Philosophy & Education
What is philosophy?
The love of wisdom or the study of fundamental questions about life, knowledge, and reality.
This branch studies reality and existence.
Metaphysics
This philosophy believes that ideas are more important than physical objects.
Idealism
Who is known as the Father of Western Philosophy and developed the Method of questioning?
Socrates
Which educational framework places learners' interests, needs, and active participation at the center of instruction?
Learner-Centered Education
Why is philosophy important in education?
It guides educational goals, teaching methods, curriculum, and decision-making.
How do we know something is true?
Epistemology
Learning by doing best describes this philosophy.
Pragmatism
Who developed the concept of critical pedagogy and wrote Pedagogy of the Oppressed?
Paolo Freire
Which educational framework focuses on what learners are expected to know and be able to do after instruction?
Outcomes-Based Education (OBE)
Complete the statement:
"Philosophy determines the ________, while education puts them into practice."
Goals or ideals
Which branch deals with values, ethics, and beauty?
Axiology
This philosophy emphasizes personal freedom and individual choice.
Existentialism
Who believed that knowledge is gained through observation, experience, and logical reasoning?
Aristotle
Which educational framework ensures that all learners, regardless of ability, disability, or background, learn together in the same classroom?
Inclusive Education
Which comes first: Philosophy or Education? Explain briefly.
Philosophy comes first because it provides the foundation and direction for education.
Which branch focuses on correct reasoning?
Logic
This philosophy focuses on teaching essential knowledge and basic skills.
Essentialism
Who believed that education should follow the natural development of the child and that children learn best through experience?
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Which educational framework encourages learners to critically reflect and change their perspectives through meaningful experiences?
Transformative Learning
Give one example of how philosophy influences classroom teaching.
A teacher who believes students learn through experience uses hands-on activities.
A teacher discusses whether humans are naturally good or bad.
Which branch of philosophy is involved?
Metaphysics
Which philosophy believes education should help reform society?
Reconstructionism
Who is the American philosopher who promoted "learning by doing" and is considered the father of progressive education?
John Dewey
Which educational framework emphasizes the 4Cs—critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity?
21st Century Skills Framework