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- 1. Introduction to Teaching Pleasesilence all phones and pagers.
- 2. Field Experience How did it go?
- 3. Articles • Article – 10 points • Format – 10 points • Introduction – 20 points • Body – 30 points • Conclusion – 20 points • Grammar – 10 points
- 4. Articles • “This report was very eye-opening.” • “This surprised me because…” • “I support this article and agree on…” • “Even though I feel the study was unfair, I can still understand…”
- 5. Philosophy: a studyof theories of knowledge, truth, existence, and good Theory: a set of related principles that are based on observation and are used to explain additional observations Philosophy of education: provides a framework for thinking about educational issues, and it guides professional practice How do I get one???
- 6. Teachers acquire a philosophical framework to guide their practice by becoming knowledgeable and reflective, which allows them to make professional decisions that promote as much growth in their students as possible.
- 7. Traditional Schools of Philosophy • 4 cohesive philosophies on which most educational decisions are based: – Idealism – Realism – Pragmatism – Existentialism
- 8. Idealism Plato, Greek Philosopher •A traditional philosophy asserting that, because the physical world is constantly changing, ideas are the only reliable form of reality
- 9. Idealism and Teaching •Socratic method: questioning • Believe that teaching and learning should focus on ideas. Teachers provide guidance by helping students become more precise and logical thinkers • Criticized for being cold because it emphasizes the rational and logical over other dimensions of the human experience.
- 10. Realism Aristotle, Greek Philosopher • Holds that the features of the universe exist whether or not a human being is there to perceive them • There are important ideas and facts that must be understood and they can only be understood by studying the material world
- 11. Realism and Teaching •Curriculum emphasizes essentials like math, science, reading, and writing • Teachers emphasize observation, experimentation, and critical reasoning • De-emphasize feelings and other personal factors • Criticized for failing to take the whole person into account in the learning process
- 12. Pragmatism JohnDewey, American Philosopher • A traditional philosophy that rejects the idea of absolute, unchanging truth, instead asserting that truth is what works
- 13. Pragmatism and Teaching •Experience and problem solving are key ideas • More hands-on, concrete experiences than lecture • Interdisciplinary problem solving • Criticized for emphasizing student interests too strongly at the expense of essential knowledge
- 14. Existentialism Sartre, French Philosopher •A traditional philosophy suggesting that humanity isn’t part of an orderly universe; rather, individuals create their own realities in their own unique way • View humanity as meaningless on a small, isolated planet in an uncertain universe where nothing is determined
- 15. Existentialism and Teaching •Places primary emphasis on the individual. We teach a child, not math. • Education is an individual’s search for personal understanding, not something to be tested on • Learner-centered and nondirective approach • Criticized for impossibility of total freedom in a society with rules
- 16. Schools of Philosophy •Idealism: A traditional philosophy asserting that, because the physical world is constantly changing, ideas are the only reliable form of reality • Realism: Holds that the features of the universe exist whether or not a human being is there to perceive them • Pragmatism: A traditional philosophy that rejects the idea of absolute, unchanging truth, instead asserting that truth is what works • Existentialism: A traditional philosophy suggesting that humanity isn’t part of an orderly universe; rather, individuals create their own realities in their own unique way Which is closest to your beliefs as a student? A parent? A teacher? Discuss in your groups.
- 17. Philosophies of Education • Perennialism • Essentialism • Progressivism • Postmodernism
- 18. Perennialism • An educationalphilosophy suggesting that nature, including human nature, is constant • Believe in rigorous intellectual curriculum for all students • The extent to which students find their studies relevant isn’t crucial • Criticized for being elitist
- 19. Essentialism • An educationalphilosophy suggesting that there is a critical core of information that all people should possess. • Back to the basic skills and academic subjects. Students should be able to master these subjects • Criticize interdisciplinary teaching
- 20. Progressivism • An educationalphilosophy emphasizing curricula that focus on real-world problem solving and individual development • Hands-on, learner-centered, teacher as facilitator • Also criticized for focusing too much on the child’s personal interest
- 21. Postmodernism • An educationalphilosophy that contends that many of the institutions in our society, including schools, are used by those in power to control and marginalize those who lack power • Study events from the view of the marginalized party’s perspective
- 22. Which most accuratelydescribes your views of education, from the ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. perspective of a real teacher? Comment on your paper.
- 23. Let’s watch theDVD segment referred to on page 203.
- 24. Read pages 204-207and create your own Philosophy of Education Statement. Be sure to use philosophy names. It should be typed, double spaced with standard fonts and margins. Length is up to you, but less than one page is not recommended. Exit: There is nothing more to turn in, but you need to stay until you have a handle on how to begin your paper.