Educ221 Unit-1
Educ221 Unit-1
Educ221 Unit-1
PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
Process Question: When you hear the word Classical Philosophies, what comes in you?
-may be loosely defined as the set of beliefs, assumptions, and analyses of experience, together
with the intellectual edifice erected upon them, worked out by Ancient Greek philosophers,
especially Aristotle, and further developed by Medieval and post-Medieval thinkers, foremost
among them Albertus Magnus, Thomas Aquinas, and Francisco Suarez. The tradition has
continued to our own day, in the persons of Jacques Maritain and Etienne Gilson, among others.
Extending over a period of 2500 years, classical philosophy has undergone many changes; but
some basic underlying ideas and ways of viewing the world have remained remarkably constant.
It is these which are the subject of the present study.
In the course of developing his own philosophy, Xavier Zubiri (1898-1983) has thoroughly and
incisively analyzed much of classical philosophy. Zubiri ultimately parts company with Aristotle
and classical philosophy because he believes that despite its successes and insights, it suffers
from fundamental errors with respect to both point of departure and the answers given to certain
critical questions. In many cases, these errors have been set into high relief by developments in
modern science; in others, they have been made visible by the critique of philosophers not in the
classical tradition.
Idealism- Idealism is a philosophical approach that has as its central tenet that ideas are
the only true reality, the only thing worth knowing. In a search for truth, beauty, and
justice that is enduring and everlasting, the focus is on conscious reasoning in the mind.
Plato, father of Idealism,espoused this view about 400 years BC, in his famous book,
The Republic. Plato believed that there are two worlds. Mental World and World of
Appearance
-PLATO IS THE FATHER OF IDEALISM
Realism- Realism believe that reality exists independent of the human mind.The
ultimate reality is the world of physical objects. The focus is on the body/objects. Truth
is objective-what can be observed. Aristotle, a student of Plato who broke with his
mentor’s idealist philosophy, is called the father of both Realism and the scientific
method.
- ARISTOTLE IS THE FATHER OF REALISM
Existentialism- The nature of reality for Existentialists is subjective, and lies within the
individual. The physical world has no inherent meaning outside of human existence.
Individual choice and individual standards rather than external standards are central.
Existence comes before any definition of what we are. We define ourselves in
relationship to that existence by the choices we make. We should not accept anyone
else’s predetermined philosophical system; rather; we must take responsibility for
deciding who we are. the focus is on freedom, the development of authentic individuals,
as we make meaning of our lives.
Pragmatism- Pragmatism is a philosophical movement that includes those who claim
that an ideology or proposition is true if it works satisfactorily, that the meaning of a
proposition is to be found in the practical consequences of accepting it, and that
unpractical ideas are to be rejected. Pragmatism originated in the United States during
the latter quarter of the nineteenth century. Although it has significantly influenced non-
philosophers—notably in the fields of law, education, politics, sociology, psychology,
and literary criticism—this article deals with it only as a movement within philosophy.
HIGHLIGHTS
Activity
Pick a piece of folded paper and read the statement to identify if it is the following ;
A. Idealism
B. Realism
C. Existentialism
D. Pragmatism
MODERN PHILOSOPHY
Objectives:
Lesson Proper:
Modern Philosophy - Modern Philosophy is a philosophy developed in the modern era and
associated with modernity.
1. Perennialism: A modern educational philosophy that emphasizes the enduring principles and
values of Western civilization. Perennialists believe that the great works of literature, history,
philosophy, and science should form the core of the curriculum, and that education should be
focused on cultivating the intellectual and moral virtues of students.
3. Humanism: A modern philosophy that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings,
and the importance of human dignity, freedom, and rationality. Humanists believe that
individuals have the capacity to make meaningful choices and to create their own values and
goals.
ASSESMENT
ASSIGNMENT
POSTMODERN PHILOSOPHIES
Objectives:
Lesson Proper:
2.) RELATIVISM: A postmodern approach to truth and knowledge that emphasizes the idea
that all perspective are equally valid and that there is no objective truth. Relativists believe that
knowledge is always situated within a particular, cultural, social, or historical context, and that
different cultures and individuals may have different truths. An example of relativism can be
seen in the work of Richard Rorty, who argued that there are no objective standards for truth and
that we should focus on achieving social and political goals rather than seeking a universal truth.
Assessment
1. In your own idea, what is postmodern philosophy?
2. What are the importance of having this philosophies?
Assignment
1. Give the four (4) postmodern approaches.
2. Give the three (3) examples of interactionist theories.
F. SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE
Learning Objectives:
• Sociologists see education as one of the major institutions that constitutes society.
• While theories guide research and policy formulation in the sociology of education, they also
provide logical explanations for why things happen the way they do. Sociological Perspective on
Education.
There are three social science theories that provides models of examining society which in turn
provides the bases for educational changes.
Consensus and Conflict Theories
Structural Functionalism Theory
Interaction Theories
According to some sociologist; society has two faces; the face of consensus and the face of
conflict.
Further, they emphasized that sociological theory should be divided into two parts between the
consensus theory and the conflict theory.
CONSENSUS
CONFLICT
Consensus Theory
It is the people' shared norms and values that ensure the order, peace and stability in the
society. Any change that happens in a society is slow, gradual, and orderly.
The theory is concerned with the maintenance or continuation of social order in society in
relation to accepted norms, values, rules and regulations as widely accepted or held
collectively by the society.
Emphasizes on social order, stability and social regulation; or is concerned with the
preservation or continuity of social order in society relation to established norms, values,
rules and regulations as widely accepted collectively accepted by society or within a
given society.
