Foundation of Education chapter 3 Solved Short Questions

 Foundation of Education chapter 3 Solved Short Questions

1. What are the main characteristics of educational philosophy?

i. It is interdisciplinary, which is inclined towards finding philosophical solution to problems of education.

ii.This is a logical discipline and not empirical science. In logic's also, it is a subjective discipline and not objective.
iii. Philosophy of education is the product of thought of two disciplines-philosophy and pedagogic.

2. What are the main functions of educational philosophy?

i.To interpret developed syllabus of education based on various philosophical perspectives and to help society and nation informing its syllabus of education.
ii. To interpret developed methods of education based on various philosophical perspectives and to help society and nation in the selection of appropriate methods of education.
iii.To interpret the nature of teachers and students in the area of education based on various philosophical perspectives and to make them aware of their duties.
iv. To present solutions for other problems of education based on various philosophical perspectives and to help concerned people in selecting an appropriate
solution,

3. What is meant by Perennialism?

Perennialists believe that the focus of education should be the ideas that have lasted over centuries. They believe the ideas are as relevant and meaningful today as when they, were written. They recommend that students learn from reading and analysing the works by history's finest thinkers and writers. They believe that when students study these works and ideas, they will appreciate learning.

4. What is meant by Progressivism?

Progressivists believe that individuality, progress, and change are fundamental to one's education: Believing that people learn best from what they consider most relevant to their lives.

 

5. What is meant by Essentialism?

Essentialism tries to instill all students with the most essential or basic academic knowledge and skills and character development. Essentialists believe that teachers should try to embed traditional moral values and virtues such as respect for authority, perseverance, and loyalty to duty, consideration for Owners, and practicality and intellectual knowledge that students need to become model citizens.

6. What is meant by Reconstructionism?

Constructivism is a philosophical theory holding that society should continually reform themselves to establish more perfect governments or social networks. It 1s a philosophical movement within the field of education, sometimes termed social reconstructionism. Social reconstructionism is a philosophy that emphasizes the addressing of social questions and a quest to create a better society and worldwide
democracy. On the other hand, reconstructionist believes that students must learn through practical experience how to direct change and control it.