Educational Philosophy
Educational Philosophy
Educational Philosophy
GRDAUATE SCHOOL
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES
ACTIVITY SHEET
I. Direction: Fill in the table. Choose 5 Modern Educational Philosophies
and Identify its proponent, principle, application in the classroom. (25
pts.)
Educational
Proponent/s Goals in Education Application in your classroom
Philosophy
1. Existentialism Soren Existence precedes Let students decide on what way
Kierkegaard essence. they will do the activities in
(Learner-centered) accordance to their will and
capability
2. Perennialism Mortimer Teach students to think Provide student activities that will
Adler rationally and develop improve their reading, writing,
minds that can think speaking, and listening skills.
critically. Provide them situational activities
(Teacher-centered) that will let them think critically.
3. Behaviorism Ivan Pavlov Let students perform the Conduct activities to let students
John desired behavior through improve the required behaviour
Watson repetition, discipline, and like time management by constant
B.F Skinner reinforcement repetition, and giving rewards.
(Learner-Centered)
4. Constructivism Jean Piaget Let students gain their Ask the students on their
own conclusions through understanding,opinion,conclusion
the creative aid of the and moral to specific text or
teacher as a facilitator. scenario.
(Learner-centered)
5. Idealism Plato The aim of education The teacher passes knowledge to
should be directed toward the students, and the students
the search for true ideas, gain and adapt knowledge. In the
self-realization, and classroom set up, the teacher
character development. must act as a role model towards
his/her students.
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