GROUP II
UNIT: PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION
A. The Nature and Branches of Philosophy
1. Definition of Philosophy
What is Philosophy?
The Role of Philosophy in Human Thought and Action
2. Branches of Philosophy
Metaphysics: Nature of Reality and Existence
Epistemology: Study of Knowledge, Belief, and Justification
Ethics: Study of Moral Principles
Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art and Beauty
Logic: Study of Reasoning and Arguments
3. Philosophy of Education as a Discipline
Overview of Educational Philosophy
Key Questions and Issues in Philosophy of Education
B. Significance and Relationship of Philosophy to Education
1. Defining the Relationship between Philosophy and Education
o Philosophy as the Foundation of Educational Theories
o How Philosophy Shapes Educational Practices
o The Role of Educators as Philosophers
2. The Role of Philosophical Inquiry in Education
o Encouraging Critical Thinking and Reflection
o Philosophy's Contribution to Curriculum Development
o Philosophical Ethics in Educational Decision-Making
C. Major Philosophies and Theories of Education
1. Idealism
Core Beliefs and Values of Idealism
Influence on Educational Practices
Prominent Idealist Educators
2. Realism
Overview of Realism in Education
Key Principles and Educational Practices
Famous Realist Thinkers
3. Pragmatism
The Role of Experience in Learning
The Connection Between Action and Knowledge
Key Philosophers of Pragmatism in Education
4. Existentialism
The Individual and Personal Freedom in Education
The Role of Authenticity and Meaning in Learning
Educational Practices Inspired by Existentialism
5. Perennialism
The Emphasis on Timeless Truths and Classical Education
Focus on Core Subjects and Great Works
Educational Methods and Curriculum Design
6. Progressivism
The Child-Centered Educational Approach
Emphasis on Experiential Learning and Social Development
Prominent Progressive Educators and Theorists
7. Constructivism
Knowledge as Constructed by the Learner
The Role of Teachers as Facilitators
Key Figures in Constructivist Theory
8. Feminist Philosophy of Education
Gender and Power in Education
Feminist Pedagogies and Curriculum Reforms
Impact of Feminist Theory on Modern Education
D. Philosophical Roots of Education: Implications for the 21st Century School System
1. Historical Foundations of Educational Philosophy
The Influence of Ancient Philosophers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle)
The Impact of the Renaissance and Enlightenment on Education
The Role of Modern Thinkers in Shaping Educational Thought (John Dewey, Paulo
Freire, etc.)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Educational Systems
How Philosophy Informs Educational Policies and Reform Movements
Integrating Philosophical Theories into Curriculum and Pedagogy
The Impact of Philosophy on Classroom Practices
3. The Role of Technology and Innovation in Education
Educational Philosophies in the Context of Digital Learning
Ethical Considerations in the Use of Technology in Education
The Philosophical Shift to Lifelong Learning and Adaptability
4. Globalization and Cultural Diversity in Education
How Educational Philosophies Address Diversity and Inclusion
The Impact of Global Perspectives on Curriculum and Pedagogy
Cultural Sensitivity and Education in the 21st Century
5. The Future of Education: A Philosophical Perspective
Preparing Students for Complex Global Challenges
Ethical Responsibilities in the Education System
The Evolving Role of Educators and Learners in the Digital Age
