Philosophical Foundations of Education – Key Points:
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Defines the Purpose of Education: Helps determine the aims, values, and meaning of education in society, shaping what should be taught and why.
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Major Philosophies Involved: Includes Idealism (focus on moral/spiritual values), Realism (scientific and objective learning), Pragmatism (learning by doing), and Existentialism (individual freedom and choice).
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Influences Teaching & Curriculum: Determines the teacher’s role, student-teacher relationship, methods of teaching, and the structure of the curriculum.
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Encourages Critical Thinking: Helps educators and learners question, analyze, and reflect on knowledge, ethics, and human development.
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Handwritten Notes Features: Organized with headings, underlined key terms, quotes in margins, neat bullets, and visual aids like tables or flowcharts for comparison.
