BED1013/EED20103 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

BED1013/EED20103 PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

by Miss Claire

Definition

Derived from the Greek word “Pragma”, which means “action” and from which we get practice and practical.

• According to Concise Oxford Dictionary , the term ‘pragmatic’ means dealing with matters according to their practical significance or importance.

Multiple Choice

Define 'pragma and pragmatic'

• Action- get practice and practical

• Behaviour- learning theory

• Realism- environment

• Buddhism- belief

Pragmatism

They study the past but they are generally more interested in issues and in discovering solutions to problems in present-day terms.

They are action-oriented, experientially grounded, and will generally pose questions such as:

“ What will work to achieve my desired ends?” (a) problem (b) speculative thought (c) action (d) results then Question: “Do the results achieved solve the problem?” Then solution is valid.

Educational Implications

Organized instructions around problem-solving methods according to the scientific method.