of senses.
 Imparting vocational education.
 Transmit culture and develop human nature
 Study of science and scientific method.
 Focus on observation and experiment.

9. Curriculum
 Realism recomends the designing of curriculum for realistic education which enables
Learners to solve different problems of life and to lead a happy and successful life.
 It based on practical more than theoretical.
 It prescribes to include science subjects such as
 Physics
 Chemistry
 Biology
 Astrology
 Physiology etc.

10. Role of the teacher
 The teacher according to realists is expected to have a full knowledge of the
content and needs of student
 Should have the knowledge of child psychology and should have undergoing
training
 Inspires and encourages the students sympathetically
 Prepare the students to receive new information
 Should define simple rules.

11. Role of the student
 The learner should be moral and good cheracter person.
 A desciplined person can get the moral values of Truth , beauty and goodness.
 Learning by doing with self experience.
 It is bookies and practical knowledge.
 To obtain the real knowledge of the world.

12. Conclusion
 Use of scientific investigation and senses in order to learn
 This physical world is composed of matter
 Realist teachers believe in the importance of experimental learning
 Realists believe that schools should promote human rationality through
observation and experimentation.

13. References
 https://www.britannica.com
 https://Adamsuniversity.ac.in
 https://en.m.wikipedia.org
 https://study.com