Name: MACAPATO, Jaminah T.

Date: 09-20-17

A. Based on the philosophies you have examined, make a comparison of the philosophies
guided by the categories provided in the matrix below.

Comparison Matrix of Major Philosophies

Philosophies
Idealism Realism Pragmatism
They aim that They want the Evaluate the truth
students will be student realize about and meaning of
Aims of Education responsible to the the real world. Want ideas in being
changes of teaching. to teach the students practical in the
They believe that about reality in life. world. Educate the
achieving the students of being
intellectual can practical.
make us more
knowledgeable
student.
Teacher are task of To encourage or To give knowledge
making the students teach their students his/her students a
Role of Teacher more the reality in life. knowledge and
knowledgeable by Teach the show experiences of
showing their techniques to live in being practical.
intelligence in the the world.
activities that the
teacher will be
given.
The role of the To apply what they To apply and share
students is to obey have learn in the knowledge to others
Role of Students what their teachers class and encourage and apply the
will instruct because others in their knowledge they
idealism is a teacher knowledge. learn in the class.
centered in the
classroom.
They want to They believe that Applying the
achieve changes by the most accurate students of showing
Curriculum using the theory of and efficient way of problem of being
idealism. learning is through pragmatists.
the curriculum of
organized and
classified subject-
matter discipline.
B. By means of Venn Diagram, compare the following philosophies:
Perennialism and Essentailism
Progressivism and Social Reconstructionism

VENN DIAGRAM OF EDUCATIONAL THEORIES

1.
Perennialism Essentialism

Teach basic
Teach Great Books Teacher - skills and
centered arithmetic

Social Reconstructionism
Progressivism or Constructivism

Students should be Believe that the

Student students are
more organized to
centered responsible of the
develop the skills.
activities.
Name: MACAPATO, Jaminah T. Date: 09-20-17

Reflecting Chart of Philosophies and Theories in Education

A. Reflecting on the different elements of these philosophies/theories, specify the

elements that appeal to you most. List on the column provided for. Indicate with a star the
elements you would include in your own philosophy as a future teacher.

Idealism Realism Essentialism Progressivism

Idealism envisions Realistic teacher As a future teacher As a TLE major, i

schools that are believe that teachers essentialism is a will task my future
intellectual centers should be equipped common strategy in students more skill-
of teaching and with a wide the classroom way based. I will give
learning, where repetoire of methods of teaching. I will be them activities to
teachers guide the in teaching to an essentialist but apply in in their
students to realize achieve their goals. not a boring teacher daily life.
their intellectual Teaching the and make sure that Progressivist
potential and students about my students teachers believe that
appreciate the finest reality will make the understand what my the child should be
and enduring more active in every lesson is. free to develop
achievements of activity. Essentialist teachers naturally.
culture. To be a believe that teachers
future teacher, have authority to
idealism can help discipline of
the students to teaching.
realize that the
world is changing in
every reason.
B. Complete the analytical web below.

Analytical Web of Educational Theories

Pragmatsm Progressivism Social

Reconstructionism

How Alike?

Pragmatism is being practical in lesson while progresivism is the roots of

pragmmition, believes nothing is permanent. And social reconstruction aiming
about society encourage, students to be creative and innovative. Learners
should be trained to construct their knowledge for their development.

How Different?

Pragmatism Progressivism Social

Reconstructionism

The difference of the pragmatism, progressivism, social

reconstructionism are the way of teaching in the students. Pragmatism is
being practical, progressivism is based in the experiences, social
recontruction is aiming the change of society.

Inventory of Philosophies of Education

C. Read the following statements and views about schools and teaching. Decide how
strongly you agree or disagree with the statements. Use the scale below and write your
responses on the blank before each statement.

5 - Strongly Agree
4 - Agree
3 - Neither agree nor disagree
2 - Disagree
1 - Strongly Disagree

5 1. A school curriculum includes the essentials that the students should know.
4 2. A school curriculum deals with time-tested ideas.
3 3. Field trips, internships, and practicum connect classroom theories to the real
world.
3 4. Schools should develop among the students the ability to solve social problems.
4 5. The student should decide what he wants to learn and when to learn it.
3 6. Students could be promoted to the higher level only when they have mastered
the key materials.
5 7. Schools should develop students’ ability to think, analyze, and reason out.
4 8. Teachers must emphasize to the students the relation of their learning to real
world.
5 9. School should teach students how to recognize problems in society and work for
the solutions to alleviate them.
3 10. Students who do not want to study should not be forced to do so.
4 11. Teachers should require students to work hard and master academic lessons
taught to merit grades.
4 12. Learning should be appreciated for its own sake. It is not about solving
problems and memorizing facts.
5 13. The experiences and needs of the students should be considered in preparing
the curriculum.
5 14. Schools should develop among the students respect for ethic and racial groups.
4 15. The purpose of school is to help students understand themselves and find their
own place in the world.
5 16. To be able to compete in the global village, schools must raise standards for
academic requirements to produce competent graduates.
5 17. Teachers must prescribe the use of Great Books because they contain insights
related to the issues at present.
4 18. Schools should include opportunities for social interaction in the curriculum.
3 19. Schools should develop political literacy among the students so they can use it
to improve the quality of life.

5 20. The primary function of the school is to provide students options and choices to
decide for themselves.
2 21. Schools must encourage students to memorize basic facts about people and
events that shaped history.
 3 22. The teachers main objective is to help students unlock the insights gained over
time, so they can learn from the great thinkers of the past.
5 23. Students should be active participants in the learning process.
4 24. Teaching means identifying a new list of Great Books relevant to the present
times which would prepare students to create a better society than their ancestors.
1 25. Teachers should assist the student in discovering themselves and developing
their own personal values, even when those conflict with other values.

Interpreting you Response:

Now that you have responded to the items, write the number of your response to
each statement in the spaces below. Add the numbers in each column to determine your
attitude towards the educational philosophies. The highest score in any column is 25,
and the lowest is 5. the score in the 20s indicate strong agreement and scores below 10
indicate disagreement with the tenets of a particular philosophy.

Compare you 5 scores. What is your highest? What is your lowest? To what
philosophy do you strongly adhere to? You may notice that your philosophical leaning,
as identified by your responses, reflect your general outlook or philosophy. You may
now start working on your philosophical statement.

A B C D E
Essentialism Perennialism Progressivism Constructivism Existentialism
1. 5 2. 4 3. 3 4. 3 5. 4
6. 3 7. 5 8. 4 9. 5 10. 3
11. 4 12. 4 13. 5 14. 4 15. 5
16. 5 17. 4 18. 4 19. 3 20. 5
21. 2 22. 3 23. 5 24. 4 25. 1
Score
23 19 20 25 23 18
15
20 21 19

Name: MACAPATO, Jaminah T. Date: 09-20-17

 Now that you have analyzed the important philosophies and theories on education,
develop your on own philosophies of education stating what you think the purpose of
schooling/education is; how subject should be taught; what do you need to know about
the students to be able to teach them. Include your idea of a good teacher. Formulate
one which you think you will be your guiding light in your future career.

My Own Philosophy of Education

For me, constructivism is the philosophy that I would choose in the

future because base in my major TLE it is more in skills, it will be a
student center for having a activities in classroom. First it would be
essentialism that I will discuss the lesson first so that they can have an
idea of our lesson and apply in our activities.

Demonstration are needed in my course and I will asure that my

students will apply our lesson in their daily life and teach with their
friends and others. A good teacher should know the needs and wants of
his/her students in the classroom.

In my future I will make my class enjoy and so that my students will

favor my subject and be active in the homeworks and activities that I
will assign.