PHILOSOPHY
AND
EDUCATION
THE MEANING OF
PHILOSOPHY
THE MEANING OF
EDUCATION
THE PLACE OF
PHILOSOPHY IN
EDUCATION INFLUENCE OF
EDUCATIONAL
PHILOSOPHY ON
TEACHING AND
LEARNING
RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN
PHILOSOPHY AND
EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY AND
EDUCATION IN THE
PHILIPPINE SETTING
the meaning of
philosophy
• Philosophy (from the Greek word “philosophia”
meaning “The Love of Wisdom”. It is study of
knowledge, or thinking about thinking.
• The rational, abstract , and methodical
considerations of reality as a whole or the
fundamental dimension of human existence and
experience.
Philosophy is divided into
several branches:
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THEISC SIP
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Philosophers:
According to Plato :
“Philosophy is the acquisition
of knowledge”
Philosophers:
According to Aristotle :
“Philosophy is a science which
discovers the real nature of
supernatural elements.
Philosophers:
According to Socrates :
"Philosophy is a daily activity "
Philosophers:
According to Karl Marx:
"Philosophy is the interpretation of
the world in order to change it."
Philosophers:
According to Jean-Paul
Sartre : "Philosophy is not
closed, static doctrine, but a
living movement.
Philosophers:
According to John Dewey:
"Philosophy is not a PANACEA for
the problems of the men, but is that
which emerges from the methods
employed by them to solve their
problems."
THE
MEANING OF
EDUCATION
the meaning of education
• The root word of education is derived from
Latin Words "Educare, Educere, and
Educatum. "
• Word educare, means to nourish and to bring
up. Word educere means to lead out or draw
out . While educatum means developing or
progressing.
the meaning of
education
• Education is the systematic process of
transferring knowledge, skills, values, and
attitudes in a structured and formalized
setting. It is facilitated through teaching,
training, or research.
Philosophers:
According to Socrates:
"Education means the bringing
out of the ideas of universal
validity which are latent in the
mind of every man."
Philosophers:
According to Aristotle :
“Education is the process of
training man to fulfill his aim by
exercising all the faculties to the
fullest extent as a member of
society.
Philosophers:
According to John Dewey:
"Education is all one with growing;
but has no end beyond itself.
THE PLACE OF
PHILOSOPHY IN
EDUCATION
Here are some keyways in which philosophy
contributes to Education:
1. Defining Educational 3. Ethical Foundations
Goals • Moral and Ethical
• Philosophical Education
Frameworks • Teacher-Student
• Purpose of Education Relationship
4. Critical Reflection and
2. Shaping Curriculum Innovation
and Instruction • Questioning
• Philosophy of Assumptions
INFLUENCE OF
EDUCATIONAL
PHILOSOPHY ON
TEACHING AND
LEARNING
1.
Progressivism
• Preparing students for
democratic participation
and problem-solving in
real-world contexts.
example scenario
• The teacher begins by
asking students to think
about different roles of
people that plays in
their community.
2.
Perennialism
• advocates teaching
universal truths and
great works of literature
emphasizing timeless
knowledge.
example scenario
• The teacher selects
texts that explore
enduring questions
about ethics, justice,
and human nature.
3.
Essentialism
• focuses on imparting
essential knowledge
and skills, emphasizing
cultural literacy.
example scenario
• Students read and analyze
classic works such as "To
Kill a Mockingbird" by
Harper Lee . The focus is
on understanding the
themes, character
development, and
historical context of these
texts.
4.
Existentialism
• centers on helping
students find personal
meaning and purpose in
their education.
Example
scenario
• Students are given time
to a write a personal
entry about a time when
they faced a significant
choice or challenges.
5.
Reconstructivism
• aiming to equip
students to address
societal challenges.
example scenario
They create a plan to help
local farmers adapt to
changing conditions by
recommending sustainable
practices and developing
educational materials.
6.
Constructivism
• support student growth
and focus on process
over product.
Example
scenario
• The teacher asks the students
to investigate a nearby forest
or pond. Students are given
guiding questions, such as
"What organisms are present in
this ecosystem?" and "How do
these organisms interact with
each other and their
environment?"
7.behaviorsim
• focuses on the idea
that all behaviors are
learned through
interaction with the
environment.
Example scenario
• The teacher uses
rewards to reinforce the
desired behavior.
8. Humanism
• creates a more open and
collaborative classroom
environment, encouraging
student participation,
dialogue, and shared
responsibility for learning.
example scenario
A second-grade teacher is
focusing on building students'
self-esteem and empathy
through a "Compliment Circle"
activity.
RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN
PHILOSOPHY AND
EDUCATION
a. Both Philosophy and
education are
interrelated
B. Philosophy is
Dependent on
education
C. Education
depends on
Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY AND
EDUCATION IN
PHILIPPINE SETTING
Philosophy and Education in the
Philippine Setting are deeply
intertwined, refl ecting the country's
unique cultural, historical, and social
context. The philosophical foundation of
education in the Philippines draw from
various traditions, including indigenous
Filipino Values, Western Infl uences
(especially from Spain and American
colonial periods) and contemporary
1. Colonial Legacy and its
philosophical influence
• Spanish Colonial Period - education system in the
Philippine was heavily influenced by the Catholic
Church, which emphasized religious education.
• American Colonial Period - promoted democratic
ideals, practical skills ,and English Language
Proficiency.
2. Nationalism and identity in
education
• Post-Independence Period- promoting
Filipino values, language and history. The
inclusion of subjects like Araling Panlipunan
and Filipino Language.
3.cultural and indigenous
philosophies
• Bayanihan and Kapwa- promotes collaboration,
mutual support , and empathy, which are often reflected in
teaching and practices that emphasizes group work.
• Decolonizing Education - seeks to incorporate
indigenous knowledge systems and practices into
the formal curriculum. Advocatea respect and
reflect the diverse cultures of the Philippines.
4. Contemporary educational
reforms
• K-12 Program
• Inclusive Education
5. Moral And Ethical Education
• Values Education
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