Presentation on three major schools of philosophy- Idealism-naturalism-pragmatism- aims of education.- curriculum-discipline-

1. EPISTEMOLOGIES OF
THREE MAJOR SCHOOLS
OF PHILOSOPHY
IDEALISM, NATURALISM,
& PRAGMATISM

3.  Oldest school
of Philosophy
 More emphasis
on the spiritual
side of the life
 Idea is the
ultimate truth

4. One of the modern
schools of philosophy
Nature.ie. the matter
is the ultimate reality.
More emphasis on
physical pleasure

5. A recently established
American Philosophy
There is no fixed eternal
reality
Experience is the key
element
It gives more importance
to Practicability

6. Self realization
Transmission of spiritual &
cultural inheritance
Enrichment of
rational thinking
Promoting social
welfare rather than
individual interest

7. Self Actualization
Material Satisfaction
Individual Development
Natural Development

8. Creation of Practical
Mentality
Cultivation of Dynamic &
Adaptable Mind
Creating the Fittest for
the Survival
Creation of Professionals

9. Traditional Curriculum
Great importance to the
inherent spiritual values:
truth, beauty & goodness
Subjects: language,
literature, science,
mathematics, history &
geography; art& poetry;
religious studies, ethics
&metaphysics

10. Absence of verbal
lessons and books
Learner Centred
Curriculum
Prime Importance
to Science
Individualized
Curriculum

11. Utility based curriculum
Activity Oriented
Curriculum
Dynamic Curriculum
Professional Curriculum
Integrated Curriculum

12. The Centre of The
Classroom
The Advisor to the
Learners
The Role Model
The Controller
The Knowledge Provider

13. Learner is the
Centre
Teacher is the
Guide
Teacher is the
Facilitator

14. Equal Role for Teacher
And learner
Organizer of Activities
Manager of Activities
Facilitator
Professional Guide

15. Teacher Centred Methods
Imitation
Lecture
Question-Answer
Socratic Method

16. Direct Experience
Learning by Doing
Play Way method
Learner Centred Methods

17. Life oriented purposeful
activities
Learning by Doing or
through experience
Problem Solving Method
Project Method
Integration Method
Experimental Methods

18. Teacher Controlled
Discipline
Restricted freedom
Direct moral instruction
Static Values
Predetermined
Discipline

19. Complete Freedom
Natural freedom
Discipline through
Natural
Consequence
Learner Controlled
Discipline

20. Democratic Discipline
Social Discipline
Practical Discipline
Modern Discipline