Conflict Theory
Educational system reinforces and perpetuates social inequalities that arise from
differences in class, gender, race and ethnicity.
Educational System preserves the status quo and push people of lower status into
obedience. Education works as a means by which those on
power stay in power.
The fulfillment of one's Education closely link to social class.
Schools contribute to the unequal distribution of people into jobs in society.
The conflict model is concerned with the stresses and conflicts that emerge in society because of
competitions over scarce resources.
It focuses on the inequalities that are built into social structures rather than on those that emerge
because of personal characteristics.
Conflict
INTERACTIONISM THEORY
What is an example of interactionism?
An example of interactionism is examining the relationship between a teacher and a student. A
student acts in certain ways toward their teacher because of social expectations.
What is Interactionist theory in sociology?
Interactionist theory in sociology is one of four major theories in the field. It states that
individuals learn about society through interactions with other people, and that society as a
whole is created by a multitude of individual interactions.
Why is Interactionist theory important?
Interactionist theory is very important because it informs, and is informed in turn, by other
sociological ideas. For example, constructivism is influenced by interactionism. Interactionism is
also important because it examines how individuals change through their interactions and how
social norms are created.
INTRODUCTION
Interactionism is one of the four common perspectives on society in the field of sociology
which observes human societies, chiefly from the perspective of the interactions between
individuals in various relationships. It can also examine the interactions between and within
small groups. It is distinct from the theory of dualist interactionism, which is a philosophical
theory. The interactionist perspective on society states that societies are ultimately the product of
millions of daily social interactions between individuals.
HIGHLIGHTS
Max Weber was a prominent contributor to the interactionist theory of sociology, although his
contributions were not recognized much during his own lifetime.
LESSON PROPER:
The interactionist theory was first suggested by Jerome Bruner in 1983 who believed that,
although children do have an innate ability to learn language, they also require plenty of direct
contact and interaction with others to achieve full language fluency.
In other words, the theory of interaction suggests that children can't learn to speak just by
watching TV or listening to conversations. They have to fully engage with others and understand
the contexts in which language is used.
Caregivers tend to provide the linguistic support that helps a child learn to speak. They correct
mistakes, simplify their own speech and build the scaffolding that helps a child to develop
language. This support from caregivers can also be referred to as the 'Language Acquisition
Support System' (LASS).
The interactionist approach looks at both social and biological perspectives to explain how
children develop language. It moves away from Noam Chomsky's Nativist Theory which failed
to recognise the importance of the social environment in language acquisition.
ASSESSMENT
1. The acronym AGIL stands for?
2. Why does this four functions of structural functionalism is essential in any social system?
Assignment
Discuss the three examples of interactionist theories one by one. (5pts each)
Family
Education
Religion
Economic Institutions
Government
Family
The smallest social institutions with the unique function.
It is the basic unit of Philippine society and the educational system where the child begins
to learn his ABC.
The basic agent of socialization because it is here where the individual develops values,
behaviors, and ways of life through interaction with members of the family.
3 Types of Education
Functions of Education
1. Transmitting culture.
2. Preparation for occupational roles.
3. Evaluating and Selecting competent individuals.
4. Transmitting functional skills for functioning in society.
Religion
Religion is found in every known society. It gives individual believes an explanation for
life, a guide for ethical behavior, and an explanation for human problems that cannot be
answered by reason alone.
Variety
Monotheism
Polytheism
Ethical Religion
Totem Warship
church
Denomination
Sect
Cult
Functions of Religion
1. Providing solutions for unexplained natural, phenomena.
2. Supplying a means for controlling the natural world.
3. Religion tends to support the normative structure of the society.
4. Furnishing a psychological diversion from unwanted life situations.
5. Sustaining the exiting class structure.
6. Religion serves as an instrument of socialization.
7. Religion may both promote and retard social change.
8. Religion may both reduce and encourage conflict in groups.
Economic Institutions
Economic organization involves production, distribution, and consumption of goods and
services.
Functions of Economy
1. Provide methods for the production of goods and services.
2. Provide methods for the distribution of goods and services.
3. Enable societies members to consume goods and services which are produced.
Government
A government is an institution entrusted with making and enforcing the rules of a society
as well as with regulating relations with other societies.
Types of Government
Monarchy
Oligarchy
Dictatorship
Totalitarianism
Democracy
Functions of Government
1. The Institutionalization of norms (Laws).
2. The enforcement of laws.
3. The adjudication of conflict (Court).
4. Provide for the welfare of members of society.
5. Protection of Society from external threat.
Activity
Divide the class into five groups. Discuss in the group the following question.
Question: Explain the concept of a social institution and provide examples of major social
institutions in society. Discuss their significance in shaping individuals and fulfilling human
needs.
Assessment
Let us gauge your understanding through multiple choice. Choose the BEST answer.
1. What is a social institution?
a. A group of unrelated individuals
b. A gathering of friends
c. A group of social positions connected by social relations performing a social role
d. A political organization
2. Which of the following is NOT a major social institution?
a. Family
b. Education
c. Media
d. Government
3. What is the basic agent of socialization according to the lesson?
a. Government
b. Education
c. Family
d. Religion
4. Characteristics of the Filipino family include being:
a. Isolated and small
b. Nuclear and independent
c. Extended and big
d. Formal and distant
5. In the Filipino family, sponsors (ninong and ninang) are involved in:
a. Economic activities
b. Education decisions
c. Baptism and wedding ceremonies
d. Political discussions
Assignment
Differentiate the 3 types of education.
Assignment
1. Right a brief summary about the History of Philippine Education.