Educational Philosophies

Pragmatism 3. Education is Child-centered

Prepared by Hiawatha A. Reyes - Recognizes the importance of

PRAGMATISM
- Universe is dynamic and evolving. Purpose
of thought is action. Truth is relative.
individual differences, permitting each
student to progress at his own speed.
- Child is viewed as an important
thing in the school.

4.Problem-solving is necessary in the world

Focus: EXPERIENCE
FOUNDERS
Charles Sanders Peirce (1839-1914)
-Also Known as the “father of pragmatism”
-Coined the word “Pragmatism”, “Pragmatikos”
or “Praktikos” meaning “Practical”
-Believed that thought must produce action.
Rather than linger in the mind and lead to
indecisiveness.
John Dewey (1859-1952)
-Father of modern Experiential Education
-Students need to learn practical, pragmatic
daily-life skills in order to build a better society.
of change
- Emphasizes the importance having
knowledge to solve problems that may arise
in an ever-changing world.
- Students are taught how to define
problems, collect data, formulate and test
hypothesis and arrive at conclusions that
will enable them to find the solution to
those problem.
REFERENCES:
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their experience.
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Pragmatism as Applied in Education
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Key Concepts:
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1. Individual learns through education-pragmatism
experience
- The keys to all the learning and the
application of intelligence to new
experiences make the educational
process effective.

2. Education is for social efficiency

- Teaches the students’ knowledge
and skills that will enable them to take their
place in the society.
- Gives the students the opportunity
to participate in the community affairs
which will prove beneficial when they
become functional members in the society.