Matrix: Education and Students
Philosophy Matrix
Use the Knight textbook to complete this matrix. See the syllabus for detailed instructions. The following list is to help you consider what should be written in each column.
Metaphysics = What is reality/truth? What is purpose and meaning in life?
Epistemology = Is it possible to know reality/truth? If so, how?
Axiology = What values should be developed in education?
Learner’s Nature = What is the role of the learner? What is the human condition? Good? Bad? Neutral? What learner factors should be considered in education?
Teacher’s Role = What is the most effective approach the teacher should take?
Curricular Focus = What content is most important?
Methodology = What pedagogical strategies are most effective?
Criticisms = What do opponents of this philosophy/theory say about it?
(The names beside each philosophy are just for reference to help you connect the philosophy with specific philosophers.)
Traditional Philosophies
IDEALISM (Plato)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
Truth lies in a realm of ideas that is beyond the world of the senses
Knowing truth requires it to fit into a harmonious nature of the universe.
Values that express goodness and beauty with a life lived in harmony with the universe. Absolute Self-macrocosm and individual human self is microcosmic.
Most important aspect of learners is intellect. Idealists concentrate on the mental development of the learner.
The teacher’s role is to pass on knowledge of reality and to be examples of the ethical ideal.
The curriculum must be formed around those subjects that bring students into contact with ideas
Classrooms are an open extension on a library, because it’s a place where books and ideas form the center of attention. Methodology is lecturing, verbal transfer between teacher and student, reading and discussion.
Seems as ivory tower experience. School is a sustainer
Use the Knight textbook to complete this matrix. See the syllabus for detailed instructions. The following list is to help you consider what should be written in each column.
Metaphysics = What is reality/truth? What is purpose and meaning in life?
Epistemology = Is it possible to know reality/truth? If so, how?
Axiology = What values should be developed in education?
Learner’s Nature = What is the role of the learner? What is the human condition? Good? Bad? Neutral? What learner factors should be considered in education?
Teacher’s Role = What is the most effective approach the teacher should take?
Curricular Focus = What content is most important?
Methodology = What pedagogical strategies are most effective?
Criticisms = What do opponents of this philosophy/theory say about it?
(The names beside each philosophy are just for reference to help you connect the philosophy with specific philosophers.)
Traditional Philosophies
IDEALISM (Plato)
Metaphysics
Epistemology
Axiology
Learner’s Nature
Teacher’s Role
Curricular Focus
Methodology
Criticisms
Truth lies in a realm of ideas that is beyond the world of the senses
Knowing truth requires it to fit into a harmonious nature of the universe.
Values that express goodness and beauty with a life lived in harmony with the universe. Absolute Self-macrocosm and individual human self is microcosmic.
Most important aspect of learners is intellect. Idealists concentrate on the mental development of the learner.
The teacher’s role is to pass on knowledge of reality and to be examples of the ethical ideal.
The curriculum must be formed around those subjects that bring students into contact with ideas
Classrooms are an open extension on a library, because it’s a place where books and ideas form the center of attention. Methodology is lecturing, verbal transfer between teacher and student, reading and discussion.
Seems as ivory tower experience. School is a sustainer