Philosophy Matrices Spalding Wk1
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EDLC 504
P
HILOSOPHY
M
ATRICES
T
EMPLATE
(The names beside each philosophy are just for reference to help you connect the philosophy with specific philosophers.)
Traditional Philosophies
IDEALISM (Plato)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
The form of good contains all truth, goodness, and
value. The spiritual nature of reality is more
important than
the physical.
Students already posses
innate ideas, they can be brought forth by introspection.
That good is universal, is not affected by the material. Immature but in the process of developing an understanding
based on the teachers involvement. Fulfil the concept of the
ideal member of society to pass along knowledge, the perfect mentor.
What is true and good is universal, therefore a more general abstract approach is justified. Focus is placed on structuring education to build upon the
previous level of instruction.
Asking probing questions that force the student to understand what motivates them and to question previously held beliefs.
Not focused enough to keep up with the pace of the
modern world,
to altruistic. REALISM (Aristotle)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
The physical world exists outside of our minds. For matter to become something it Dualistic universe based on contingent conditions. Make choices based on knowledge of reality. Knowledge enables rational Start by acting
on emotions, unable to use reason because they lack knowledge.
Is a subject expert, develops structure based on their experience to pass on Focuses on the current developmental
state of the student, aims The teacher implants their knowledge on the student. Can be to rigorous, doesn’t allow for freedom of
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has to be organized.
decision making. information. NEO-SCHOLASTICISM (Thomas Aquinas)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
Both the physical and spiritual world
are knowable. Truth lies in faith and reason, a synthesis of the teachings of Aristotle and Christian doctrine.
Decisions based on rational thinking obtained through knowledge. Demonstrates ability to absorb information. Only part of the process, family also plays a part.
Based on preserving or restoring theological values, or “supernatural”
values. “Spirit-in-the-
world” provides basis
of hierarchical
structure of education.
Verbal instruction, carefully selected vocabulary.
Doesn’t allow for change, unable to keep
up with the ever-changing
world. Modern Philosophies
PRAGMATISM (William James, John Dewey)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
EXISTENTIALISM (Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Sartre, Heidegger, etc.)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
Contemporary Educational Theories for Transmission
PERENNIALISM (Adler, Hutchins, William Bennett, Allan Bloom, etc.)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
ESSENTIALISM (E.D. Hirsch)
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Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
BEHAVIORISM (Skinner)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
Contemporary Educational Theories for Transformation
RECONSTRUCTIONISM (Counts)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
CRITICAL PEDAGOGY (Friere, Giroux, Noddings, Gloria Watkins [bell hooks], Peter McLaren, etc.)
This section might be a bit more challenging than the ones above. You are encouraged to supplement the textbook information with internet searches on the topic.
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
CONSTRUCTIVISM (Piaget, Vygotsky, Constance Kamii, etc.)
This section might be a bit more challenging than the ones above. You are encouraged to supplement the textbook information with internet searches on the topic.
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
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