Philosophy Matrices Assignment Week 1

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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 Reality is rooted in the mental, spiritual, and idealistic connections of the universe. Our minds must be cultivated through education to achieve intelligence. The ultimate virtues that shape human character are goodness, truth, and beauty. Embrace the enriching experiences of education that include the arts, theatre, and literature. To present and facilitate enriching experiences of education and different points of view. Main purpose is to prepare students for the outside world or a life outside of the classroom. Engaging or interacting with students by probing them with questions that lead to a deeper understanding Leaves out a focus on technology which does not prepare students for a modern technology driven world. REALISM (Aristotle) Metaphysics Epistemology Axiology Learner’s Nature Teacher’s Role Curricular Focus Methodology Criticisms Reality is objective and independent from the human mind. Our understanding of the world comes from interactions and experiences with other objects around us. Our knowledge gained by physical and natural experiences help us to make future decisions about our lives. To be eager to learn and show a commitment to acquiring new knowledge. To support students in absorbing knowledge that is being passed on from educator to student. Main purpose is to have a curriculum based around different subjects and activities that cater to the development of the learner. Engaging with students by having discussions after lectures and providing opportunities for experimentati on. Leaves out room for any creativity or abstract thoughts. NEO-SCHOLASTICISM (Thomas Aquinas) Metaphysics Epistemology Axiology Learner’s Teacher’s Curricular Methodology Criticisms Page 1 of 4

EDLC 504 Nature Role Focus God is the center of all purpose and reality and all things are possible through Him. To acquire knowledge of God and knowledge of the world or the flesh. Knowledge is obtained by studying human reasons across many different academic subjects. To actively participate in discussions and apply any knowledge you have learned of God and the world. To pass on knowledge about different academic subjects to students. Main purpose is to focus on the hierarchy of knowledge and human nature in all aspects. Uses visual aids to help students process knowledge. Leaves out a focus on technological advances and is considered outdated due to not preparing students for the modern technology driven world. Modern Philosophies PRAGMATISM (William James, John Dewey) Metaphysics Epistemology Axiology Learner’s Nature Teacher’s Role Curricular Focus Methodology Criticisms Belief that thoughts and actions are intertwined and that thoughts are only complete when they have been applied in experiences. To use experiences to solve problems and treat thoughts and experiences as entities that must intertwine. Experiments are detrimental in solving problems and should be used in education to give students tools to work through their own problem solving skills. Learning from experiences and in doing so becoming better problem solvers. Reflecting on thoughts and ideas are detrimental in one’s learning experience. To facilitate and be supportive guides to learns while also maintain patience and directness with them. Main purpose is to focus on alter the way society thinks by resolving conflictions and promoting an emphasis on student engagement. Use experiments and social learning with learners and allow them to have a say in class activities. Focuses too much on practical learning and causes a disorderly independence in the schools and makes learners hard to manage. EXISTENTIALISM (Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Sartre, Heidegger, etc.) Metaphysics Epistemology Axiology Learner’s Nature Teacher’s Role Curricular Focus Methodology Criticisms Page 2 of 4

EDLC 504 Belief that people have freedom to make choices but there are no standards to guide these choices. The belief that engaging with actual decisions people are making in life is more important than an abstract speculation. Knowledge and learning are about absorbing information and then integrating the information into one’s personal perspective. If logic is the sole basis for understanding then it can lead to a lack of freedom in human experiences. Expresive and creative experiences are emphasized and should not be devalued by testing. Each individual has their own meaning in life and there is not one single correct perspective on reality to compare to. Learners are responsible for their own destiny’s and are determnined by motives of their own understanding . To lead leaders and remind them that they are in charge of their own destiny. Main Purpose is to focus on modifying and growing themselves as individuals. Giving students opportunities to make their own choices and reflect on themselves. A self management system encouraged. Focuses on self and lacks responsibility being placed on others because it is so individually focused. 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) 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 Page 3 of 4

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EDLC 504 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 Page 4 of 4

Philosophy Matrices Assignment Week 1

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