Philippine Normal University
COURSE GUIDE IN PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION
Course no: ED 501
Course Description: This course is an intensive survey of the different philosophies, movements, theories and principles of Education. It shall trace the influence of philosophy to the teaching-learning process and shall identify the effects of different philosophies in the Philippine Educational System and its practices.
Course Objectives: At the end of the course the students are expected to:
a. identify relevant philosophical principles in teaching learning situations
b. form a critical and analytical attitude towards various educational philosophies
c. comprehend the implications of different philosophical thoughts in educational practices
d. Manifest knowledge of the nature of philosophy and its processes as applied to Philippine education
Course Content:
- INTRODUCTION
The Nature of Philosophy
The Nature of Education
The Role of Philosophy in Education
The Philosophy of PNU
- MAJOR WESTERN PHILOSOPHIES
Idealism
Realism
Pragmatism/Experimentalism
- CONTEMPORARY WESTERN PHILOSOPHIES
Perennialism
Essentialism
Progressivism
Existentialism
Social Traditionalism
Social Reconstructionism/Experimentalism
- EASTERN PHILOSOPHIES
Hinduism
Chinese Philosophies
Confucianism
Buddhism
Taoism
Japanese Philosophy
Muslim Philosophy/ Islam
Christian Philosophy
- SYNTHESES: TOWARD AN EMERGING FILIPINO
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Course Requirements: 2 major exams
Written reports on an assigned topic
Grading system: 25% major exams & posted online tests
25% reports
25% posted comments/ insights
25% class participation in class discussion