Edf-201-Midterm Exam
Edf-201-Midterm Exam
Edf-201-Midterm Exam
Master of Education
Major in Educational Management
MID-TERM EXAMINATION
(ESSAY TEST)
Prepared by:
NORMAN C. DE VERA
Submitted to:
Dr. IRENE DE VERA
December 27, 2017
1. Why is a knowledge of Philosophy of Education essential for an educator? (5 pts)
Behind every school and every teacher is a set of related beliefs--a philosophy of
education--that influences what and how students are taught. A philosophy of education
represents answers to questions about the purpose of schooling, a teacher's role, and what should
be taught and by what methods. In a larger sense, knowing the philosophy of education by the
educator make him/her a braver, bolder and careful to whatever his/her stands in the field.
Education is the basic human need, and essential for a decent living and moral life.
Without education the human society would be uncivilized and useless hum grouping, without
any social, political, religious, and physical developments. Before discussing the relationship
between philosophy and education first we would understand and what is education and then
philosophy.
Philosophy (from Greek φιλοσοφία, philosophia, literally "love of wisdom”) is
the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such
as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
Life is a characteristic that distinguishes physical entities that do have biological
processes, such as signaling and self-sustaining processes, from those that do not, either
because such functions have ceased, or because they never had such functions and are classified
as inanimate.
With these regards, education, life and philosophy are interrelated with each other in
the sense that human is living to be educated to take his part on how to speak with good manners
and right conduct. He is living to gain and share knowledge.
As an educator, you never stop learning new things. Teach your students new things.
Discover new things. A teaching profession is fun at the same time stressful but overcoming
these things are important and what separates you from others.
There's fun in learning more to teach your students more, to see your students grow just
like how we see seedlings grow into enormous, firm, resilient, staunch trees.
You never stop learning as an educator, if you do, you're behind the race.
3. Elaborate education in the widest sense of the term is life itself and, in a narrow sense
it is the preparation for complete living (5 pts)
“Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself.” – John Dewey
Education for all is predicated on the unknown skills and abilities that will be needed
in the future. In fact, we have a long history of basing K-12 education on what we think students
will need to be worker bees once they are adults. Because of this kind of thinking, we developed
an education system based not on the lived experiences and present life of students, but on
something adults think they should become.
Education in a wide scope is life itself. It not merely talks about life nor does it just
describe it but it is life itself. The reason being is that when we learn various things, we
educate ourselves and thus, we learn how to use these things in our life. As the old saying
goes, "Living without learning is not living at all."
Education in a narrow scope teaches us how to live. It prepares us for all the hardships
that may come in our lives. It is our facade and our shining armor to face life's greatest
obstacles.
4. Discuss and give an example the following major philosophies (20 pts):
5. Cite the most important factor underlying the success of beginning teacher (5 pts)
Personality and its ability to relate to the class and to the pupils/students. This what
makes a beginner teachers be successful in his chosen career. Having the ability to relate to the
pupils and students’ lives make more of him to be more compassionate, and humane for not
only the success of the teacher but also the students.
6. Elaborate by giving examples the Four Pillars of Learning to your students (20 pts)
7. Dr. Camilo Osias, one of the Pilipino educational thinkers, centered his philosophy on
tayo concept. Expound this philosophy in avoiding conflict but achieving peace and order
through education (5 pts).
Dr. Camilo Osias’ philosophy centered on what he called the “TAYO CONCEPT”
(we) as distinguished from the “AKO” (individual), “KITA”(dual) and “KAMI”(we exclusive).
He believes that education must secure for every Filipino the fullest measure of efficiency,
freedom, and happiness. The school system must contribute its share in achieving the goals of
education by inculcating in the hearts and minds of the young the values of preserving the
patrimony of the nation, promoting the general welfare of the Filipino people. The school has
an important role in the dynamic nationalism and internationalism in relation to democracy in
the education of the youth. Our education should instill the love of work, the spirit of tolerance,
the respect for law, the love for peace and the practice of thrift.
8. Nowadays, majority of young generations are too focused on online games and other
social media. What will you do as a teacher to focus on their studies as Jose Rizal said
that education is an indispensable tool for nation building and must, therefore, be given
top priority (5 pts).
Jose Rizal said that the youth is the hope of our nation. This is a task to ponder by this
young generations for them to become a better person, leader, and individual. Nowadays, they
are engaged in the world of technologies, social media and the like where they to forget to keep
going and focusing to the most important task they have to involve—education.
As a teacher in Saudi Arabia which is a conservative and anti-social country and
wherein gadgets and social media are often their alternative to fight idleness.
On my personal experience and a rule in my class, before the classes start, I collect and
keep their gadgets and will return after dismissal. With that, they focus on the lessons and even
they participates well during the class discussion. They tend to simulate and use their
capabilities to think, exert efforts on searching, and to develop sense of responsibility. I let
them think, speak, and act. With this simple act, I believe that they keep realizing the reality of
life and the importance of education.
Education during the Spanish regime was managed, controlled, and supervised by the
friars. Spanish education played a major role in that transformation. The main focus of
education during this time was mainly religious education. They established parochial school
linked with churches to teach reading, and writing along with catechism.
Japanese education is one influencer and pioneered the educational system of the
Philippines. During this regime, Japanese culture and language were offered as compulsory
courses in the schools wherein it was included in the Civil Service Exams; emphasized
vocational education, physical education and Japanese literature; school calendar became
longer; summer vacation for students; class size increased to 60; deleted anti-asian opinions;
and social studies. These promotes the realization of New Order and friendly relations between
Japan and the Philippines to the farthest extent; it foster a new Filipino culture based; inspire
people with the spirit to love neighbor.
11. John Dewey is known for its pragmatism philosophy. How would you explain to your
students that education is life using Dewey’s philosophy (5 pts).
“Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself.” – John Dewey
Education is life itself. It not merely talks about life nor does it just describe it but it is
life itself. The reason being is that when we learn various things, we educate ourselves and
thus, we learn how to use these things in our life. As the old saying goes, "Living without
learning is not living at all."
Education teaches us how to live. It prepares us for all the hardships that may come in
our lives. It is our facade and our shining armor to face life's greatest obstacles.
12. If you believe that the study of God’s creation is science, how would you refute Charles
Darwin’s theory of evolution? (5 pts)
Creation is not a work of science nor prove the Darwin’s theory of evolution because
as it written in the Holy Bible in the book of GENESIS 2:7” Then the LORD God formed man
of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a
living being.” Genesis chapters 1 to 2 generally talks about the creation of the world. Nothing
in this world shall be formed, prospered, created and flourished without the intervention of
God. God is the beginning and the end. The Alpha and Omega.
MARK 11:24
“WHATEVER YOU ASK FOR IN PRAYER, BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED IT, AND IT
WILL BE YOURS.”