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A 3 page paper that presents a personal philosophy of education by discussing the major precepts of pragmatism, existentialism and naturalism and how each does or does not agree with the writer's own philosophy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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purpose of education is to teach students to think critically and to organize their ideas Gutek, 2004). One of the primary goals of education is social intelligence and this can
be learned through experience (Gutek, 2004). Lectures are in direct conflict with this goal, thus hands-on, experiential teaching and learning would be the best method (Ediger, 1996).. Dewey believed in
students working together to solve problems. He would support an integrated curriculum wherein different subject areas were taught in conjunction with the problems being solved (Gutek, 2004). Learning occurs as
people encounter, define and solve problems (Gutek, 2004). Cooperative and collaborative instructional approaches are the key to this philosophy (Gutek, 2004). Since I believe cooperative learning is an approach that
helps students develop complex thinking skills and problem solving skills, my philosophy would be very similar to Deweys. Dewey also noted the world and environment are ever-changing, which means that
humans will constantly encounter new situations, new problems that must be solved (Gutek, 2004). Again, it is thinking and problem solving skills that allow humans to define and resolve the
problem. However, I do not believe that every lesson should be a problem solving session. Lectures do have their place, just as individual study has its place. I think there
needs to be a balance in the curriculum, although, I do agree with Deweys integration of curriculum, and in instructional processes. Kierkegaards thoughts were the catalyst for the existentialist movement.
His thoughts were based on Kants notion that the only thing anyone can know is experience. Heidegger agreed with Kierkegaard that man is a tragic figure who experiences angst, a
German word meaning profound anxiety, anguish and dread (Gutek, 2004). He also agreed that meaning can only be applied to what the person already has within their experience. Anther precept
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