1. The document discusses different types of knowledge including empirical, rational, genetic, general, scientific, artistic, and perceptual knowledge.
2. It also discusses levels of knowledge such as superficial vs contextual knowledge.
3. Benefits of knowledge management are described as improved organizational agility, better decision making, quicker problem solving, and increased innovation.
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COURSE: 8 – KNOWLEDGE AND CURRICULUM - Unit 1: Epistemological bases of education
1. COURSE-8 :KNOWLEDGE AND CURRICULUM
EPISTEMOLOGICAL BASES OF EDUCATION
Presented by,
Dr.C.Shanmuga Priya,
Assistant Professor,
Peniel Rural College of Education,
Vemparali
2. Synopsis
• Meaning of Knowledge,
• Definitions of Knowledge,
• Types of Knowledge,
• Levels of Knowledge,
• Uses of Knowledge
• Summary
3. Introduction
Epistemology focuses on our knowledge of reality.
Epistemology analyses about the validity of sources of
knowledge. The epistemologist tries to answer questions like
‘what is the difference between knowing and believing?
What can we know beyond the information provided by our sense
organs? What is the guarantee that what we know is true? Thus
the major concerns of epistemology are knowledge and truth.
4. what is meant by knowledge?
facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education;
the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. "a thirst for
knowledge"
Why knowledge is important in education?
Education gives us a knowledge of the world around us and changes it
into something better. It develops in us a perspective of looking at life.
It helps us build opinions and have points of view on things in life.
5. What is Epistemology?
The word Epistemology is derived from the ancient Greek episteme
meaning "scientific knowledge" and logos meaning "speech" or
"word", in this context denoting "codified knowledge".
J.F. Ferrier coined epistemology on the model of 'ontology', to
designate that branch of philosophy which aims to discover the
meaning of knowledge, and called it the 'true beginning' of
philosophy.
7. 1. Empirical Knowledge. (அனுபவ அறிவு)
Empirical knowledge is known as gained through observation and
experimentation. This type of knowledge is based on the senses and the
environment. These are based on science.
For example, In academic studies, both the ancient teaching method and
the modern teaching method. The research study concludes that modern
teaching methods are effective for greater achievement.
2. Rational knowledge.(பகுத்தறிவு)
Rational knowledge is gained through reason or arrived at by the
logical argument. Rational knowledge is often used to create new rules
and solve problems.
For example, it is not good to cross the cat when going to function.
8. 3. Genetic knowledge.(மரபுசார் அறிவு)
Genetic knowledge is something created by imagination. This
type of knowledge is based on culture and society. These cannot
be calculated and tested on an experimental and statistical
basis.
Genetic knowledge, also known as genetic literacy, refers to an
individual's ability to understand and appreciate the basic
principles of genetics for informed decision-making.
9. 4. General knowledge.(ப ொது அறிவு)
General knowledge is information that has been accumulated over time
through various mediums. It excludes specialized learning that can only be
obtained with extensive training and information confined to a single medium.
General knowledge is an essential component of crystallized intelligence.
பபாது அறிவு என்பது பல்வவறு ஊைகங்கள் மூைம் காைப்வபாக்கில் குவிந்து கிைக்கும் தகவல்.
விரிவான பயிற்சி மற்றும் ஒரு ஊைகத்துைன் மட்டுப்படுத்தப்பட்ை தகவல்களுைன் மட்டுவம
பபறக்கூடிய சிறப்பு கற்றடை இது விைக்குகிறது. பபாது அறிவு என்பது படிகப்படுத்தப்பட்ை
நுண்ணறிவின் ஒரு முக்கிய அங்கமாகும்.
Basic knowledge means a fundamental acquaintance with facts, truths, or
principles.
10. 6. Scientific knowledge (அறிவியல்சார் அறிவு)
Scientific knowledge accumulated by systematic study and organized by
general principles; "mathematics is the basis for much scientific knowledge"
knowledge base, knowledge domain, domain - the content of a particular field of
knowledge. Scientific knowledge is the study of science-related mathematics,
physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology.
For example, Ramanujam scored 100 marks only in mathematics.
7. Artistic knowledge(கடைசார் அறிவு)
Artistic ability includes skills and talent to create fine works of art: painting, drawing,
sculpting, musical composition, etc. Creativity ability is the skill and talent to use our
imagination to create and solve. But, you don't have to be an artist to be creative.
11. 10. Perceptual knowledge(உணர்தல் அறிவு)
Perceptual knowledge consists in the knowledge of the perceptible features
of the world around us, and it is that which is grounded in our perceptual
experience. Seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, or tasting that something is so,
are. all forms of sense-perceptual knowledge. An example of perception is
knowing when to try a different technique with a student to increase their
learning.
11. Knowledge gained through storytelling(கடத மூைம் பபறப்படும் அறிவு)
Sharing of knowledge and experiences through narrative and anecdotes in order to
communicate lessons, complex ideas, concepts and connections.
For example, Stories teach us to love, to forgive others, to be just, and to strive for better than we
have.
12. Levels of Knowledge (அறிவின் நிடைகள்)
Levels of knowledge are divided according to whether knowledge is
used or not. Humans in the world can, therefore, be classified into the
following two categories.
1.Superficial knowledge. (வமவைாட்ைமான அறிவு)
It is superficial knowledge to memorize without understanding the
course ideas.
2. Contextual knowledge.(சூழ்நிடை அறிவு)
Contextual knowledge is the study of understanding a subject.
Contextual knowledge is the study of understanding a subject.
13. What are the benefits of knowledge?
Some of the common benefits of knowledge management include:
•improved organizational agility.
•better and faster decision making.
•quicker problem-solving.
•increased rate of innovation.
•supported employee growth and development.
•sharing of specialist expertise.
•better communication.
•improved business processes.
14. How do you develop knowledge and skills?
Develop your skills
Get training. Attend a workshop, take a course, read an article or book, observe someone who
excels at the skill. Practice. Consider ways you can deliberately.
Get feedback. Assess your progress, identifying areas where you have improved and areas for
continued growth.
How do we use knowledge?
To understand this problem, consider our relationship with knowledge over
the centuries. We are becoming a knowledge economy. The knowledge left
him calmer than when he arrived. He was noted for his great knowledge,
most of which he had obtained from books.
