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PP12 Philosophies of Education

PP12 Philosophies of Education. Corresponds to Elias & Merriam (1995) Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education Introduces Philosophy of AE Inventory by Lorraine M. Zinn. Philosophy of Education. Developed in 20 th Century – John Dewey No extended study of AE Phil of Ed (pre 1980)

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PP12 Philosophies of Education

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  1. PP12 Philosophies of Education Corresponds to Elias & Merriam (1995) Philosophical Foundations of Adult Education Introduces Philosophy of AE Inventory by Lorraine M. Zinn

  2. Philosophy of Education • Developed in 20th Century – John Dewey • No extended study of AE Phil of Ed (pre 1980) • “Theory without practice leads to empty idealism, and action without philosophical reflection leads to a mindless activism” (p. 4) • Philosophy is more reflective and systematic than common sense.

  3. Philosophy of Education • Begins with the right questions • How will we define adulthood and learner needs? • What do we think of educational institutions? • What is the relationship between adult education and social change? • Why do we educate/facilitate learning? • How do intercultural factors influence the way educators answer these questions?

  4. Philosophy of Education • What do you think of this statement by Elias and Merriam? • “The value of a study of educational philosophy, we believe, is more in the importance of the questions asked than in the certitude of the answers given” (pp. 8-9).

  5. Philosophy of Education • What do you think of this statement by Elias and Merriam? • “True professionals not only know what they are to do, but are also aware of the principles and reasons for so acting. Experience alone does not make a person a professional adult educator. The person must also…reflect deeply upon the experience he or she has had” (pp. 8-9).

  6. Philosophies of Education What is the primary purpose of education within this society during this period? • Provide basic life skills • Educate a cohesive workforce • Organize an industrial workforce • Improve social dialogue and refinement • Perform well in International Competition • Participate in Global Citizenship

  7. Philosophies of Education • Analytic / Liberal • Behaviorist • Progressive • Humanistic • Radical

  8. 1. Analytic / Liberal(Make society more rational and ethical) • Analytic: The purpose of education is to communicate knowledge, understanding, and insight through a deeper awareness (reason) and consciousness (moral values) in persons. • Liberal: The purpose of education is to develop the intellectual powers of the mind through the transmission of a body of organized knowledge providing enhanced learning in the broadest sense to produce virtuous people.

  9. 2. Behaviorist(Improve performance, increase competitive advantage) • To promote competence, skill, development, and behavioral change in order that learners can meet societal expectations and ensure the survival and advance of humanity.

  10. 3. Progressive(Maintain and Improve the quality of community life) • To stimulate learning through problem solving so that learners acquire practical skills and promote peaceful positive social change.

  11. 4. Humanistic(Maintain and Improve the quality of individual lives) • To enhance personal growth and development so that the learner reaches self-actualization.

  12. 5. Radical(Use education to make society more just and equitable) • To initiate fundamental changes to social, cultural, political and/or economic structures of a society through adult education.

  13. What do you think? • What is the primary purpose of education within US society during our current period in US history?

  14. Where do you fit? • Analytic / Liberal • Behaviorist • Progressive • Humanistic • Radical We will complete a philosophy of education analysis to begin the process… “The value of a study of educational philosophy, we believe, is more in the importance of the questions asked than in the certitude of the answers given” (pp. 8-9).

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